DIY & Beauty

If you have read About Me page you know that our desire as a family is to move in the direction of production. We long to shun the consumer culture that has become so prevalent in our day and replace it with sustainable practices. Yes, that means we will live these values even if they… Continue Reading

It seems like these days a lot of people have their own version of homemade laundry soap. And I think it’s great! Many people are beginning to realize just how frugal it is to make your own. We’re talking pennies per load! Throughout my laundry soap making journey, I have been through several different powder,… Continue Reading

I have a long-standing love affair with thrift stores. There’s something very addicting about the hunt for one-of-a-kind clothing and furniture. I’ll call it my prowess. Thrift stores, consignment shops, flea markets and estate sale auctions are all reemerging as viable resources for the chic and stylish. I’m sensing a growing movement in fashion and… Continue Reading

In our house, preparations are well underway for the coming seasons. Lip balm making happens to be one of the items high on the list of priorities. I started making my own homemade lip balm one year ago when I came across this recipe on FIMBY. And guess what? I’ll never go back to store… Continue Reading

Pictures and tutorial contributed by Julie Sharpe Fall is in the air and the kitchen is beginning to produce goodness, reflecting the bounty of the season, in preparation for the cool days to come! In our preparation, attention ought to be turned toward the medicine cabinet. And, a well-stocked medicine cabinet should always be sure… Continue Reading