Mice are part of life in many parts of the Midwest. This fact was a big eye opener for me when I moved to the area from the Southwest. We have so many agricultural crops here that mice and other vermin make their homes among the crops and then come harvest time they decide to move into your home. I just can't share a home with them so if they do decide to make an appearance we break out the traps. Before it gets to that point though I always like to try and deter them first. The following is … [Read more...]
Natural Dishwasher Soap Recipes
If you want a more natural and non toxic dishwasher soap option you need to investigate better brands or make your own. Plus you never know when you will run out and need to make some yourself on the fly. No one likes to have to run out to the store before they can hit the wash button on their dishwasher! DIY Dishwasher Liquid Soap Recipe 1/2 C liquid castile soap *do NOT use regular liquid soap!* 1/2 C water 1 t fresh lemon juice 3 drops tea tree oil or Thieves 1/2 C white vinegar Combine the … [Read more...]
Self Sufficiency and Homesteading Skills We Need to Learn
One of the foremost things that attracted me to green and eco conscious living was the direct correlation to self sufficiency and personal responsibility. Going green is largely about taking control of your spending, your habits, your wastefulness, and YOUR contribution to the pollution of our planet. To live a more eco conscious life and reduce your impact on the planet I think you need to develop your skills set. We need some mad green skills. ;) This is good news in my mind as I am and … [Read more...]
Detox Box – The Homegrown Collective
A couple months back I was introduced to The Homegrown Collective and I fell in love. No seriously...in love. Every month you get a new box with various DIY, homesteading projects and recipes. Everything you need and detailed instructions come in the box so you are learning new recipes and skills each month. You not only get to TRY new things you get to LEARN new things. I have a bit of an obsession with homesteading and homemaking skills long since forgotten in this day of modern convenience … [Read more...]
Natural & DIY Dryer Sheet Alternatives
Dryer sheets have become one of those mass marketed products that we have become convinced we need. We need them to make our laundry smell fresh or we need them to keep static cling at bay. We need them to make our clothes soft and wrinkle free. Or do we? I used to be a die hard dryer sheet user. I was absolutely convinced once upon a time that any good housekeeper and laundry aficionado MUST use dryer sheets. Then of course I learned the hard truth. Dryer sheets are rather toxic with some … [Read more...]
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