There's nothing quite like burning a cozy candle in the evening after the day's work is complete. Something about this simple act says, "Good work today. Now enjoy the rest." I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances (learn why I... Continue Reading →
Homemade Cottage Cheese
I started making homemade cottage cheese for two reasons: my husband loves it, and I wasn't pleased with the ingredients found in store-bought cottage cheese. I wanted a cost effective and healthier option for my husbands favorite snack food. Homemade cottage cheese is more cost effective to make from scratch than purchase at the grocery... Continue Reading →
How to Sew a Button
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 →
10 Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas will soon be upon us! It's only November as I'm writing this, but I know how quickly the next two months pass by, so I'm aiming to have all my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. A lofty goal? Perhaps...we shall see. It can be so easy to get stuck on what to gift certain... Continue Reading →
How to Can Homemade Applesauce
There's nothing quite like homemade cinnamon applesauce. The store bought stuff just can't compare! You can find my Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce here! It's extremely easy to make and absolutely delicious. In fact, you may struggle to keep the family out of it so you can store it away! I enjoy making a large batch... Continue Reading →
Naturally Sweetened Granola
I love a yummy yogurt parfait for breakfast or as a snack. Vanilla yogurt, chocolate chips, blueberries, strawberries, and finally...granola! It's one of my favorite treats. I used to buy granola at the store until I realized that I could make it at home for much cheaper! I now enjoy making a big batch at... Continue Reading →
Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce
Store-bought applesauce just can't compete with the homemade, good-stuff. I guarantee that once you make it yourself you'll never want anything but homemade applesauce. This recipe pairs so very well with breakfast dishes like Sourdough Pancakes, Waffles, or Chocolate Chip Muffins, alongside holiday treats such as Honey Sweetened Monster Cookies or Sourdough Peanut Butter Swirl... Continue Reading →
Homemade Blender Butter
I find joy in making food from scratch, so I was excited to learn that I could use my blender to make homemade butter! Now this recipe is not 100% from scratch...I don't have access to fresh cream from cows milk, but this is the best I can do for now. I love to serve... Continue Reading →