My first time tasting snow cream was around 2006 when I was in college. A friend of mine who grew up in South Carolina introduced me to homemade snow ice cream during a fresh snowfall on campus when we got inches of snow from a small snow storm that blew through. I remember it being so much fun making snow angels and then collecting a large bowl of snow to make ice…
Simply Earth Essential Oils have changed my approach to clean living and oils in general. Every time I asked around about oils, people always recommended multi-level marketing companies. The problem? They were way too expensive. Eventually, I found a few Simply Earth Essential Oil reviews. It was a total game-changer. This post does contain affiliate…
I didn’t eat mayonnaise growing up, and admittedly I was grossed out by it into my early adult life. Crafting the perfect homemade mayonnaise recipe was the last thing on my family’s list for home projects. But there was always one specific mayonnaise that I loved – Publix mayo. If you’re from Florida or have…
Many individuals are searching for more natural, home remedies approaching colds and sore throats. Here are 9 natural remedies I use to help out with a sickness when I have it. 9 home remedies to use in aiding a cold and/or sore throat during any season. Colds and sore throats can put a real damper…
Holidays are stressful but they don’t have to be. Every year I give myself pep talks and stress free holiday tips before family comes into town. Here are 10 great tips for how to have a stress free holiday this season. Learn to have a happy holiday with these tips for a stress-free holiday season….
If you have a homesteader to buy for on your Christmas list this year, these are great gift ideas for homesteading individuals of all levels. I’ve gifted some of these to myself I love them so much! Over 15 gift ideas for the homesteader and hobby farmer in your life. There are new homesteaders every…
Are you shopping for gifts for the gardener in your life? Well I’m glad you’re here because I have the perfect gifts for you! All of these gifts are sure to grow your special someone’s affection for you in no time, or just simply put a smile on their face. Gift ideas for the gardeners…
Holiday traditions are passed down from family to family throughout the years. But what if your family doesn’t have any traditions? I come from a family lacking of proper traditions and that got me thinking. Why not start my own? We don’t like to blow a lot of money during the holidays if we can…
Have you been meaning to declutter your home? The holidays are coming and I bet stress is already creeping slowly back into your life. If all the holidays do is remind you of all that junk you meant to get out months before, then this six-week challenge is for you. A six week guide to…
Are you ready to learn how to have a frugal holiday season? I can’t believe we’re already getting to the time of year where little pumpkin candies are popping up and Christmas lights are on display. 4 frugal holiday tips for achieving a frugal holiday season (so you can enjoy the holidays)! The world revolves…
I love being in the kitchen and I love cheap gadgets. The love of baking and cooking runs in my family. As I get older, I continue to find little things that make my life in the kitchen easier. 5 cheap kitchen gadgets I use every day and can’t live without. From cooking with grease…
Here are 20 self-sufficient things you can learn to do while socially distancing yourself under the COVID-19 quarantine! BONUS: These are all accessible whether you have land or not! 20 ways to get closer to self-sufficiency while quarantined in your home. What better time is there to practice self-sufficiency than when you’re under a COVID-19…
We all know that the holidays can come with financial hits and pressure to provide lavish gifts. Why not make your own? My older sister and I love making each other homemade gifts! These DIY Christmas Gifts to Make on a Budget are ones that ANYONE can make. 5 Christmas gifts you can make on…
Another year has come and gone, another Thanksgiving blogging and another Thanksgiving on my homestead. This lifestyle has provided me with so many opportunities to grow, learn and understand. I started thinking that surely I couldn’t be the only one. As a “thank you” to this homesteading community, I’ve asked all the homesteaders I’ve come…
The last buttermilk biscuits you’ll ever need, this cast iron slap-your-mama good biscuits will be a hit at every occasion. Have you ever seen Lonesome Dove and watched Mr. Augustus McCrae cook biscuits in that dutch oven over an open fire in Texas? Well, ever since I saw that I knew I had to marry…
Before we start, I want to make it clear that I have not achieved zero waste and, compared to some, I am still a beginner. Not many of us can wake up one morning and decided that we’ll be zero waste all of a sudden. If you’re wanting to become a zero-waster, I invite you…
There’s no reason to completely let your zero waste guard down when it comes to stuffing those stocking this Christmas. Here are 9 great Zero Waste Stocking Stuffer Ideas to get your eco-friendly juices going! 9 ideas for zero waste stocking stuffers for a greener Christmas. Car Coasters I was really happy when I found…
Did you know that maintaining an eco-friendly home and reducing chemicals in your home can help with environmental anxiety? Here are a few ways in my home that I “go green” every day. How to reduce chemicals in your home and go green today. When I finally “came to” and realized the damage human beings…
***This post is part of a Thankful Loop post as part of the Natural Living Bloggers Helping Each Other Facebook Group. Please click the links below to read other bloggers post within the loop, you won’t be sorry!: A Day of Thanks, Today and Tomorrow I used to live my life on edge. Not to…
This time of the year we’re all spending our last buck on buying those Christmas presents and could stand to earn an extra dollar. Here are 7 ways to earn extra money this holiday season! 7 ways to earn extra money and how to earn extra money this holiday season. Wouldn’t it be nice to…
The keto lifestyle has been so good to me from the energy boost to the weight loss. Update: I strayed for a while but I’m back on it! I was reminded of this keto grilled cheese recipe and will be whipping it up for lunch this week. YUM. I’ll admit there are a few things…
There are multiple steps you can take to say no to plastic waste. Today, I want to tell you how I fuel my fire and how I’m taking steps to reduce my carbon footprint. 5 ways to say no to plastic and start minimizing waste in your life today. For a long time, I turned…
The only single-serve cookie you should ever make, this chocolate chip gooey goodness is the best, most delicious quick snack. Pass the milk, please! (Created by Jaclyn at Cooking Classy) First, I want to tell you that I did not create this delicious single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe…but I sure wish I would’ve! This cookie…
I love seeing stories and reading blogs of people who reduce waste in their home to almost zero. Here are a few, simple things that you can start doing today to reduce waste in your home! 5 super simple ways to reduce waste in your home today. I will admit, it seems close to impossible…
I didn’t know what kombucha was until I moved in with my now-husband back in college. In fact, I’d never even heard of it. Emerson had a roommate that was brewing kombucha tea and it fascinated me…and then I found out how expensive it was to buy and how CHEAP (and easy) it is to…
