I grew up eating marmalade and toast for breakfast, so this recipe brings back some great memories. It’s tart, tangy, and delicious on biscuits. I think pink grapefruit gives the extra flavor needed for an amazing tasting marmalade recipe and is such a special treat, you can make this is a gift. This marmalade recipe […]
I think a lot of thought and effort often goes into Mother’s Day. We need to make sure those fathers don’t get forgotten. Making a special gift is always appreciated. There are so many things that you can do, the most special being what kids can make themselves. These last-minute Father’s Day gifts are natural, […]
I’ve been making soap for 15 years or more already. Hard to believe that so much time has gone by since my first batches of soap. I had no idea what I was doing and it really looked like it for a while. But I think that’s part of the process. You don’t give up […]
You can’t go wrong with bacon, lettuce, and tomato! Add some chipotle mayo and you have an easy Chiptole BLT wrap for a summer picnic meal that everyone will love. This Chipotle BLT wrap is simple but incredibly delicious. I’ve made them for a lot of different gatherings, and they are always the first thing […]
I love making herbal gifts. They are unique and may be something that most people these days would not make on their own. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day gifts or a Teacher’s gift, herbal gifts feel special, distinguished, classy, and show that you made a special effort because you care. The 4 Natural Herbal Mother’s […]
I love the time of year when I can open up all of the windows and let that warm fresh air pour in! We’ve been teased with Spring, just like we do every year here in Pennsylvania. It comes and quickly dives into the cold and clouds again. But I believe the warm weather is […]
Spring is a wonderful time to start a new hobby. If you’ve never made soap before, make sure to stop by my tutorial pages and check out my book: Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners. Handmade soap is fun, frugal, and healthy. Below, I’ll teach you how to make 3 Spring handmade vegan soap recipes […]
I’ve been working hard to boost my immune system this year and it has definitely been paying off. My allergies are much better this spring so far. I still get itchy eyes and sneeze occasionally and so do my children, so I thought I’d go ahead and create an aromatherapy allergy relief soap recipe so […]
Depending on where you live, a lot of us in Northern America start our winter planting by the end of February. I write out what I liked and what I want to change, what I’d like to try for the new year and then gather seeds. I seed start our veggies, flowers, and herbs in […]
This Castile soap recipe was the first kind of soap that I ever made. It’s a softer soap originating in Spain made with olive oil only; no other oils are used. This makes for a gentle soap without much cleansing power. Castile Soap is wonderfully gentle. For many many years people have used it on their […]
I’ve had a lot of people buy handmade soap bars from my shop over the past few years to use as a dog shampoo bar. Handmade body or shampoo bars are actually great as shampoo bars for dogs. I’ve used some of my shampoo bars and body bars as dog shampoo bars for years. I […]
A sourdough starter is something that families have kept in their homes for hundreds of years until recently. Sourdough bread is a bread that is made from yeasts that are found in the air (wild yeast), instead of adding active dry yeast or baker’s yeast to make bread. It is a method that has been […]
We’ve had a lot of fun over the past few years experimenting with homemade beauty products, making makeup, soap, trying out various oils and learning about their healing properties. These Top 5 makeup and homemade beauty products are the best of the best and get the most views on Simple Life Mom. I’m happy to […]
I love to find ways to be creative and frugal at the same time. Have you ever run out of wrapping paper or just wanted to do something different for a personal touch or to make your gifts look extra beautiful and special? Well, these 7 gift wrapping ideas are adorable, beautiful, and make fun […]
It’s that wonderful time of year again, and although my kids want me to buy them toys, there are a number of other people in our life who would love to have gifts that are homemade with love. Homemade gifts show you took the effort and care to make something for that person. Plus, you can […]
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