I've spent the past 3 years progressively switching the chemical cleaners out of my house for safer, more natural options. I've already switched to products like Toilet Bowl Cleaner, DIY Natural All Purpose House Cleaner, DIY All Natural Linen Spray, DIY Non-Toxic Dusting Spray, and so much more. Glass cleaner was next on my list!... Continue Reading →
I'm pushing myself to learn some basic and old-fashioned skills that current culture has thrown to the wayside. This includes mending garments in order to give them another chance rather than throwing them out and making certain items for my home instead of purchasing them: Cafe Curtains, A Half Apron, Pillow Case, Banner for Baby... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest right from the start. I usually reach a point during the winter months when my level of joy feels quite low. I'm not sure I'd categorize it as seasonal depression, but for me it's more like a case of the winter blues. My winter blues typically creep in during February and March.... Continue Reading →
We added Chickens to our Homestead this past spring, so this is our very first winter with them around. We Built an A Frame Chicken Tractor for them to stay cozy in throughout the year, and learned a lot about The Basics Needs for Bringing Chicks Home, as well as experimenting with letting them Naturally... Continue Reading →
I've spent the past three years learning about conventional cleaning products and progressively ridding my home of as many as I can. If you take any time to research natural cleaners you'll soon find that baking soda is a major ingredient in the toxic-free cleaning world! So many of the cleaners I make myself contain... Continue Reading →
I find so much enjoyment in cooking from scratch. There's something so special about making items yourself instead of purchasing them pre-made at the grocery store! Here at the Hilltop we strive to make as many things as we can homemade: Fermented Pickles, Cinnamon Applesauce, Garden-Fresh Tomato Sauce, Sourdough Tortillas, and so much more! Peanut... Continue Reading →
Christmas has passed once again. I truly hope that you has a wonderful time with friends and family this year! While Christmas hold so many valuable lessons and memories, I also find that in our culture it is so very easy to fall into a few traps within the holiday season: business, discontentment, consumerism, and... Continue Reading →
I read through Psalm 124 the other day and it hit me in a way like it never had before. You know how Scripture does that at times, right? When a passage, story, or verse that you've read before just seems to light up before your eyes and sink into your heart in a new... Continue Reading →
Winter temperatures are here and Christmas is oh-so-close. It is the tome of year when we all crave the warmth and comfort of home. Making home a cozy and inviting space relies heavily on good smells. Its so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances... Continue Reading →
December. It's one of my favorite months of the year. The house is decorated for Christmas, our first snow may or may not have arrived by now, and each day seems to be filled with a little extra joy and anticipation for all that the holiday season holds. One of the best ways, in my... Continue Reading →