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    Cranberry French Toast Casserole – Gluten Free

    Looking for the perfect breakfast that you can make the night before? Look no further than our favorite gluten free cranberry French Toast casserole recipe. Gluten Free Cranberry French Toast Casserole There’s something about the holiday season that makes me spend a bit more time thinking...
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    Paleo pancake recipe: gluten free/grain free pancakes

    Looking for a way to use up those extra farm fresh eggs? Soft, fluffy, and loaded with flavor, this paleo pancake recipe is absolute perfection. I promise – even if you’re a gluten lover, you’ll never know that these pancakes are completely grain free. Paleo Pancake Recipe When Ben and I...
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    The Best Green Smoothie Recipe

    Trying to figure out a way to sneak more greens into your day? Try the best green smoothie recipe! Both kids and adults will love this refreshing and healthy daily dose of greens. The best green smoothie recipe Green smoothies are one of my all time favorite drinks. Between homesteading...
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    The New Geek Homestead – Part 2

    We've moved! We now live in Arizona instead of California. And we love it!
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    Red Sky Sunrise

    It is supposed to rain today, which made for an interesting sunrise this morning just before 7 AM. The red color didn’t stay long though; in five to ten minutes, […]
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    Treasure Hunt at Homegoods

    Josh and I first went to Homegoods in San Diego and loved it, especially the specialty food section. Today, we went looking for photo props to use in pictures for […]
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    A Visit to The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

    Josh unexpectedly had the day off yesterday so we spent most of the day at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, close to Saguaro National Park (West). We bought the […]
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    Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase – 22nd Street

    The Geek Homestead visits the 22nd Street Gem and Mineral Showcase and has a blast!
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    Wildflowers at Picacho Peak State Park

    Every year, we make a trip to see desert wildflowers. Now that we live in the desert, we don't have to travel far. And our day trip to Picacho Peak State Park did not disappoint.
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    This Week on the Homestead July 19 – 25, 2020

    In this week's On the Homestead post, I try to find Comet Neowise one last time... unsuccessfully. We finally get rain! Josh and I pick prickly pear fruit. And we take a family hike in Saguaro National Park.
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    Family Fun at Apple Annie’s Orchard

    The Geek Homestead visits Apple Annie's Orchard in Willcox, Arizona, and has such a good time that we are planning on going back again in two months! We picked apples, pears, and too many vegetables (according to our kids).
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    What is The Thing?

    The Geek Homestead visits The Thing in Benson, Arizona. Was it amazing? Not to everyone! Was it fun? Yes, even though we didn't get everyone ice cream afterwards.
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    Camping in Chiricahua National Monument

    If you’ve never heard of Chiricahua (cheer-i-cow-uh) National Monument, you are not alone. We had never heard of this place until we moved to Arizona in 2019 from California. We […]
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    Summer on the Homestead

    I had originally planned to write this post at the end of June … somehow it’s now the MIDDLE of July. This summer is flying by too fast for my liking. Our first bit of news is that we have Chicks! Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after […]
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    July 2019 homestead update

    Yes, I know I posted a homestead update just a couple of weeks ago but it seems like so much has happened since then! Summer Storms I didn’t mention in that last update, that we were supposed to be camping that weekend. Earlier in the week the forecast was for mid-90s all weekend. And with […]
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    Chocolate Stained Glass – an easy, Christmas treat

    This recipe for Chocolate Stained Glass couldn’t be easier. I’ve seen this confection also called Church Windows or Cathedral Windows Candy, Marshmallow Yule Log, or simply Stained Glass Candy. But is this considered a dessert? A cookie? Candy? I’ll let you decide! Disclaimer: The links below...
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    Reasons to start plants from seeds

    There are many reasons why you should start your garden plants from seeds – from health reasons to saving money! What exactly is in there?! One reason to start your own seeds is because you then know exactly what you are growing in your garden. Seed packets should tell you if the seeds are...
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    Our new garden

    Why we needed a new garden We knew by the end of last summer that our garden needed some work. Since we hadn’t used green-treated boards in the old garden, the raised beds were rotted out. Even the garden fence was looking shabby – needing new paint, and some replacement boards. However, we...
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    How to make fluffy scrambled eggs

    Scrambled eggs are my favorite way of eating eggs (that aren’t baked and sugared), however they need to be fluffy scrambled eggs – soft and pillow-y, not hard. I used to think making the “proper” scrambled eggs required a culinary degree or equivalent experience, until my mother-in-law made the...
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    How to start seeds inexpensively and save money!

    Growing your own seeds is a great way to save money in gardening . In this article, I’m going to share with you some ways you can save money on starting those seeds! Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after clicking on these links, at no additional...
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