I have a deep, dark confession to make today... As I've progressed along in my read food journey, I've noticed that my taste buds have changed. I've gradually lost my cravings for many of my once-loved processed food favorites, and I'm pleased to report that my palate has happily adjusted to fresh ingredients and flavorful whole foods. However. There is one "junk food" that I still love just as much as ever. French ...Continue Reading
DIY Laundry Spot Remover
I am a perfectionist about many areas of my life. Laundry is not one of those areas... I know a lot of gals are super fastidious with their laundry habits-- always separating lights and darks, always folding right out of the dryer, always ironing their sheets, and never, EVER leaving a load too long in the washer. *cough* I don't have a lot of "fancy" clothes, so I generally just wash everything together, and I usually use my ...Continue Reading
8 DIY Seed Starting Pots
I'll be honest... I'm slightly grumpy at the thought of gardening season starting up again this year. Normally I can hardly wait for the ground to thaw so I can get outside, but last year was brutal... Let me tell ya. But, I'm a glutton for punishment, so you can be sure I'll still be outside come April working in the dirt and getting my garden spots ready. I'm definitely going to pray for a better result than last ...Continue Reading
What are Those Spots in my Farm-Fresh Eggs?
I think the irregularities of homegrown food add to its beauty.. Wouldn't you agree? From the irregular-sized eggs to the twisted carrots in the garden, homegrown food has a rustic charm that screams, "I'm the real deal!" However, there are a lot of folks who very accustomed to the uniform, "everything must look exactly the same" food from the grocery store. And to those folks, some of the rustic charm of the homestead food we love ...Continue Reading
Simple Peppermint Citrus Scrub
As a rule, Wyoming is generally a pretty dry place... But since we've been in this drought, it's been even worse. I've really struggled with dry skin this winter-- even though I've been drinking tons of water (getting this glass water bottle for Christmas helped a LOT!) and eating pretty healthfully. Thankfully, I've found some relief with a simple, homemade remedy. And of course, this little solution is greatly enhanced by the ...Continue Reading