So you grew the tomatoes, canned the sauce, tucked them away on the shelf, and now the family is sick of spaghetti..... You're not alone. 6 weeks of pasta dinners is enough to swear you off of canning tomato sauce altogether. But before you do anything rash, you
Artistic pursuits can be difficult to prioritize in today's fast paced, economically-focused world. We sat down to provide some useful, practical ways to make artistic expression accessible and realistic in the average person's lifestyle. Have an "art spot" prepped and ready. Part of the
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, and what better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful, handmade gift? In 2025, the trend is leaning heavily towards personalized, DIY or locally sourced gifts that not only convey your love but also add a
In an age where food can travel thousands of miles before reaching our plates, the benefits of eating locally sourced foods have become increasingly important. Consuming locally grown and produced foods offers a multitude of health benefits that can significantly improve our well-being. Here’s why eating local is good
Cottage industry businesses, also referred to as cottage food businesses if they are food based, are small-scale enterprises that typically operate out of a home or a small, non-commercial setting. These businesses are rooted in traditional, artisanal crafts and food production, offering unique, handmade or homegrown products. Here’s a
What Can I Sell on SteadGoods? The steadgoods.com is designed for handmade, homegrown items produced by or within your own local household. The vision is local exchange of neighbor-made goods without the need for booth space, store frontage, or even year round selling. Excess produce from your garden or
Our goal for steadgoods.com is simple – hyper localized, neighborly exchange. Friends making the extra loaf of sourdough or growing the extra few tomato plants and buying and selling within communities in a way that is simple, straightforward, and convenient. Goods on steadgoods.com should be locally made, grown, and
Our mission at steadgoods.com is to showcase handmade and homegrown goods in a way that connects local producers and consumers – keeping food, goods, cash, and work within neighborhoods, towns and cities. As a seller on SteadGoods, your listing photos are the first opportunity you have to introduce your products
In today's globalized economy, the ease of accessing products from across multiple continents is undeniably convenient. However, there's something uniquely rewarding about choosing to buy local products. 1. Boosts the Local Economy When you purchase from local businesses and individuals, you're directly contributing to