From the Roots Up Homestead

It's cold and flu season and we are getting ready to boost our immune systems with Fire Cider. This is great to take daily to prevent illness or at that first tickle of a cold. Join Kristy and brew up your own immune-boosting tonic! Fire Cider Recipe: https://theherbalacademy.com/homemade-fire-cider/ Tumeric: https://amzn.to/3HRAGs9 Horseradish: https://amzn.to/3YeNyhC Weck 2.5 Liter Tulip Jar: https://amzn.to/3Y5NSPS Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wWwPcMrek0/ Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871

Today is an exciting day! It is officially the start of the 2023 garden season for us!!! Join Kristy as she walks you through everything you need to know about choosing and planting onions. Videos Mentioned: -How to Grow Onion Sets: https://youtu.be/W8_EV8LhEu8 -Indoor Seed Starting Setup: https://youtu.be/mJl48ePJk8E -DIY Seed Starting Mix: https://youtu.be/vZF-JFywmto SeedTime Software: https://seedtime.us/jkmel4ukl4tonac09iap-5fs?ref=kristy-11 72 Cell Seed Starting Tray: https://amzn.to/3DaSlrY Humidity Domes: https://amzn.to/3kqcML1 Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871

It's the last day in our #homemadechristmas challenge and today Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla are making homemade bubble bars! Do you love Lush bubble bars but don't love the price? This is the perfect recipe for you. They make fantastic gifts for anyone on your list! Recipe: https://www.muffinchanel.com/2015/11/make-your-own-bubble-bars-lush-inspired/ -Plant Therapy Essential Oil: https://www.pntrac.com/t/8-12113-290404-178443 -Cream of Tartar: https://amzn.to/3iNvNpW -SLSA: https://amzn.to/3HvXqy0 -Coconut Carrier Oil: https://www.pntrs.com/t/1-9246-290404-9246?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planttherapy.com%2Ffractionated-coconut-carrier-oil%3Fv%3D1440 -Mica Powder: https://amzn.to/3HxQTD8 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Xu7dxVbtYw/ #diychristmasgift #lushbubblebar

Join Makayla as she walks you step-by-step through making this super simple 3 ingredient lip balm! This is the perfect gift for friends and family. Recipe: -1 part beeswax -1 part shea butter -1 part coconut oil -essential oil (optional) Lip Balm Filling Kit: https://amzn.to/3uHCD2Y Lip Balm Tins: https://amzn.to/3hil7zi Blank Lip Balm Labels: https://amzn.to/3Br29xs Pre-printed Lip Balm Labels: https://amzn.to/3W4TIj6 Wilton Chocolate Melter: https://amzn.to/3UNMMpx Glass Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3HsoNsR Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FiK9Xa Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/3YiRoHk Shea Butter: https://amzn.to/3FeWons Love Vanilla Essential Oil: https://www.gopjn.com/t/1-9246-290404-9246?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planttherapy.com%2Flove-vanilla-synergy-essential-oil%3Fv%3D94 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us a Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Jb1FWEg88c/ #homemadechristmas #diylipbalm #diychristmasgifts

Today Taylor is going to walk you through this simple chicken noodle soup mix in a jar. This is a perfect Christmas gift, a thoughtful surprise for someone who is sick, or just a great easy meal to stock your pantry with! Recipe: https://www.foodstoragemoms.com/chicken-noodle-soup-mix-in-a-jar/ Tools Used: -Chopper: https://amzn.to/3hevmol -Excalibur Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3W6pQTp -FoodSaver: https://amzn.to/3WaPExA -FoodSaver Jar Sealer Kit: https://amzn.to/3HorThF 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us a Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ohvViGa76B/ #homemadechristmas #soupinajar #foodstorage

It's day 9 in our #homemadechristmas challenge. Each day we have been making something new to give as a Christmas gift. Today Makayla is going to walk you step-by-step through making adorable shaped crayons! Bunny Silicone Mold: https://amzn.to/3hhb2CH Paw Print Silicone Mold: https://amzn.to/3YaauiA 12 Days of Homemade Christmas playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/gmhqm6rn4r/ #diychristmasgift #christmasgiftsforkids

