When I was growing up, I knew I wasn't like everyone else. When I wanted to make biscuits and gravy, I didn't want to grab a packet and a can. I wanted to go get the flour, buttermilk, the rolling pin, etc. and create a meal. Not just throw some food on the table. I … [Read more...] about How to Create a Whole Foods Kitchen: Part One
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Homemade Toothpaste
I declared on Instagram over a week ago that I had finished up my last tube of natural toothpaste. That $3.29 tube was the last tube I had plans on buying. I told myself when it runs out... we go to homemade. I do that to myself a lot. When I know there is a superior homemade … [Read more...] about Homemade Toothpaste
Making Christmas: How to make your own herbal lip balm
This years gift giving was a little different. I do make a lot of the gifts we give. I love homemade and I love the thought and effort put behind the gift. When you take the time to give something to someone that would be beneficial to that person or is something that person has … [Read more...] about Making Christmas: How to make your own herbal lip balm
How to make your own laundry soap
I know everyone pretty much has done this by now, but just in case you are late to the party, here's a little how-to. It's as easy as can be and once you buy some of the ingredients, you have massive amounts of detergent you can use. Laundry for days... and days... and … [Read more...] about How to make your own laundry soap
Homestead Lentil Stew
Once a week, I have one of my kids 'shop' from the freezer and bring me several packs of meat. This week, my eldest brought in a pack of chicken thighs, a small pork roast, a package of bacon (of course... this child is a bacon fiend!) and a small pack of tenderloin chops. From … [Read more...] about Homestead Lentil Stew
