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We're Moving to the South
Check out our house remodel we've been working on for the last few months to get ready to sell. We are now under contract for a new home in the south. And I talk about what to look forward to on this channel! We are going to vlog our journey, our new home, and create videos of getting our new homestead started in the spring!

Why You Should Freeze Dry Your Own Food - A Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Review. Find out why you would want to freeze dry your own food for emergencies or everyday use. I tell you all about why we bought our Harvest Right, why we love it, and show you how to do a batch of food. If you have been considering buying a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer this video is for you!

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Wanna check out a great channel for all things steak-grilling? Check out my uncle's channel! Go over and give him some love! @MeattheParr's

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Easiest Way to Preserve Your Harvest: Harvest Right Freeze Dryer
Check out this quick video showing how I preserve my harvest using my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. It's a great alternative to canning, dehydrating, or freezing. Keep your garden harvest for up to 25 years when stored in mylar bags.

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Make Your Own Freeze Dried Meals | DIY Mountain House Style Meals

Can you make your own Mountain House style meals in your Harvest Right? Watch as I take left-overs and some amazing recipes to make my own version of Mountain House's most popular freeze-dried meals in my Harvest Right. Does freeze-dried lasagna taste good? Watch the video and find out!
In the video, I make and freeze-dry: Beef barley stew, a chicken fajita rice bowl, chili mac, & lasagna!

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Check out this simple DIY on how you can make tasty beef jerky with your dehydrator. It's super easy and quick to make your own beef jerky at home. We actually saved money and didn't have to worry about nitrates or nitrites. It only took 4 1/2 hours and we had yummy beef jerky for snacky time!

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Product featured: They no longer have my dehydrator so I linked to an equivalent model.

Nesco dehydrator: https://amzn.to/2GIhs83

Let's chat about what's in store for the blog, my goals for the New Year, and the tea about me! Check out my latest video and learn about what I've been holding back.

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Simply Earth's December recipe box is just in time for getting your handmade gifts ready for Christmas! They even give you gift tags for your creations! Check out what's in the box and follow along as I DIY some amazing Mandarin Coffee Sugar Scrub. Get everything you need to make some all-natural gifts for everyone on your list.

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I used Simply Earth's amazing shower steamer recipe to create my own amazing smelling shower steamers! These essential oils helped me create an all-natural shower tab that helped relieve my sinus congestion.

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Blog post on DIY shower steamers:https://making-it-home.net/diy-shower-steamers-essential-oils-aromatherapy/

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Are you looking for a multi-surface cleaner that is just as strong as bleach but want it to be safe enough to use around kids and pets? Check out my favorite all-natural cleaning alternative that I used to replace bleach.

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Learn how to make this easy and healthy snack in your dehydrator. Simple fruit roll-ups for after school snacks or lunch box treats. Let me show you how to make these in a snap!

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Check out the new Simply Earth Recipe Box for September. Let's make some amazing all-natural melt and pour soap! Four great full-size oils and recipes to help you make natural beauty and home products.

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Learn how to make a healthier version of this southern classic comfort food. Follow along as I make fried green tomatoes in the air fryer. You won't believe how crunchy and tasty these turned out! Recipe below!

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The air fryer I use: https://amzn.to/2ZkKu4i
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Recipe:

1/2C Flour
1C Panko Crumbs
1C Corn Meal
1/2C Buttermilk
2 Eggs
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2tsp. Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Chipotle Seasoning
Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
Set air fryer to 400F
Bake 5 min on one side, flip and bake another 5min

Learn everything you need to know about how to store bulk food for long term food storage. We demonstrate how to properly use mylar bags and food-grade buckets to store your bulk food safely. Get your food preps off to a great start for SHTF.

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Blog post for food storage info: https://making-it-home.net/emergency-preparedness-start-food-preps/

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It's spa day here at Making It Home. The latest recipe box from Simply Earth has everything you need to give yourself a natural home facial. We're doing step three from the box, a renewing face mask. Check out my thoughts on this months recipe box!!

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Get a $40 gift card to use on your second order when you use my code and link to sign up for Simply Earth's monthly subscription box. (affiliate link: We receive a small commission when you use this link at no extra cost to you).

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Learn how to make your own farmhouse style crochet dishcloth. Grab your free pattern in the link below, get your materials, and make your own cotton dishcloth. A relaxing DIY project. These make great gifts for Christmas!