It's day 8 in our #homemadechristmas series and today Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla are going to show you how to make homemade playdough! Playdough Recipe: -2 cups flour -3/4 cup salt -4 teaspoons cream of tartar -2 cups warm water -2 Tablespoons vegetable oil *Cook over medium heat until playdough consistency stirring constantly 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/In7eQRQSre/ #diychristmasgift #playdoughrecipe

Join us for another day of #homemadechristmas where Makayla will walk you through step-by-step how to make delicious peanut butter treats for your furry friends. These peanut butter dog treats are the perfect gift for the pet or pet lover in your life. Peanut Butter Dog Treats: -2 1/2 cup flour -1 egg -1 cup peanut butter (without xylitol) -1 cup water -2 Tablespoons honey *bake at 350 for 40-60 minutes Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3uxl6KR Dog Bone Cookie Cutter: https://amzn.to/3Bk8NoS 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/sdKFLVmayx/ #homemadedogtreats #doggifts

Combine some cute and affordable jars, mugs, or containers with some melted candle wax, your favorite essential oil, and a dash of color to brighten someone's day (pun intended!) with a homemade candle! Tools Used: -Candle Wicks and Holders: https://amzn.to/3uvo9mJ -Soy Wax: https://amzn.to/3Fwu1lV -Candle Color: https://amzn.to/3Y0QuyW -Plant Therapy Essential Oils: https://www.pntra.com/t/2-362230-290404-178443 Sugar Scrub Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQwhKt6ub2Y 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy #homemadechristmas #candlemaking #diychristmasgifts Music: Christmas Wonders by Howard Harper-Barnes https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Jb1FWEg88c/

It's day 5 in our 12 Days of Homemade Christmas challenge! Today we are making a delicious holiday snack mix with caramel popcorn and some yummy treats. Join Taylor as she walks you step-by-step through making this tasty treat. Be sure to check out #homemadechristmas for all of the videos in this challenge, including those from our friends at @DawkinsFamilyFarm! Caramel Corn Recipe: https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/easy-homemade-caramel-corn/ Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/3UAzLQ6 Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/JXZciqkNGr/ #carmelpopcorn #homemadechristmasgift

Today is day 4 of our #homemadechristmas challenge where we spend 12 days making gifts for others! This is a very easy and delicious cinnamon bread we're baking in cute holiday gift pans! Be sure to check out our friends @DawkinsFamilyFarm who are participating in our challenge too! Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23376/cinnamon-swirl-bread/ 12 Days of Homemade Gifts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfum... Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Jb1FWEg88c/ #CinnamonBread #BakingForChristmas

Today is day 3 of our #homemadechristmas challenge where we spend 12 days making gifts for others! This is one of the most inexpensive and easy gifts you can create: homemade sugar scrub! Recipe: -1 cup sugar -1/4 cup coconut oil -essential oil (optional) -mica powder (optional) -sprinkles (optional) Plant Therapy Essential Oils: https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-531228-290404-178443 Cosmetic Safe Mica Powder: https://amzn.to/3B7mMyd 12 Days of Homemade Gifts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfummSsXIg&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/qUbNR196hI/ #homemadebodyscrub #homemadegiftideas

It's day 2 in our 12 Days of Homemade Christmas collaboration! Today Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla are going to walk you step-by-step through making hot chocolate bombs! This delicious treat is sure to delight anyone lucky enough to receive it. Silicone Molds: https://amzn.to/3EYLQJ5 Candy Melts: https://amzn.to/3ugWLsz DIY Hot Chocolate Mix: https://youtu.be/IZfummSsXIg 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoeAVwsg0c3yhVAoRlYDYMp58lYFueOcy Drop Us A Line: PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ZHIZ5puSCJ/ #homemadechristmas #hotchocolatebombs #diychristmasgift

Join Kristy as she walks you step-by-step showing you how to make delicious hot chocolate mix. This is the first day of our 12 Days of Homemade Christmas where we will be making a homemade gift each day. This one is super simple and always a hit with everyone! Hot Chocolate Mix: -1/2 cup cocoa -1/4 teaspoon salt -2/3 cup sugar -3 cups dry milk (1/4 cup of mix to 8oz water) Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3uhiXD4 Drop Us A Line: From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/nQjaVNtLdB/ #homemadechristmas #hotchocolaterecipe #homemadegiftideas

