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A well-stocked pantry is the foundation of a smooth-running kitchen. When your shelves are filled with essential ingredients, you can create meals with ease, save money on groceries, and reduce unnecessary trips to the store. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your pantry, having a solid list of staple items makes all […]

How to Stock Your Pantry and Save Money on Groceries

There’s something magical about creating handmade holiday ornaments—especially when they bring a cozy, vintage charm to your Christmas tree. These vintage-style salt dough ornaments, made with a wooden cookie press, are an easy and fun project to try this holiday season. Plus, they’re a great way to add a personal touch to your decor or […]

DIY Vintage Salt Dough Ornaments with Wooden Cookie Presses

Are you ready to take your skincare routine to the next level with simple, natural ingredients? Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to glowing skin with these two easy DIY essentials: Rose Water and Rose-Infused Olive Oil! Both are rich in nutrients and antioxidants and designed to nourish your skin from the inside out. […]

DIY Skincare: Make Your Own Rose Water & Rose-Infused Olive Oil

Mason jar filled with rose-infused oil and rose water, showcasing homemade skincare essentials

As winter settles in, having a well-stocked pantry ensures you can enjoy comforting meals, homemade treats, and nutritious food without last-minute grocery runs. It’s the season to embrace intentional living, using what you’ve grown, preserved, or sourced locally. Below is your guide to building a cozy winter pantry, hearty meal ideas using pantry staples, and […]

The Essentials of a Cozy Winter Pantry: What to Stock and How to Prepare

Today we are stocking up our apothecary after the winter season with bath & body provisions. Natural Diy Body wash is effortless and cost-effective to make! Body wash recipe: 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon of vitamin E 10 drops of lavender essential oil 10 drops of mint essential oil 1/2 cup of […]

Moisturizing Coconut Oil Body Wash

This is my first year making immune boosting elderberry syrup and I am hooked. Making your own batch is super easy and more tasty and affordable than store-bought brands. I love how you can customize your batch to meet your overall needs. I have a child with an autoimmune disease so this immune boosting elderberry […]

Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup

On a list of my favorite things, lavender must be in the top 5! I absolutely love the smell, and taste and I love using lavender anywhere I can! I harvest some lavender over the summer and dried it. It makes a beautiful decoration but also is an important ingredient in many of our bath […]

Lavender Infused Oil For Lotions and Balms

Today I was able to go thrifting and bring home some new treasures to style in my home. I typically visit our local thrift stores once to twice a month in search of things we may need ( or want ) before ever buying new. I find thrifting a bit therapeutic. I love wandering the […]

Therapy in Thrifting

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