Over the past couple of years, there has been a lot of hype associated with Himalayan pink salt lamps. I am always talking about how the world we live in is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, and therefore we are becoming more and more surrounded by it. While there are the most obvious downsides to technology, did you know too much technology around can actually effect your health? Technology, everything from your cell phone to your TV and back to your computer, actually release ... [ Read More ]
10 (More) Skills to Build While You Dream of Your Homestead
We have previously discussed old fashioned skills that everyone should have, and we even touched on some homesteading skills you can work on during the winter, but there is an extremely long list of skills to be learned or improved on while you are waiting for your homesteading dream to become a reality. The skills we have already discussed include breadmaking, cooking from scratch, indoor/container gardening, canning and preserving, sewing, herbal remedies, and DIY supplies. But the list ... [ Read More ]
17 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Benefit You
While we have already talked about uses for white vinegar and even uses for baking soda, there are other great multi-taskers still out there—like apple cider vinegar! Today, I want to talk about 17 different ways you can use apple cider vinegar to benefit both your health and home. ... [ Read More ]
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
With winter creeping in here in the Midwest, I am stuck in that weird transition period where I drive to work with my heat on and when I get off work I roll the windows all the way down! Alas, I can't be quite so careless with my thermostat at home, or our utility bill would be through the roof. So, slowly but surely, I've started to winterize my house for the coming months. I am fairly new at this, so I'd like to share with you some things I already do as well as some things I've discovered, ... [ Read More ]
Natural Cleaning Supplies for Around the House
As a continuation for natural cleaning supplies for the kitchen and bathroom and natural cleaning supplies for laundry day, I wanted to finish up discussing all natural cleaning supplies with a roundup of a few of my favorite supplies for various areas around the house. Read on! Homemade Febreeze I love walking in to a fresh-smelling home, but unfortunately I've been known to overspend on candles and scentsy. Even Febreeze can run about $5 for a bottle! This alternative homemade mist will ... [ Read More ]
Natural Cleaning Supplies for Laundry Day
As you guys know by now, I'm a little bit of a clean freak. As previously promised, I'd like to continue my roundup of all natural DIY cleaning supplies. Since there are so many different cleaning supplies, I'm breaking it down by uses. Formerly, we focused on the kitchen and bathroom and we will also talk about the rest of the house but today I'd like to focus on everyone's favorite chore—laundry! Here are some cheap, simple, and all natural supplies to help you get through laundry day! The ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Infused Vinegar
There are various recipes that call for an infused vinegar, and at the price they are sold for in stores it is just plain silly to do anything but make your own. There are minimal ingredients needed, a lot of possibilities, and in some cases, these mixtures can even be used topically. The Basics First, you need to decide what kind of infusion you want to make. Whether you are wanting to make a simple drizzle to put over stuff or something specific for a recipe, the ingredients will ... [ Read More ]
Natural Cleaning Supplies for the Kitchen and Bathroom
With cold weather creeping in, I've found myself spending a lot more of my free time indoors. With that being said, my house seems to be taking a blow from being occupied more, and it has become a complete disaster. Recently, I've started a winter deep clean, which has led me to replenishing my supply of cleaning materials. So, I wanted to do a round up of DIY cleaning supplies. I realize there are A LOT of different cleaning supplies, so I'll try to break it down by uses. Today I want to ... [ Read More ]
How to Roast and Season Pumpkin Seeds
I recently took a camping trip to soak up the fall season. We sat around the campfire, went hiking, and saw some beautiful views filled largely with colorful leaves. To really get into the fall season, we also got some pumpkins to carve—which led to the most delicious campfire pumpkin seeds! My family actually didn't ever make pumpkin seeds while I was growing up that I remember, so my friends took the lead on this, but I was so surprised by how it easy it was for such a tasty outcome! I ... [ Read More ]
Vegetarian Mexican Casserole Recipe
As demonstrated with my Slow Cooker Chile Verde, I love spicy food and Mexican cuisine. There is just something about it I can't resist! So, I decided to try a Mexican casserole. Mine was vegetarian, but it's really easy to add either ground beef or chicken. The outcome was somewhat enchilada-like, with a little bit of crunch! Here's the recipe: Vegetarian Mexican Casserole Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins Prep is fairly quick and ... [ Read More ]