Fall isn’t all about pumpkin! With all the hubub about pumpkin spice lattes and other pumpkin treats, it can be easy to forget that other fall flavors exist. But they do, and one of my favorites is apple cider! You can get the delicious smell of apple cider and improve your skin at the same time with this DIY Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub! The orange essential oil in this spiced apple cider sugar scrub is optional, but if you have it, definitely add it in! It smells wonderful, and is the type of essential oil that just makes you feel… [Read More]
15 Gorgeous Fall Wall Art Printables
Fall is definitely on its way here, and it is indeed time for pumpkin spice everything. And we just love it! We can’t help but get caught up in the magic of autumn, and often that involves some serious crafting, and some drastic décor changes. If you love to change up your décor come autumn, and you love an easy DIY (we know you do!) and you don’t want to spend a fortune on it, have I got a great collection for you! Check out these 15 Gorgeous Fall Wall Art Printables! Easy, simple wall art is a great way… [Read More]
7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have
A kitchen that operates with frugality in mind is a great way to keep your household expenses down while creating some fantastic meals. To run a frugal kitchen, there are a few items you want to keep on hand. By keeping these 7 things every frugal kitchen should have in stock, you’ll be more successful at keeping your meal costs down on a regular basis. Here is what you need to know to get started. 7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have 1. A basic crockpot. My #1 thing that every frugal kitchen should have is a crockpot slow cooker! One… [Read More]
Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread
I’m sure you guys know this by now, but I love making homemade bread! But often I shy away from yeast breads and make dessert breads instead. That’s mainly because I (like so many other home cooks) don’t really look forward to kneading bread. Kneading dough is just one of those things that sounds simple, but winds up taking much more effort and time than you feel it should. But there are ways to make delicious yeast bread, without a bread machine, and without kneading! Here’s how to make Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread! The times that I do make non-dessert… [Read More]
15 Charming DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
Looking to add a little decor to your home? Do you prefer simple, sensible items, airy spaces, and just the right combination of luxe and rustic? Consider adding some farmhouse style decor to your space! And no, you don’t even have to live on a farm. We’ve found 15 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas to help you capture the farmhouse style and add charm to your home! Farmhouse style used to mean rural areas, building materials that were available locally, and a porch. The farmhouse usually had a formal area up front, and a business end (a functional kitchen where harvested produce… [Read More]
14 Things To Make Using Fresh Mint
Mint is one of the easiest plants to grow, and packs some of the biggest benefits. For example, this sweet smelling herb freshens breath and acts as a deterrent for mice. It can also be used fresh from the garden in many different recipes and DIYs. I’ve collected 14 Things to Make Using Fresh Mint, because I have so much of it growing in a container! I have to find a way to use it all! If you don’t grow it, you can usually buy fresh mint leaves in most grocery stores (by the prepackaged salad or in the produce section)… [Read More]
18 Completely Irresistible Pumpkin Desserts
Whether it’s the color of the leaves, the noticeably cooler weather, or the amazing smell of pumpkin pie spice that has you thinking pumpkin, we hear you. The minute it starts to look a little like fall, we start hunting down some delicious pumpkin recipes. In fact, we’ve found 18 Completely Irresistible Pumpkin Desserts for you to try! Pumpkins not only make great decorations, they also happen to be excellent in pies, tarts, breads, cakes and more. For example, try the Pumpkin Pie Parfait for a stunning dessert. Plus, you could totally enjoy it for breakfast! Impress your guests with the Slow… [Read More]
Orange and Comfrey Shea Butter Soap
Fall is starting! Already some of the trees in my yard are dropping their leaves, and a couple of mornings have actually been pleasantly cool. While I love the fall season, my skin isn’t that much of a fan. As the days get colder, my skin dries out faster. Rather than pay high prices for some natural highly moisturizing soap from the store, I decided to just make my own before the cold weather hit too hard! Here’s how to make Orange and Comfrey Shea Butter Soap (in a cute owl shape)! Making your own soap, using a suspension formula… [Read More]
