Simple, for me, also means more frugal, less wasteful, and less dependent on a store for my needs. I’m not a seamstress. I pretend I can sew. That boldness has gotten a lot of simple projects accomplished around the house. You see, sometimes if you figure you can wing it and come out with something half […]
These 12 homemade facial scrub recipes make great gifts. Beyond that, these scrubs are tremendous for your skin; helping with acne. Scrubs are smoothing, anti-aging due to the exfoliating and essential oils, and are very refreshing. As with all things containing herbs or essential oils, please test on small amount of skin first to make […]
My daughter decided she was going to paint some of my empty mason jars. Of course her brothers had a great time joining in. The wonderful thing is, they ended up being beautiful homemade light up jars that they were very proud of and that I could put out for holidays. They felt so special […]
This is called a Kale Chip Recipe, but there’s really not much recipe to it. It’s so easy that kids can put it together. Mine felt very much in charge as they washed, ripped, and tossed the kale in olive oil. Initially, it is understandable as a kid to not want to try something like […]
You know you’ve finally found the right crust recipe when your kids are comparing great pizzas and they say, “They still don’t beat your crust.” That took a lot of effort. Making a pizza crust that has any whole wheat flour is difficult because it can be too tough, thick, chewy (I had to learn […]
You don’t have to switch to expensive organic shampoos and conditioners if you want to avoid the chemical overload, or even make shampoo bars if you’re not ready for the soap making plunge. Here are 10 conditioner recipes or herbal hair rinses. This is an organic way to rinse your hair of extra oils and […]
Upside-Down Pizza is one of those easy weeknight meals you can throw together quickly and you know people will love, because who doesn’t love pizza? You can add pepperoni or any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Use your imagination! I made this last Sunday for our church gathering. When some of our young adults […]
My Kids love the store-bought Taquitos, but have you looked at the ingredients? They are full of preservatives and other mystery ingredients that you need a dictionary to figure out. In line of keeping it simple, I threw together this recipe for Homemade Taquitos and it was a huge hit. Homemade Taquitos are NOT difficult […]
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 marmalade gives the extra flavor needed for an amazing tasting marmalade. Pink Grapefruit Marmalade Step by Step with Pictures Slice grapefruits and lemons in half and squeeze […]
I finally gave making my own dishwasher detergent and rinse a try and I’m so happy with the results! As for cleanliness, I do not see a difference in how my dishes were coming out before with store-bought detergent compared to now using a homemade dishwasher soap and rinse. I really like this recipe and […]
I obviously like to keep things simple; simple and homemade as much as possible. So you know that when I tell you these chocolate cupcakes are easy, that I am being serious. When you see them with the Easter decorations they look like they are so difficult, yet were so fun and easy. and the […]
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 […]
These recipes are for all of you who enjoy the smoothing effects of foundation, but want to be able to make your own homemade foundation in order to be frugal and/or for the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly what you are putting on your body. Making homemade powder and liquid foundation involves […]
Shampoo and Lotion: Best to Worst was created because sometimes I don’t feel like making my own stuff, or I don’t have the time, or someone in my family wants something different. I would like to be able to grab something at a local store and feel like I’m making an OK choice. But I […]
There are so many ways to use essential oils. One very popular way is an essential oil diffuser. I’ve made these shower discs that dissolve in the shower while steaming and giving off their scent. They make the shower a luxurious experience. You don’t have to start from scratch when it comes to learning about […]
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