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Hi! I’m Amanda

homemaker, homesteader, and the heart behind Sunshine Valley.

For the past 20 years, I’ve been creating a simple, old-fashioned life for my family—one homemade loaf, tidy room, and peaceful routine at a time. I believe that when we slow down, simplify, and return to the basics, we find more joy and purpose in the everyday.

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Cast Iron Cooking Made Simple

how to cook with cast iron - Sunshine Valley WV

✨ Learn the Art of Old-Fashioned Homemaking

Step into a simpler way of living with my most-loved heritage skills, homemaking rhythms, and from-scratch cooking guides. This flagship series brings together everything you need to nurture your home with intention, peace, and joy.

Old-Fashioned Chili

A simple, hearty chili made the old-fashioned way, filling, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding your family through the colder months. This is the kind of dependable supper you can return to again and again.

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Old-Fashioned Homemaking Rhythms

A Peek into our Farmhouse Kitchen Progress

Come behind the scenes as we slowly transform our vintage kitchen into a space that serves our old-fashioned from-scratch lifestyle. It’s not perfect, but it’s ours. And it’s coming together with a whole lot of heart.

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My Favorite Homemaking Tools

The simple tools I use to create a peaceful, productive home life—from scratch cooking to daily rhythms and homestead chores.

old-fashioned homemaking, from-scratch recipes, faith-filled ecnouragement

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