Get back to basics
Not too long ago, we lived closer to the land, our food, and the rhythm of the seasons. Life was easier and people were healthier. Out by the Door is a return to that kind of life. Here, I share simple nourishing recipes, natural remedies, and handmade ways to care for your home, your health, and your sense of meaning.
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fresh finds in healthy living

Morning Sunlight Benefits: Circadian Rhythms, Mood, and More
Learn with me all the benefits of morning sunlight for your health. From regulating your circadian rhythms, improving mood and sleep, benefitting your skin, eyes,…

Nutrient Dense Animal Foods for Pregnancy
A healthy, nutrient-dense diet is vital for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Let’s explore the most nutrient dense animal foods you should eat for…

Nose to Tail Eating: Benefits and Recipes
Nose to tail eating is the best way to stay healthy, save money, reduce waste, and be more conscious about the environment! Learn all the…

Organ Meats: List, Health Benefits, and Recipes
Organ meats, also known as “offal,” are the consumable organs and other parts of animals. Rich in many essential nutrients, they are considered superfoods. In…
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Healthy Grain-Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This healthy carrot cake completely from scratch is made with coconut flour for a grain-free and gluten-free dessert everyone can enjoy. Super moist and spicy…

How to Make Jello with Beef Gelatin (and 4 Recipes)
Learn how to make any kind of jello using beef gelatin. In this post I’ll explain how you can make any kind of jello with…

Hidden Liver Meatloaf Recipe
This delicious from-scratch meatloaf with “hidden” liver is grain-free, paleo-friendly, and packed with nourishing superfoods rich in vitamins and minerals. Served with your favorite side…

Pumpkin Coconut Flour Cookies with Raisins (Grain-free, Gluten-free)
These soft pumpkin cookies enriched with sweet raisins and a hint of spices are made with coconut flour for a grain-free and gluten-free delicious fall-inspired…
latest from a homemade life

How to Make Bone Meal Fertilizer with Bones
Learn how to make your own bone meal fertilizer for the garden using leftover bones from homemade bone broth. Such a great, simple, and resourceful…

Small Cottage Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
Dreaming of a kitchen makeover but worried about the cost? Here I’ll show you how we created our small dream cottage kitchen without spending a…

How to Measure Screw Length Hack
Whether you’re working on a DIY project or replacing a missing screw, measuring screw length correctly is essential. Here’s an easy hack to measure your…

What is Simple Living? (And 10 Tips to Simplify your Life)
Are you interested in simple living but you’re not sure what it is and where to start? Keep reading to find out all about simple…
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