diy
Mason jar cocktail kits + gift tags – free printables!
If you're like me, you have a lot of mason jars. I mean, a LOT of jars hidden in every cabinet, jars stuffed under shelves,...
Adorable DIY Marker Mugs + Free Stencils
Everyone loves a cute mug with a cool design or a sassy quote. Whether for your home or as a fun gift, mugs are enjoyed...
Care for Wild Birds in Winter: Tips, Tricks, and DIY Recipes
Birds are awesome wild creatures to have around. I've been working hard to encourage a healthy habitat for birds in our yard because they sing...
Pear Vinegar Recipe – made with fruit scraps
Last year I came into an abundance of pears from a dear friend with a few grand trees at the edge of her yard. Among...
Cherry Wine – One Gallon Recipe
The day I have been waiting for finally came...my local grocery store had bags of beautiful, sweet red cherries on sale! Normally $6.98/lb or so,...
Candle Safety: aka “don’t burn down your house”
Let's chat for a minute about candle safety, shall we? I love LOVE love candles. They are a small, powerful, controlled fire. I nearly always...
DIY Yoni Steam: Setting Intentions and Doing the Work
Start with part one: Yoni Steaming - An Act of Self-Love After making my first round of mental preparations, I put the whole idea "yoni...
Pamper Yourself with Facial Treatments Made with Food
guest post by John Pitt A basic facial treatment can set you back from $80 to $150. Throw in some special serums or eye treatment, and it...
How to make Spent Grain Dog Treats
Spent grain dog treats are amazing! Spent grain dog treats are hearty, healthy snacks for your puppy friends that are made from the leftover grains from brewing a...
DIY Holiday Decor for the Garden
Sometimes I have the hardest time getting ready for the HollyDaze. Lately, it has been unseasonably warm, up to 70 degrees! It felt wrong to...
Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinses
My newest post on the Herbal Academy of New England site is live! Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinses Every season provides a new way to strain...
Book Review: The Fiercely D.I.Y. Guide to Jams, Jellies, & Fruit Butters
Are you new to canning? It can be intimidating to start out with preserving food. What if you do something wrong? Will you make people...
Let’s Talk About: The No-Shampoo Method
Every now and then, my sensitive skin gets the better of me, and I can't use scented soaps or store-bought shampoos without breaking out all...
What is an Electuary?
I'm an old fashioned girl. I'm not talking candlelight and roses, although that's nice. I'm talking about food preservation, medicine making, cooking methods, and brewing....