Around here, spring cleaning is in the works. We have been tackling jobs one at a time as the day allows. Spring cleaning is one of my favorite times of the year, simply because I like to have things fresh and clean. Newly organized and in order. It makes work more pleasant in my … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning and Organizing 2014
self-sufficiency
No-poo… again
For a long time I went the no-poo, curly-girl route. I liked the way my hair felt. I liked the curl that bounced back. And probably most of all, I liked the fact that I wasn't using so many chemicals on my hair. Little steps to make our lives a little less chemically … [Read more...] about No-poo… again
How to: Continuous Brew Kombucha
Continuous Brew Kombucha is one of the best decisions I have made in my Homestead Kitchen. It is so much easier and it makes up faster, which means, my hubby... who LOVES kombucha has more booch when he is ready for a nice cold bottle. First thing, if you have never heard of … [Read more...] about How to: Continuous Brew Kombucha
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
Kefir again, but this time with water!
Sorry for the silence. It has been a very long, taxing month or so. I'll fill you in later. There are stories of God's goodness and so I look forward to chat with you soon. In other news, during my absence, I have embarked on a new adventure with Water Kefir!What is water … [Read more...] about Kefir again, but this time with water!