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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 who 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 it so 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…
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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!…
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Simple Canned Sweet Corn Recipe: Right off the Cob Flavor
Sweet corn is one of those things during the summer that I look forward to! Nothing beats fresh corn on the cob, except when you can have Canned Sweet Corn in the dead of winter and still enjoy that delicious flavor. Grab this simple pressure canner recipe a try and enjoy! 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. I love opening canned sweet corn knowing the quality and taste is going to be exactly as it…
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Zesty Dill Pickles: A New Classic Recipe
Don’t be going and getting too impressed after I tell you this but…I did win 1st place at the county fair with these Zesty Dill Pickles. I just want you to know that when you’re deciding if you want to try it or not. 😆 After trying many different pickle recipes over the last several years, this zesty dill pickles recipe is the one that has been requested over and over by friends who have tried it! 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…
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Golden Elixir: How to Make & Use Dandelion-Infused Oil
If you’ve ever been curious about making your own Dandelion-Infused Oil, you’re about to discover just how simple and rewarding it can be. Those sunny yellow blooms in your yard aren’t just weeds, they’re packed with skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits perfect for homemade remedies. Every spring, I gather fresh dandelions to create a rich, golden oil that can be used in salves, lotions, and even massage blends. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to make dandelion-infused oilusing a quick, effective method that preserves all the natural goodness. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the…
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Learn How To Make This Homemade Chess / Ooey Gooey Cake
Growing up, my aunt made the most amazing cake ever! A chess cake! It was one of my favorites and what everyone begged me to bring to holiday get-togethers as an adult. It was not until doing a deep dive into trying to learn how to make this Homemade chess cake that I learned that calling it a ‘Chess Cake’ is only what the Southerners call it. The North calls it an ‘Ooey Gooey Cake’. Whatever you call it, it is made the same and absolutely delicious. The only issue I had with it is that it is made with a box cake recipe, and I have been trying to…