Are you tired of turkey sandwiches galore? Turn that leftover turkey into a gourmet meal! Join Kristy as she walks you through step-by-step how to make our family's favorite turkey leftover recipe: turkey gumbo! This is an easy way to use up that turkey (or chicken if you don't have leftovers) and any veggies you have laying around. This is a delicious staple of cajun cooking and is super simple to make. -Pirate's Pantry Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3V69JFd -Rice Cooker with Timer: https://amzn.to/3tXDWKM Gumbo Recipe: -1/2 cup Oil -1 cup flour -4 quarts broth (or water) -2 large onions -4 garlic cloves -1 bunch green onions -1 bell pepper -3 stalks celery -1/4 cup parsley -salt -black pepper -red pepper -leftover turkey (or whole chicken cooked and pulled) -1-3 lbs smoked sausage browned Mix roux with oil and flour; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until roux is a dark caramel color; remove from fire and add remaining ingredients; boil for about 2 hours; serve over rice. Homemade Turkey Broth: https://youtu.be/_EIDlJVoP7I DIY Ground Pepper: https://youtu.be/s12oTkUoXOU Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wxgBcGHjBW/ Drop Us A Line: From The Roots Up PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #turkeyrecipe #turkeygumbo #thanksgivingleftovers

Don't throw out those turkey bones! Learn how to make delicious and healthy turkey broth with Kristy as she walks you step-by-step through preparing and pressure-canning this delicious pantry staple. Don't have a pressure canner? Don't worry! You can either store this in the fridge for a couple of days or freeze it for several months. Tools Used: -All-American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3GFPvxV -Nesco Roaster: https://amzn.to/3GDmTW2 -Jar Lifter and Funnel: https://amzn.to/3EZEKoQ -Complete Classic Thanksgiving Meal With Timetable: https://youtu.be/vlpDi4mDK-0 -How to Carve a Turkey Like a Pro in 3 Easy Steps: https://youtu.be/Zw2-3aDE-qg Drop Us A Line: From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/zodEcAeaGQ/ #turkeybroth #thanksgivingleftovers #turkeyrecipe

Do you struggle with getting the perfect cuts when it comes to your Thanksgiving turkey? Join Lance as he walks you through step-by-step how to carve your turkey. Tools Used: -Wustoff Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/3GwxrWZ -Complete Classic Thanksgiving Meal With Timetable: https://youtu.be/vlpDi4mDK-0 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/sYYU8PkX24/ Drop Us A Line! From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #thanksgiving_recipe #turkeycarving #howtocarve

Join Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla as they walk you through a classic Thanksgiving dinner from start to finish with a timeline so that your meal will be hot and ready to go when it's dinnertime. Our classic thanksgiving meal includes turkey, giblet gravy, honeycrisp salad, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Recipe Links: -Pumpkin Pie: https://www.crazyforcrust.com/easy-pumpkin-pie-recipe/ -Holiday Honeycrisp Salad: https://www.fivehearthome.com/holiday-honeycrisp-salad/ -Green Bean Casserole: https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/green-bean-casserole/ -Cornbread Dressing: https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/cornbread-dressing/ -Cranberry Sauce: https://www.cookingclassy.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/ -Giblet Gravy: https://www.plattertalk.com/recipe-for-giblet-gravy/ Dinner Roll Ingredients: 1 pkg yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup sugar 2 TBS shortening 3 cups flour Butterball Turkey Tools: https://www.butterball.com/calculators-conversions 3 Super Simple Pumpkin Recipes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zl_Z4toZ9Y&t=729s From the Roots Up PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Pumpkin Pie 06:26 Cranberry Sauce 08:04 Cornbread 10:32 Toasted Pecans 11:54 Preparing Turkey for Baking 17:37 Vinaigrette Dressing 21:07 Green Bean Casserole 25:54 Cornbread Dressing 30:16 Cutting Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes 31:13 Dinner Rolls 34:28 Shaping Dinner Rolls 35:46 Honeycrisp Salad 37:26 Roux for Gravy 38:45 Mashed Potatoes 40:31 Giblet Gravy 43:03 Complete Meal #classicthanksgivingmeal #howtocookturkey #thanksgivingtimeline

Find out if the True Leaf Market Seed Grab Bag is worth the $40 price tag! Kristy unboxes this mystery seed pack and discusses each variety. She will also talk about the cost per seed and whether or not this was a worthwhile purchase. Did you miss our first video in this series? Here is the unboxing playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RBLLR_qoNw&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zrlrY31FIA-J-AT89oGLBm True Leaf Market: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/vOWgi7FbrL/ #seedhaul #unboxing #trueleafmarket

