So after telling you all last summer that we were going to bravely jump on the homeschooling train, I thought I better fill you in on how it’s going. Are we actually doing it? Are we ready to tear our hair out? Do we have kids begging to go to real school? Well, bottom line […]
Homemade Deodorant
May 25, 2015 by · 4 Comments
I am soooo excited to share this project with you all! My dear friend Naomi, natural product maker extraordinaire, has a beautiful recipe for all natural deodorant. It requires 3 ingredients plus essential oils of your choice. In this video she walks you through how to make it. Ahhh, it is such a lovely thing […]
{winter warm-up project}
January 27, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
It has been a frigid Midwestern winter around here! Today we started out at -17…again! I love a good winter (it makes spring all the sweeter) but this is getting to be a bit much. We have the privilege of living next door to my husband’s parents, and we often walk through the woods to […]
DIY Dryer Balls
September 23, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Do you use dryer balls? Have you heard of them? If you haven’t here’s the gist in a nutshell…dryer balls are balls that you put in your dryer with your clothes to help reduce dry time (since they increase air circulation) and reduce static electricity. They also help soften and reduce wrinkles. Bottom line–GOOD-BYE dryer […]
The LOW sugar grape jelly! :)
September 16, 2013 by · 15 Comments
It’s harvest season around here! :) Everything that can be canned, blanched, frozen or stored for the winter is in our kitchen or in a recipe that is floating around in my brain! We are in deep to our creative ideas for what we can store for the winter months! SO, on a walk a […]
Jar Cozies::Keep it Simple and Peek-a-boo
August 11, 2013 by · 2 Comments
These are the sweetest little Jar Cozies ever!! And I love that they re-purpose jelly jars. Using jelly jars as glasses is a super economical, plus I LOVE the look. Tricky to serve something hot though in just the glass…so here is your darling answer!! Now crochet is not my strength, but with a little bit […]
Devin’s Coasters
August 2, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Every time I go over to visit Emily, I see these darling coasters sitting on her coffee table. They were made by a mutual-very-talented-new-mama friend of ours, Devin. The coasters are so basic that even the most novice of sewer can make them. They are refreshingly simple. Here is the pattern just for you! My […]
Garden Update 3::Ingrid
July 26, 2013 by · 4 Comments
INSANITY!! Yesterday, I was out in the garden and was trying to control my anxiety as I picked TONS of produce. The pressure is on now to either get it stored, or sell it. Oh boy!! I mean, I seriously have produce coming out my ears. I have a whole new appreciation for the people […]
Handmade+Chickens
July 23, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
I LOVE the handmade lifestyle! One slice of the handmade pie for me is living as greenly, locally, environmentally aware as possible. I think every little change I am able to make, makes a difference. For me this means shopping at small businesses when possible… Buying many of my groceries at the natural food store… […]