{"product_id":"the-hands-on-home-a-seasonal-guide-to-cooking-preserving-natural-homekeeping","title":"The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving \u0026 Natural Homekeeping","description":"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.\n\nWhether 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.\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n• Cook with confidence\nStock your kitchen, plan meals, and prepare simple, family-friendly recipes using seasonal ingredients.\n• Preserve food the practical way\nMaster water-bath canning, pressure canning, and fermentation with a clear, seasonal calendar—ideal for homesteading and reducing waste.\n• Create natural home \u0026amp; body products\nMake safe, non-toxic essentials like cleaners, bath items, and laundry solutions.\n\nWhy families love this book:\n• A powerful tool for teaching life skills through hands-on learning\n• Perfect for homeschooling or adding depth to a home economics curriculum\n• Encourages independence, creativity, and real-world knowledge\n• Helps save money while reducing reliance on store-bought goods\n\nDesigned for beginners and experienced makers alike, this guide blends inspiration with practical instruction you can use year-round.\n\nBuild confidence, self-sufficiency, and essential life skills—one season at a time.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1570619913\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1570619913.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Strauss, Erica|Burggraaf, Charity\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504524632122,"sku":"DBV.1570619913.G","price":18.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1570619913-0.jpg?v=1783116586","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-hands-on-home-a-seasonal-guide-to-cooking-preserving-natural-homekeeping","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}