These Espresso Walnut No Bake Cookies take me back to my childhood. When I was growing up No Bake Cookies were a staple in the house. At the very least, a couple times a month, out would come the peanut butter, oatmeal, and cocoa powder. Waiting for them to set up was excruciating and I would sneak gooey pieces off the waxed paper whenever I could until I got a couple solid cookies and a cold ...
Homemade Lemon Zest Soap
I’m loving all of the homemade soap recipes we’ve got coming. This Homemade Lemon Zest Soap is no exception. It’s two ingredients y’all....two!!!! Melt and pour base and lemon zest! Related- Homemade Lavender Soap If you already have a melt and pour base feel free to use it and save even more money. Since this soap really is just the base and no add ins I would make sure to use one that ...
Best Time to Begin Spring Planting
When is the best time to begin Spring planting? As the ground starts to thaw in late winter or early spring, and the birds start to sing their mating songs, most gardeners find it impossible to stay inside. This desire to start digging and planting in the garden is not only natural, it is probably the most practical course of action a gardener can take. Related- >Preparing the Homestead ...
Tips for Foraging Edible Plants
It is very possible to get a good meal off the land, you just need to know where to look and what to look for! Foraging can be a fun hobby, plus a way to supplement your diet for free. Look below for 7 tips for foraging edible plants, and see what you need to know before you pick your next snack. Related- Planning a Medicinal Garden Tips for Foraging Edible Plants 1. Get permission to ...
Oatmeal Lavender Soap
Creating your own homemade soap like this Oatmeal Lavender Soap is easier than you might think. Once you figure out a few soap recipes that you like, it’s easy to customize it by adding in oils, flowers, and scents. This soap recipe uses finely ground oatmeal, lavender essential oil (so relaxing), and dried lavender flower that make it super pretty. Related- Homemade Lavender ...
The Ultimate How to Grow Lavender Post
Ever wondered how to grow lavender or what to do with lavender? Read on! Lavender is beautiful growing in your garden with its deep purple flowers and soft green stems-lining your walkway, or in containers but there are many other reasons to add some to your yard. It is wonderful in recipes, crafts, and hanging in bunches around the house, repels mosquitos, and it also attracts bees and ...
Planning a Medicinal Garden
When it comes to building a functional garden on your homestead you can't really get much better than adding a medicine garden. Planning a medicinal garden is easy and can go along way to building your self-sustainable homestead. These tips will make the process so much easier and will have you planting in no time. Related- Plants to Grow for Medicinal Tea Planning a Medicinal Garden Know ...
DIY Lemon Lavender Sugar Cubes
These DIY Lemon Lavender Sugar Cubes make your afternoon hot or iced tea a special treat! Making your own sugar cubes is not only easy and fun it's a great way to infuse a little personality into your drinks like hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade. I love the fresh brightness of lemon and the herbal flavor of lavender so I decided to use these two to create pretty DIY Lemon Lavender Sugar ...
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder can difficult and a bit overwhelming. My hope is that this post will help you gain more information and help calm the overwhelming feelings that you may be dealing with. Sensory Processing Disorder is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and processing the information that comes in through the senses. Sensory processing disorder can come on ...
7 Plants to Grow for Medicinal Tea Making
Making your own tea can be therapeutic and good for your health, while growing your own tea making herbs can be great for your budget! Growing your own herbs for tea making isn’t difficult, in fact it can be quite enjoyable. Look below at these 7 plants to grow for medicinal tea making, and see how simple it can be to grow your own medical tea garden. 7 Plants to Grow for Medicinal Tea ...