Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are helpful. If you’re dealing with an itchy, flaky scalp, like me you know how frustrating scalp eczema can be. The constant itching, dry patches, and embarrassing flakes can make you feel like you’ve tried everything. For a long time black was my signature color, so this was really hard for me to always have to worry about having flakes on…
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Affiliate Disclosure:Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely use and believe are helpful. Why I Make My Own Applesauce Making applesauce at home is one of those things that sounds like a lot… until you actually do it. Then you realize it’s just a simple, repeatable process — especially when you’re doing it in bulk like we do. We usually make about 10 bushels at a time, so this is real-life, get-it-done, stock-the-shelves…
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Affiliate Disclosure Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are helpful. Why Make Your Own Butter? Making butter at home is one of those simple kitchen skills that feels a little like magic. You start with something as basic as cream, and before you know it—you’ve got fresh, real butter. I personally make all of my butter using my KitchenAid stand mixer. I’ll get it going and then work on something else—usually…
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Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are helpful. Spring is the most popular time of year to start raising baby chicks. Warmer temperatures make it easier to care for them, and by late summer your flock can be fully grown and ready to join the coop. Save this guide so you have it when you bring your chicks home. If you’ve been thinking about raising baby chickens, but feel overwhelmed by…
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Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are helpful. If you’ve ever thought about learning how to can your own food, the first question most beginners ask is: what supplies do I actually need? When I started learning about canning, I quickly realized there were dozens of tools mentioned online. It can feel overwhelming at first. The good news is that you only need a few basic tools to start preserving food…
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If you’re new to home food preservation, you’ve likely heard about water bath canning and pressure canning. While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes — and using the wrong one can be unsafe. This guide breaks down the key differences, when to use each method, and what equipment you’ll need, so you can confidently choose the right option for your kitchen. What Is Water Bath Canning? Water canning is my preferred method, only because I am not as familiar with pressure canning, and watching that little dial go up and down for an hour gives me butterflies…
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Discover what essential oils are, where they come from, and how people have used them for thousands of years—for wellness, beauty, and natural living.
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Make your own DIY foaming hand soap in just minutes with simple, natural ingredients. 🌿🫧 This affordable recipe uses castile soap and essential oils to create a safe, eco-friendly hand wash your whole family will love!
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Affiliate Disclosure:I may earn a small commission if you purchase products through the affiliate links in this post, at no extra cost to you. Summertime on the farm means sunshine, green pastures… and unfortunately, swarms of flies. Each year, I mix up a batch of my homemade livestock spray to help keep our animals comfortable. The cows aren’t exactly fans of the spraying part, so I usually set out their grain, hand out a few animal crackers, and start spritzing while they’re happily distracted. This recipe came together after reading countless other livestock spray ideas and experimenting with what really…
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Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn a small commission if you purchase products through the affiliate links in this post, at no extra cost to you. I’m so excited today to share with you one of my all-time favorite essential oils — Lemongrass.This bright, citrusy oil instantly lifts my mood and fills my home with a fresh, clean scent. But lemongrass isn’t just about fragrance — it has so many wonderful uses, from supporting healthy digestion to soothing sore muscles, and even keeping pesky bugs away. Whether I’m diffusing it in the morning to energize my day, adding it to my…
