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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
If you like to bake, then it’s important to learn which flour is the best choice for the recipe you’re wanting to use. I love to bake, so I decided I needed to learn more about flours, or at least get the basics of the type of flour that I will be using the most. […]
Homemade eye shadow and blush, or any homemade makeup can save you a TON of money. It’s more healthy for you, and it can be fun to make your own. I found the items I needed in my pantry, local vitamin store, or online. Anything that you use on your skin should be tested first; […]
Oven baked fried chicken and roasted potatoes make a great dinner combination. The oven baked fried chicken creates a great flavor with minimal effort. Also, the texture of the breading is softer than it would be if it were just fried. The roasted potatoes are a family favorite that ranks way up there on the […]
I call these the ultimate earthquake cookies because they have double the chocolatey goodness by being a chocolate cookie with chocolate chips. They also have a double sugar coating too, being rolled in granulated sugar and then in confectioner’s sugar. So yes, these sugar bombs are sugar filled! We have them around Christmas when we […]
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