Fermented Vegetables: Simple, Delicious, and Rich in Probiotics!
At first I was intimidated to make fermented vegetables, but I soon discovered that fermenting any vegetable is just as simple and fun as making sauerkraut.
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Grow Crystals: A Great Summer Project for Kids
Growing crystals is a fun learning experience, for kids and adults. Learn how to grow crystals that are large, small, in different colors and shapes, and even in geode formations!
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A Gentle and Exfoliating DIY Facial Polish Recipe
This gentle and effective DIY Face Polish leaves skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated, not red, flaky, or overly dry. It’s my favorite way to get glowing skin!
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Homemade Shower Cleaner for Mold and Mildew
We have high humidity all year. That means mold in shower, toilet, and other secluded areas. I remove the shower mildew and mold with this homemade shower cleaner.
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Homemade Face Wash: A Natural Liquid Facial Cleanser
This homemade face wash is a natural facial cleanser that works great, is inexpensive, and easy to make. You can also tailor it to your specific skin type.
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Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent
This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Use the recipes as they are or tweak to your liking and begin applying your bug spray with confidence. You’ll never buy commercial sprays again!
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Learning How to Make Confetti is Simple and Fun!
Before learning how to make confetti at home I used to buy it from a craft store. Making the party favor myself is a fun, simple, and economical skill.
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DIY Perfume with Lavender & Vanilla Essential Oils
I make most of my own personal products but for the longest time couldn’t find a natural perfume I was comfortable with. So I made my own DIY Perfume! This one is Lavender Vanilla, but you can use the recipe to make any scent you like.
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Learn How To Make Homemade Lye From Wood Ash
As a soap maker, people always ask me about lye. Why I use it, it is toxic, what are the precautions, and even how to make lye at home. It’s actually simple to make lye from scratch. Here’s how!
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Fermented Vegetables: Simple, Delicious, and Rich in Probiotics!
At first I was intimidated to make fermented vegetables, but I soon discovered that fermenting any vegetable is just as simple and fun as making sauerkraut.
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A Gentle and Exfoliating DIY Facial Polish Recipe
This gentle and effective DIY Face Polish leaves skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated, not red, flaky, or overly dry. It’s my favorite way to get glowing skin!
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Homemade Shower Cleaner for Mold and Mildew
We have high humidity all year. That means mold in shower, toilet, and other secluded areas. I remove the shower mildew and mold with this homemade shower cleaner.
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Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent
This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Use the recipes as they are or tweak to your liking and begin applying your bug spray with confidence. You’ll never buy commercial sprays again!
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DIY Perfume with Lavender & Vanilla Essential Oils
I make most of my own personal products but for the longest time couldn’t find a natural perfume I was comfortable with. So I made my own DIY Perfume! This one is Lavender Vanilla, but you can use the recipe to make any scent you like.
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Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils
Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!
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