If you’ve never grown herbs, now is your time to harvest herbs and dry and store them for use around the year. Even before I had any garden space, I was growing herbs in my kitchen and in small spots outside and up against the house; basically any space available! If you’d like to get […]
Accidents happen. And even though we are vigilant about not getting burned, sometimes we need homemade sunburn remedies to sooth burned skin. Sun blocks and sunscreens have a lot of toxic chemicals in them. There are some ok brands out there though, or you can make your own. I’ve put together 4 Homemade Sunscreen Recipes, […]
I’ve put together 3 Laundry Soap Recipes. I have not called them detergent recipes, because detergents are surfactants, which I do not believe are healthy. Instead, here are some healthier options for you and your family. Why make your own laundry soap? Main Ingredients: When cleaning, it’s all about temperature and ph levels. Laundry Powder […]
The first time I made homemade vanilla extract, I was so excited to finally try making it myself. Someone had given me some homemade vanilla extract for Christmas one year and I loved it! It had such a rich flavor and less of a cheap alcohol scent. I felt that a little bit went a […]
Though men are known to like all types of scents, from rose and vanilla to patchouli, they often like woodsy and earthy scents. My husband’s favorite scents are patchouli and vetiver. I’ve put together three soap recipes with herbs and essential oils so that you can make soap for men; soap that will appeal to […]
These cookies really are the best ever oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! The recipe has been asked for over and over again. It’s an amazing recipe that is always a hit. I make other types of cookies and my family says they are good, but asks why I didn’t make these oatmeal chocolate chip. They are […]
Are you tired of lackluster tacos that lack that punch to make you say, “Wow, that was delicious!”? It’s time to take control of your taco game by ditching the store-bought seasoning blends and opting for homemade taco seasoning. I know of at least five reasons why homemade taco seasoning is not only a tastier […]
Do you want to learn how to make your own chili powder for your chili recipes at home? Chili powder is an essential ingredient in many chili recipes, adding flavor, heat and spice. Making your own chili powder at home is surprisingly easy and fast, and allows you to control the amount of heat in […]
Each year, my kids and I choose one special dessert to make around Easter time. As they get older, that treat tends to include special breads like cranberry soda bread, Coffee Cake, and other less intensely sweet treats. One fun dessert we made when they were little was these Chocolate Cupcakes decorated to look like […]
I love making soap. Out of all the homesteading, natural, back to roots skills that I’ve learned over the past 15 years, making soap from scratch is definitely my favorite. Don’t get me wrong. I’m happy that I can start a garden, keep a sourdough starter, and create herbal remedies. Those are all very important. […]
I recently wrote all about how to get started making maple syrup. I discussed what equipment to use, what type of trees to tap, and when to tap them. You can learn all about how to get started here. Today I’m going to discuss how to make maple syrup from the sap that was collected. […]
It’s time to make maple syrup again! Growing up, I always wanted to make my own maple syrup. I wondered why I never tried before, but then I realized that until recently, the only time I owned property with trees was when my children were little. And having children months apart doesn’t always leave room […]
I’m getting ready to start seed planting and the first step is to make potting soil! I’m always excited each year to plan out the year’s garden and get my seeds started. February starts and I pull out my packets of seeds that I saved from last year and then order any seeds I need. […]
You can learn how to make you own liquid hand soap in just a few easy steps. It’s an easy thing to make and has a lot of advantages. For starters, it’s very frugal! I make my own soap (For recipes, go here.), so there is very little cost to using two to three bars […]
If you’re just getting started with chickens, then check out my article on How to Start Raising Chickens in Your Back Yard. Once you have a general idea of what it takes, then the next step is to decide which breed of chicken you should buy and then how to get them. Buying chickens can […]
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