Nourish Your Home, One Faithful Skill at a Time
Learn trusted from-scratch methods for canning, cooking wild game, and simple homemaking. Rooted in years of homestead experience, tested in a modern kitchen, and shared to help you steward your home with confidence.
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Hey, I'm Elle!
I’m a wife, mom, and creator who’s been cooking, canning, and crafting from scratch for more than a decade. What began as a tiny backyard homestead has grown into a space where faith and everyday work meet.
I believe the work of our hands can feed our families in both body and soul. Here you’ll find tested recipes, practical homemaking skills, and reflections on living a quiet, faithful life... right where you are.
Over 15 years of preserving experience
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A gathering place for the handmade, the faithful, and the from-scratch life.
Here you’ll find simple, beautiful pieces for your home and kitchen:
- 🧵 Handmade Goods - dresses, aprons, tea towels, and faith-filled wall art.
- 📝 Practical Printables - canning labels, pantry charts, seasonal planners, and kitchen guides.
- 📖 Books & Devotionals - from canning eBooks to Bible studies and reflections for quiet moments with God.
Everything here is crafted with the same heart that shapes my kitchen... a desire to honor God, simplify the everyday, and help you live with more peace, provision, and purpose.
🫙 New to canning? Start small. You don’t need 100 jars or fancy gear... just the right steps and one good recipe.
One Jar at a Time is my free starter guide packed with beginner canning tips, simple recipes, and the exact tools you’ll use again and again.
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