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Melt and Pour Shampoo Bar Recipe
Craft a beautiful homemade shampoo bar! Made with shea butter, oil, aloe vera, essential oils and a melt and pour soap base to help nourish and hydrate hair. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any...
DIY Dishwasher Tablets
With just 5 ingredients, you can make DIY dishwasher tabs at home! Convenient and effective at removing grease and grime, these natural dish cleaning pods are easy to make and of course save more of your hard earned money. Early on in our marriage, we made the switch...
DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles
Light up your home with a beautiful, all-natural rolled beeswax candle. Incredibly easy to make, with very little supplies, these DIY candles are fun for both adults and kids to create. Learn how to make a pair of rolled beeswax taper candles in the tutorial below. My...
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are a great healthy alternative to conventional ways of storing food. Learn how to inexpensively make a set to fold around sandwiches, snacks and bowls of leftover soups and side dishes. Something new is buzzing around the homestead. They’re...
Homesteaders Gift Guide
Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...
Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle
Making beautiful, scented candles at home is easy and fun! In this tutorial, learn how to make a soy wax candle from start to finish using just 3 materials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case,...
Homemade Anti-Itch Spray
Bug bites and rashes from plant life can be common during the summer months when you’re likely spending a lot of time outside. Try this natural bug bite relief recipe for homemade anti-itch spray. It is made with skin soothing ingredients like calendula, chamomile and...
DIY Citronella Candle
Simple to make and effective at repelling pesky insects, this all-natural homemade citronella candle is not only fun to create but can be quite useful when you want to spend time outdoors and away from biting bugs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
Herbal Facial Soap
Try these easy-to-make melt and pour facial soap bars complete with skin healing herbs, moisturizing oils and soothing shea butter. Lightly scented with lavender essential oil, this facial soap recipe will keep your skin clean and refreshed. Throughout most of my...
DIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Clean your home without harsh chemicals by making a bottle of this DIY all-purpose cleaning spray. Made with just four simple ingredients, you’ll love how quick this cleaner comes together and how well it cleans an assortment of surfaces and settings in your home....
11 Best Natural Cleaning Products for Your Home
Avoid cleaning your home with harsh, unnecessary chemical cleaning products by using simple, natural ingredients you probably already have on hand. Discover 11 ways to effectively clean your space with items like vinegar, citrus fruit, olive oil, herbs and baking...
8 Best Seed Starting Trays
Start the gardening season off with strong, healthy seedlings by using quality seed starting supplies. Discover eight of the best seed starting containers and pots, from large high end, reusable trays to budget-friendly, DIY seed starting supplies. Make sure you...
DIY Citrus Floor Cleaner
Tackle dirt, grease and grime on your floors with this DIY citrus floor cleaner. This solution features citrus fruit, vinegar and castile soap — three ingredients that make an excellent trio for cleaning vinyl, laminate and tile flooring. Learn how to make this basic...
All-Natural DIY Fabric Softener
Soften your clothes and bedding while removing static cling with this all-natural DIY fabric softener recipe. Made with only two ingredients, this liquid fabric softener is quick and easy to make and is certain to brighten your laundry tasks. Expensive. Laundry...
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Effectively clean your clothes while reducing toxins in your home by making a jar of do-it-yourself laundry detergent. Made with just a few simple ingredients, you can quickly make up a batch of homemade laundry detergent that’ll last for many months. Washing. Drying....
8 Best Melt and Pour Soap Bases
Melt and pour soap bases make it easy and quick to create unique bars of soap at home using only natural ingredients like herbs, essential oils and more. Discover 8 of the most popular soap bases to use including goat’s milk, oatmeal and shea butter. This post...
DIY Chest Rub
Naturally soothe an irritated throat and relieve congestion with a jar of DIY vapor rub. Quick to whip up in a pinch and made with only natural ingredients, this chest rub is a great alternative to petroleum based commercial products. This post contains affiliate...
DIY Door Draft Stopper
Keep your heating and cooling costs down while blocking out unwanted noise and light with a do-it-yourself door draft stopper. Get step by step instructions on how to make a simple draft blocker using just 3 materials. Great project for seamstresses or crafters of all...