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5 Essential Nontoxic 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. I hope this will inspire you to make a few Nontoxic Swaps. It can be so overwhelming to try to tackle everything and switch your whole life around though. 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 homes and…
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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! For additional delightful…
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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 and 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 who lives by them that treats these animals. So learning how to identify parasites and coccidia can save an animal’s life. This skill will also 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, consider Canned Diced Onions! 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. Check my Timeline for Harvesting and Canning in Zone 5 for more of what you can do with your garden goodies! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but…
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Essential Oils For Tallow Soap: Unlock Their Luxurious Benefits And Uses
Essential Oils for Soap enhance the beneficial properties of the oils used and align 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! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help 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. Benefits of…
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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…
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The Ultimate Simple Rhubarb Pie Recipe: Classic and Delicious
We’re a big fan of Simple Rhubarb Pie and missed it a lot when we lived on the east and west coasts of the US. Little did we know, rhubarb is a Midwest thing and I couldn’t find it in other areas! I’ve shared several other rhubarb recipes that I LOVE to make during fresh rhubarb season and then with frozen rhubarb during the winter. I used to add strawberries whenever making rhubarb desserts. Recently, I’ve been warming up to the classic rhubarb flavor and this pie showcases the tart flavors. Check out the From Scratch Desserts for even more tasty dessert ideas. This post contains affiliate links. This will…
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3 Important Reasons to STOP Storing Canning Jars With Rings
I know it seems kind of weird and your jars might look a little naked but there are a few important reasons to be storing canning jars WITHOUT the rings. This extra step is worth it for your family’s safety and piece of mind. If you’re looking for some canning recipes you’re in the right place! Check out my Black Raspberry Jam recipe or this delicious Chicken Soup Pressure Canning recipe. 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!…