We were challenged by our friends over at @Dawkins Family Farm to participate in the Pumpkin Chicken Challenge! Watch our amazing chickens (and one quail) attempt to carve pumpkins for us. Dawkins Family Farm Challenge Video: https://youtu.be/XXp2G8eFW9w #homesteadingfamily #pumpkincarving

Our sweet little flower farmer Makayla has been growing her own flowers with the @Flower Hill Farm grow along all season long and selling them at the local farmers' market. One of our local stores, Flourish + Folk, started a kid maker program and Makayla had the opportunity to participate. Join her as she makes beautiful bouquets to bring and sell and be sure to stay tuned to the end to find out how she spent her money! You can help spread God's word too! Here is the mission effort Makayla supports: https://www.worldbibleinstitute.com/ Book Mentioned: -God Speaks Numanggang: https://bit.ly/3gK6u7g Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Aeq64lo2W5/ Drop Us A Line: From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #flowerfarming #makingbouquets #youngentrepreneurs

Join us as my daughter hunts a whitetail doe for youth rifle season in Oklahoma. This is her 4th year hunting, and her 3rd year in a row to put meat in the freezer. We hunted a new location this year, and barely got our blind up in time, but it was a great location because she got her deer faster this year than ever before. #hunting #deerhunting #youthhunt

Join Taylor as she walks you through step-by-step how to make her grandmother's delicious chili. This recipe is always a family favorite and a great way to use that ground beef or venison that is laying around. This inexpensive meal is great for families on a budget! Ingredients: -2 lbs ground meat -1/2 Tablespoon cumin -1/2 Tablespoon oregano -1 teaspoon paprika -1/2 cup chili powder -1 clove garlic -1 onion chopped -1 teaspoon salt -red pepper -8 oz can of tomato sauce -24 oz water -flour Tools Used: -Lodge Cast Iron Enamel Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3Swmw1D -Pampered Chef Chopper: https://amzn.to/3sweuLS Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/zdvRCkTnFj/ Drop Us A Line: From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #chilirecipe #venison #fieldtotable

Join Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla as they finish out the summer garden season by harvesting all of the remaining vegetables and preserving them. The harvest was abundant with okra, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, basil, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini! They walk you through recipes for chow-chow, cowboy candy, pickled peppers and more. Chow-Chow Ingredients: -8 lbs green tomatoes -8 onions -8 bell peppers -1 stalk of celery -2 teaspoons ground mustard -4 1/2 cups white vinegar -8 sour pickles -5 hot peppers -1 cup water -4 1/4 cups sugar Pickled Pepper Brine: -2 cups apple cider vinegar -1 cup water -2 teaspoons canning salt -1 teaspoon sugar Cowboy Candy: -4-6 jalapenos -1/2 cup apple cider vinegar -1/2 cup water -1 1/2 cups sugar -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon paprika Tools Used: -Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3TQ7xks -Kitchen Aid Artisan Mini: https://amzn.to/3VYElt9 -Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3DphWxT -Kitchen Aid Shredder Attatchment: https://amzn.to/3stytKR -Pampered Chef Chopper: https://amzn.to/3TuoCRb -Excalibur Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3f2jlRB Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eHS07D5VoQ/ -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/lIKDDYrVdo/ -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/lx0PQKpiUg/ -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/xK2SVNwzkh/ Drop Us A Line: From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #foodstorage #gardenharvest #canning TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Harvest 04:04 Garden Haul 04:35 Dehydrating Basil 05:19 Chow Chow (Green Tomato Relish) 08:02 Freezing Okra 08:36 Seed Saving From Okra 09:20 Homemade Tabasco Sauce 10:01 Shredded Zucchini for Baking 13:35 Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos) 16:33 Chow Chow Part Two 17:50 Pickled Peppers 21:11 Canning Pickled Peppers and Chow Chow 23:52 Final Thoughts

Join Kristy as she opens the Fall 2022 seed grab bag from @Mary's Heirloom Seeds ! Find out what is inside and whether or not it is worth the cost. https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/ From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 #heirloomseeds #unboxing #seedhaul