The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping

Discover a practical, modern guide to sustainable living with The Hands-On Home—perfect for families, beginners, and anyone ready to build real life skills at home.
Whether you’re interested in homesteading, simplifying your routines, or creating a meaningful home school experience, this hands-on resource helps you take control of everyday essentials.
What you’ll learn:
• Cook with confidence
Stock your kitchen, plan meals, and prepare simple, family-friendly recipes using seasonal ingredients.
• Preserve food the practical way
Master water-bath canning, pressure canning, and fermentation with a clear, seasonal calendar—ideal for homesteading and reducing waste.
• Create natural home & body products
Make safe, non-toxic essentials like cleaners, bath items, and laundry solutions.
Why families love this book:
• A powerful tool for teaching life skills through hands-on learning
• Perfect for homeschooling or adding depth to a home economics curriculum
• Encourages independence, creativity, and real-world knowledge
• Helps save money while reducing reliance on store-bought goods
Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, this guide blends inspiration with practical instruction you can use year-round.
Build confidence, self-sufficiency, and essential life skills—one season at a time.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sasquatch Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570619913
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570619915
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.97 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 2.01 x 9.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #145,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Green Housecleaning #128 in Pressure Cooker Recipes #212 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)
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