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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.
Cast Iron Cooking Made Simple
✨ 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.
Build a Simple DIY Clothesline
There’s something timeless about fresh laundry drying in the sunshine. Our farmhouse-inspired DIY clothesline is one of the most practical additions we’ve made to our homestead…simple, affordable, and beautiful in its usefulness.
Old-Fashioned Homemaking Rhythms
Restoring Our Old Farmhouse Kitchen
We’re slowly fixing up our old farmhouse one project at a time. In this video, I show how we refinished our cast iron sink using simple, affordable supplies. Proof that you don’t have to replace everything to make a home beautiful.
Sourdough Made Simple
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.
