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  • Homemade Soap

    Unlock the Incredible Benefits of Tallow for Soaps and Skincare

    February 9, 2024 / 2 Comments

    If you’re like me, you were a little weirded out when you first learned about Tallow in Soaps or maybe even tallow in general. You want me to put what on my hands and face? 😆 When I started learning about all its benefits, I quickly got used to the idea and started really appreciating the knowledge. If you struggle with dry…

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    Samantha
  • natural ingredients, oats and honey soap with a honeycomb and oats on a wood table
    Homemade Soap,  Natural Living

    Why I Ditched Toxic Ingredients and Switched to Natural Soaps

    November 12, 2023 / 5 Comments

    Have you ever flipped over a bottle of body wash or baby lotion and been stunned by the ingredient list? I sure was. What started as a simple goal to eat a little healthier after having my first baby quickly snowballed into something bigger. As I started learning to read food labels, I realized I needed to take a closer…

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    Samantha
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    Natural Living

    My Scheduled C-Section Story-Thanks to My Breech Baby

    August 5, 2023 / No Comments

    This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but helps us to offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we are using and are items we would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more info. First of all, I went into this pregnancy NOT wanting to have a C-Section,…

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    Samantha
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    Natural Living

    Review of GroVia All in One Newborn Cloth Diapers

    June 26, 2023 / 3 Comments

    We’ve been using the Newborn All-In-One Grovia Cloth Diapers for 6 weeks now, and we love them! My daughter was born at 8 lbs 14oz, but by the time we got home, she had lost almost a whole pound (yeah, we had a slight weight issue), so she wore them as a 7lb 14oz baby and is about 9 lbs…

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    Samantha
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    Homeschool

    How to Make a Chocolate Rock Cycle

    April 17, 2023 / 1 Comment

    The Rock Cycle is something we study in the Montessori curriculum pretty much every year, especially in the lower elementary years because if you’re 6-9 year old is anything like mine (or any of my students) they are all pretty much obsessed with geology! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset…

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    Samantha
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    How to Make Cran-Raspberry Jam using Cranberry Juice

    February 11, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Cran-raspberry jam with cranberry juice is a sweet-tart twist on a classic fruit spread — and it’s surprisingly hard to find! After coming up short in my search, I decided to create my own version, and it turned out even better than expected. The tart cranberry juice adds a bright pop to the raspberries and gives this jam a nostalgic…

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    Samantha
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    Cooking from Scratch,  From Scratch Desserts

    Black Raspberry Pie with the Best Crumble Top Recipe

    February 10, 2023 / 6 Comments

    It’s no secret that one of my favorite parts of summer is being able to pick fresh black raspberries and make Black Raspberry Pie. You’re going to love this pie, so grab those precious berries and get to baking. Use fresh or frozen black raspberries for this simple recipe. Somehow, this pie with frozen berries tastes better in the dead…

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    Samantha
  • Cooking from Scratch,  From Scratch Desserts

    The Only Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    June 11, 2022 / 6 Comments

    This is the perfect Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble recipe. Try it and tell me if you agree! Living in the Midwest, rhubarb has always been a staple in my dessert recipes. I grew up picking it, dipping it in sugar, and enjoying those tart bites. I love making pies with it and listening to the stories about how my grandma used…

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    Samantha
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    How to Make a Weekly Pregnancy Tracker

    May 10, 2022 / 1 Comment

    First of all, if you’re looking at ideas for pregnancy trackers, you’re probably pregnant so congratulations!! My daughter is currently 7 years old so these are a few years old but still such a cute idea and I plan on doing something similar with my next pregnancy. I just think tracking your belly progress and some random thoughts during your…

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    Samantha
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    Turn Whelk Shells into Beautiful Succulent Planters

    April 28, 2022 / 2 Comments

    First, you go to the beach…then you make the pretty succulent planters. My family recently moved to Northern Illinois from Eastern North Carolina and while in NC I loved going with a friend of mine to the beach to find shells and shark teeth. Walking along the beach is always fun, shells or no shells. One of our favorite spots…

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    Samantha
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