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
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Homemade Protective Essential Oil Blend
a I had originally titled this post differently. However, after being threatened with legal action by Young Living Oils, I have changed the name of my blend, as well as all post titles. I apologize for any confusion. If you have had any interest at all in essential oils, then you've probably come across folks talking about a particular oil blend that has a name that is a synonym of "robber." (Apparently, I can't say the name here...) I ...Continue Reading
Simple Tips for Harvesting Herbs + 3 Easy Ways to Dry Herbs {Guest Post}
Guest post by Laurie of Common Sense Homesteading There are many easy ways to dry herbs so that you can enjoy them year round. In this post, I'll cover how to harvest leafy herbs and several drying options, so you can decide what works best for you. How to Harvest Herbs The best time of day to harvest herbs is in late morning after the dew has cleared, but before the heat of the day sets in and draws off volatile oils. Dry, sunny ...Continue Reading
Chokecherry Jelly Recipe
You know what I realized this past week? I. Love. Canning. No, really. Not just the "Yay, I get to pull homemade food out of the pantry in the winter" aspect, but I love the whole process-- from sterilizing the jars to that satisfying sound of lids sealing at the end. It feels so empowering to be able to preserve wholesome food for later. But that could be because I'm kind of a food nerd.... Anyway. I was recently able to ...Continue Reading
DIY All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner
Homemade cleaners are all the rage right now, and it's easy to see why-- People are tired of paying big bucks for store-bought cleaners than almost require a gas mask in order to use safely. Plus, many homemade versions work just as good, if not better than the commercial brands. So what's not to love!? I've used a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water as an all-purpose cleaner for years now... But, not gonna lie-- sometimes I miss ...Continue Reading