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Discover 3 Amazing Tallow Products for Dry Winter Skin Relief
Tallow products have become super popular recently, and for good reason! They are so beneficial to our skin and I think the benefits need to be talked about more. Using tallow for dry skin this winter will be a game changer for you and I can’t wait! What is Tallow? Tallow is rendered and purified beef fat. Yup, you read that right! When you render beef fat (specifically suet, found around the kidneys) you are ridding it of impurities and water. You’re left with a nutrient-dense fat that will nourish your skin. It can then be mixed with lye and made into soap, used as a moisturizer, or used in…
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How to Rebatch Jelly That Didn’t Set Properly
“HELP! It’s been more than 24 hours since I made my jelly and it didn’t set!” This happened to me a few times when I tried to use a couple of low-sugar pectin recipes for my grape jelly. All I wanted was to enjoy homemade grape jelly with a little less sugar, is that too much to ask? Apparently so. Well, my mishaps are for your benefit because I figured out how to rebatch jelly that didn’t set and I’m happy to share it with you. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us to offset the cost of running the blog. We…
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5 Essential Swaps for a More Nontoxic Home
There’s no doubt that nontoxic living is “in” right now and for good reason! We all hear about the negative side effects of microplastics, fragrances, and packaged foods. It can be so overwhelming to try to tackle everything and switch your whole life around though. Actually, I would argue that it is nearly impossible to do so. Over the last several years, as I learn more and more about ingredients and chemicals added to some of our foods and everyday products, I have slowly started to switch some things out and eliminate some other things from our home and lives. When to Switch to Nontoxic Products I don’t think anyone…
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Make & Can Unsweetened Applesauce: A How To Guide
Applesauce is a staple side dish and snack in our house. I love to eat it with cottage cheese and my daughters enjoy it with their lunch several times weekly. It doesn’t get old for us! The first time I made applesauce I was pleasantly surprised that it was so easy. I mean…it’s just apples and water! I’ve learned a few tips and tricks on the tools to use to make it easier and tried different variations throughout the years. You can add cinnamon or different fruits to your applesauce to add extra flavor. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us to…
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Easy Raspberry Crumble: A Delightful Dessert for Every Occasion
If you’ve been around our blog for a little while you’ll know I’m a little obsessed with my crumble recipe and I’m excited to share another variation with you today! The beauty of this general crumble recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen fruit and canned pie filling (like this strawberry rhubarb filling or blueberry pie filling). You can also make it as big or small as you want to fit whatever pan or dish you have. So grab some raspberries and try your own raspberry crumble. Don’t forget to comment on this blog post when you try this recipe, we love hearing from you! This post contains…
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The Official Secret On How To Identify Parasites And Coccidia
OK OK, It is no secret. But there are a lot of us, most of us I would say, that don’t know how to identify parasites or coccidia in our chickens, ducks, rabbits, and even dogs unless we go to a veterinarian. This is all great if you have the ability to take your animals to see a vet, But when it comes to animals like backyard chickens or ducks there is a huge population of people who don’t have a veterinarian that lives by them that treats these animals. So learning how to identify parasites and coccidia can save an animal’s life. This skill also will help your animal…
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How To Make Bar Soap Last Longer: 4 Tips For Proper Storage And Usage to Save you Money
There are a few ways to make natural bar soap last longer between uses. Let’s face it, high-quality soap made with high-quality organic ingredients is pricey. You want to make it last as long as possible and get all those nutritious ingredients onto your skin, not down the drain. Check out these simple tips and tricks to lengthen the life of your soap. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more info. 1. Use a Soap Saver…
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How to Pressure Can Diced Onions for Long-Lasting Flavor
There are a few different ways to preserve onions. If you don’t have a lot of space to keep whole onions throughout the winter or extra freezer space to keep frozen onions, you may want to consider canning them. This year, we had a GREAT crop of onions and decided to try canning! We froze a lot of diced onions and wanted to save some of that precious freezer space for meat and berries that we collected this summer too. I did some research and while most of the onion canning recipes are for pickled onions, I did find a tested recipe from the Clemson Cooperative Extention that gives instructions…
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Essential Oils For Tallow Soaps: Unlock Their Luxurious Benefits And Uses
Incorporating essential oils into our soap recipes enhances the beneficial properties of the oils used and aligns with a more natural and holistic approach to skincare. We love to use essential oils for their luxurious aroma and other beneficial properties. Essential oils can play a big part in the healing and well-being of your skin. Discover some of our favorite oils to use below! Benefits of Essential Oils Instead of Synthetic Fragrances Essential oils are derived from plants and give the natural scent and benefits of that plant. Synthetic fragrances are chemically made and the full ingredients list is sometimes not given, making it difficult to ensure that these fragrances…
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DIY Delight: How to Can Elderberry Syrup + Adding Honey
Elderberry Syrup can be a game changer when you or your family get sick during cold and flu season. I love having this on hand for a sweet preventative and for when we’re battling that cold. I have found a few people in my area that make elderberry syrup! While I love supporting small businesses and moms with side hustles, it gets pretty expensive to purchase all the elderberry syrup that we need for the winter season. It’s easy enough to make that if you can get your hands on some elderberries, you should give it a try! Don’t forget, you absolutely HAVE to cook elderberries. They are toxic when…
