Natural Living
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 Ways to Use Castile Soap
Castile soap, one of the most versatile soaps can be used to make homemade cleaning products, natural body care goods as well as an insect repellant in the garden. Discover 10 ways to use this powerful, pure soap on your homestead. Soap. We use it to bathe. To wash...
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....
How to Make Beeswax Candles
Illuminate your home with the beautiful ambience and soothing glow of a homemade beeswax candle. Discover how easy it is to make candles at home using just a pound of wax, a wick and a jar in this step by step candle making tutorial. This post contains affiliate...
All-Natural Chicken Coop Cleaner
Disinfect and deodorize your chicken coop with this all-natural chicken coop cleaner. Made with a mixture of simple ingredients including herbs and lemons, this cleaning spray will refresh, restore and keep your coop smelling good. Don’t wear your favorite shoes … It...
Lemon Cedar Dusting Spray
Penetrate stubborn grease, grime and dust from your wooden fixtures with this all-natural lemon cedar dusting spray. Made with a few on-hand simple ingredients and essential oils, you’ll be able to clean your home quickly and without any harsh chemicals. This post...
The All-Natural Home Handbook
Get 17 easy DIY recipes for your health and home in this FREE eBook! Learn how to make soap, lotion, cosmetics and home cleaning products using herbs and essential oils. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to grab your FREE digital booklet. Your Natural...
Lemon Thyme Kitchen Cleaner
Ditch the chemical laden cleaning products. Cut through grease, grime and dirt with this DIY lemon thyme kitchen countertop cleaner. A simple, effective cleaning solution made with herbs and essential oils. Homemade DIY Cleaner Dirt. Dust. Grime. These seem to be the...
Citrus Spice Crockpot Potpourri
Fill your home with the warm fragrance of citrus spice, while combating the cool, dry winter days with this easy-to-make crockpot potpourri recipe. Citrus. Spice. And everything nice. That is just what an all-natural potpourri recipe should smell like! Several years...
How to Make Dryer Balls
Skip the chemical laden dryer sheets. Instead, learn how to make a set of long lasting, natural wool dryer balls to soften your laundry and reduce drying time. DIY Dryer Balls Money-saving. All-natural. Those are two phrases I like to abide by on our homestead. This...
How to Create a Natural Medicine Cabinet
Learn how to take charge of your health by building a natural medicine cabinet full of herbs to treat a variety of ailments at a moment’s notice. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case, I...