Homemade Enchilada Casserole is definitely a family favorite! My family likes it because it’s full of those wonderful Mexican flavors. I love it, because I can whip it up super quickly and know everyone will be happy and full of healthy ingredients. Beyond being a quick and easy weeknight meal, you can also dress it […]
Make your own organic and healthy homemade lipstick easily and with natural ingredients. It’s an easy, fun project, made with cocoa butter, shea butter, and natural root powders and clays for a tinted appearance. Over the past few years, I have been working on making everything else I use on my body homemade and/or natural […]
This truly is an easy apple pie recipe. It is made from scratch, yet is still easy and great for a crowd. Why is it easy? Because you don’t have to mess with making a picture perfect pie topper, the dish ends up helping it all come together beautifully. It’s great for a crowd – […]
I wish someone earlier in my life had told me how easy it is to make shampoo, conditioner, and detangler. For some hair types, working through and rinsing baking soda (as a de-greaser and cleanser) and spraying apple cider vinegar (as a conditioning agent) and rinsing during a shower makes their hair shiny and beautiful. But […]
This oatmeal and honey soap recipe has become a special favorite of mine. The oats and cinnamon give it a natural, fresh scent that I really like. The oats make it lightly exfoliating, and the cinnamon drip look is just beautiful. I tried to wait until Spring to make any more soap, because my last batch […]
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies look a lot more difficult to make than they really are. I use real peanut butter, without all the sugar and hydrogenated oils, but you can use whatever you like for this recipe. You can also use homemade chocolate chips or store bought. I made these for the first time […]
My kids usually ask me to make a cake that looks like some kind of insect, animal, robot, or Star Wars related theme for their birthday. Whether it’s a chocolate brownie cake, ice cream cake, or something else, it’s going to be good! Being that I try to keep things simple and, to be honest, […]
My mom used to make this Chocolate Pudding Cake for us when we were little. It’s one of those that carries fond memories with it. I think she made it most when we had unexpected visitors and she wanted to put something delicious together quickly. No need for icing on this cake. It is a […]
Fall is such a fun time. Tucking in the Garden can be adventurous for my kids just as much as for me as a parent. My kids are so excited when the first few leaves fall…and yes, they will go get leaves from neighboring properties just to have the most perfect massive leaf pile. Now, […]
I visited my parents this week and had a blast. We hung out, hiked, swam, the kids ran around with Nerf swords well after dark…what more could you ask for? My brother’s kids came over on the weekend and my mom had the great idea of having the kids make crushed ice candles. This is […]
Are you tired of reaching for the same boring snacks day after day? It’s time to spice things up! And what better way to do that than with these delicious spiced roasted pumpkin seeds? Packed with flavor and nutrition, these little seeds are the perfect addition to any snacking routine. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast […]
Talk about amazing! I was looking for another way to make homemade chocolate chips. I’m not satisfied with my current recipe, because the butter or coconut oil separates from the chips too much for my liking. Instead, I accidentally made amazing homemade chocolate bars! This recipe, though, is so yummy that it will never last to […]
Homemade Pancake Syrup is very frugal and tastes great. Not all of us have the resources or are able to afford real maple syrup. If I had maple trees, I would have tapped them before I unpacked my luggage, but alas, that is not the case. I do not want to give my children the […]
As my children get older, I have them choose a meal that they learn to make all by themselves. My daughter was very quick to choose Fettuccine Alfredo, or as it’s more commonly made in our house: Spaghetti Alfredo. The alfredo sauce wasn’t too difficult for her to make. I think you’ll love it. I […]
There are lots of great reasons why I like the idea of making my own homemade deodorant. It’s easy, frugal, and as a big bonus, I know I can smell however I like. This uses only natural and healthy ingredients and creates a scent with essential oils instead of questionable fragrance oils. Be careful though, it doesn’t really […]
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