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Pattern: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ga4qUNGz_3uCw7IhcuTLFwaxr2lYODgi

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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Aaron and I go over how to get started preparing for emergencies. We taste test some of the top emergency food storage companies. Learn about how you can be prepared easily and even on a budget. Be ready for the next earthquake, flood, hurricane, wildfire, or any other emergency that happens. Everyone should consider emergency preparedness another form of insurance.

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Post on how to get started with food preps: https://making-it-home.net/emergency-preparedness-start-food-preps/

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Looking for an easier way to grow your essential oil library without joining an MLM? Simply Earth is the way to go! Know you're getting quality oils from a company with certified aromatherapists at the helm to help you! And get them at a great price!

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What do you do when you forget to take out something for dinner? How the heck can you cook a frozen pot roast in about an hour? Instant Pot!! This amazing appliance has saved my butt more times than I can count. When our lives are so busy we can barely remember what day it is, it's nice to know we have a backup if we forget to plan something for dinner. Check out how I make an amazing dinner in a hurry!

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Come along with me as I take a trip to Whole Foods for our bi-monthly shopping. Learn how to save money at Whole Foods with your Amazon Prime account, tips to save money on organic food, and how to get the most out of your grocery budget.

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Post on how to create a family food strategy for eating healthy on a budget: https://making-it-home.net/family-food-strategy/

Are you tired of all the extra ingredients in store bought mayo? It's actually really easy to make your own healthy mayonnaise. It doesn't take much time to mix up a jar of mayo at home. And this recipe is Whole 30 approved!

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Blog post with recipe: https://making-it-home.net/how-to-make-mayonnaise

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Hang out with me as I clean out our pantry and get rid of commercially processed foods. We are trying to go more organic and also get rid of the added sugar in our diet. Get tips on how you can eat healthier!

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Strategies for Healthy Eating post: www.making-it-home.com/strategies-for-healthy-eating

Melissa K. Norris how to make vinegar video: https://youtu.be/8-zXyCx_Cds

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Are you looking for a way to build up your essential oil stock with 100% pure essential oils but don't want to pay to much? Check out my review of Simply Earth in this essential oil unboxing of the June Recipe box! Great quality 100% pure essential oils that are lower cost because they cut out the middle man! I absolutely love my Simply Earth Oils! Check out the links below to enter the June Recipe box giveaway and get a coupon code to use for your own subscription if you miss the giveaway. Our Blog: www.making-it-home.com *We are an affiliate for Simply Earth and that means that we earn a small commission on any purchase you make at no extra cost to you. Giveaway (US and Canadian residents only): https://kingsumo.com/g/zgp6r1/simply-... Our Simply Earth Affiliate link and coupon code to get $40 off your second box or order! : https://simplyearth.com/?rfsn=2305846... Use code: MIHFREE to get a $40 gift card to use on your second box or next order!

Every spring Aaron and I have a tradition where we take a trip to our favorite local nursery and our favorite ice cream stand (Chris Pratt has been spotted there!). This is something special we do that adds a little creativity to our normal date night. Read our blog post below about how to rekindle the romance with your spouse with our favorite date tips.

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Favorite Date Idea ~ Our Yearly Tradition: https://making-it-home.net/favorite-date-idea-yearly-tradition/

Looking into adding more organic food to your diet? Trying to decide what will work better for your family and budget? We discuss the differences between a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box or an organic produce delivery service.

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Blog post "Organic Produce Delivery VS CSA ~ Which is Better? : https://making-it-home.net/organic-produce-delivery-vs-csa-which-is-better/

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My friend Alisa takes us on a tour of her small city Back to Eden plot. We learn about how easy it is to grow tons of food and even have a mini orchard on less than a 1/4 acre.

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Alisa's Blog: https://alisakester.com/

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Created 5 years, 8 months ago.

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Category DIY & Gardening

Here at Making It Home, we want to help you build a foundation of living a more traditional life and nurturing your home to create a retreat away from the world. To do that we cover topics ranging from homemaking, homesteading, healthy foods, gardening, time management, meal planning, etc... Every project, story, DIY, or referral to a business or product will be added in an effort to help you, our viewer, live a less complicated life and focus on the things that really matter. We want to provide a place where you can come and get inspiration, solve a problem, or just get a moment of peace from the chaotic world around you. We always try to create content that will help you nurture a simpler, happier, healthier home life.