Make Your Own: Cleaning Supplies I like to keep things simple… and clean! But I decided a long time ago I wouldn’t pay the ridiculous prices for cleaning supplies. I’ve been the route of “homemade” cleaners, and I’ve found my cleaning needs for the most part, come down to some simple separate items! Meet my…
Make your Own Hummingbird Food Recipe #DIY #Recipe
Make your Own Hummingbird Food Recipe #DIY #Recipe One of things I truly love about living on a Mountain is the number of Hummingbirds we get now. Now that definitely needs more of an explanation so here goes…. & don’t laugh 🙂 I am a transplant from NY and while we did have hummingbirds it seemed never…
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Make Your Own Sourdough Starter
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter I stumbled into the world of fermenting – quite literally. I never really knew it existed! But after I found myself enjoying kombucha made in my own kitchen, and then milk kefir, I realized it was a great investment of the little bit of time it takes to give my…
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Make Your Own Probiotic Milk Kefir
:: Make Your Own Probiotic Milk Kefir :: What is milk kefir? Kefir is the magical elixir that is basically the product of milk (cow, goat, coconut, sheep, buffalo, or camel) having been cultured with kefir grains. The grains are white to bone colored granules resembling clumps of rice or cauliflower. Weird, right? I agree. They…
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DIY-Amish Folded Star Quilted Hot Pad/ Pot Holder Video Tutorial
DIY-Amish Folded Star Quilted Hot Pad/ Pot Holder Video Tutorial Being a Blogger I have the awesome opportunity to follow some of the best in the business when it comes to creating. These people are “artist’s” in the truest nature of the word. One of those people is Crouton Jacks and his Crouton Crafts. I…
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Updated: Make your Own: Rosemary Peppermint Shampoo
:: Make your Own: Rosemary Peppermint Shampoo :: {{ UPDATE! }} A cost breakdown below! I’ve been making shampoo for our family for about two years now. I enjoy being able to switch essential oils if we want a change in the scent, and I also enjoy being able to make and store a…
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Pinto Bean Vegetable Stock- Many Uses
:: Pinto Bean Vegetable Stock- Many Uses :: I love to cook a bag of dried beans to supplement meals and I usually do that once a week. Most of the time it is in the form of mixed bean soup. You may want to take a look here for some frugal foods information and about…
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Chicken Fun! DIY Poultry Pinatas
:: Chicken Fun! DIY Poultry Pinatas :: Unless your hens are always free-range, chances are you’ve seen signs of boredom in their run. Chickens have a strong pecking instinct and they are nosy by nature! When you string up a piñata you take advantage of their pecking instinct and their nosy nature and provide a…
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Make your own Boot Planter
Make your own Boot Planter There is one thing that gets me really excited! When I can make something from what I already have and not have to spend any money– that’s a pretty great feeling! If you have any rubber boots or ‘wellies’ at your house, they will eventually crack if they are put…
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Denim Rug: Give Old Jeans New Life! DIY
Denim Rug: Give Old Jeans New Life! DIY I love this definition of ‘repurpose’… to intend again to design again Doesn’t that sound fresh? If allowed, the idea of repurposing items can really kindle creativity in a person! I found myself growing a pile of old jeans – too small, too worn, too torn. You…
