My Tower Garden is 3 months old! I can’t believe it has only been 3 months and I have been harvesting LOTS of goodies from this amazing tower!!! I have really enjoyed having lettuces on the Tower Garden. I have been just harvesting leaves for salads and sandwiches the moment I need it. I JUST recently harvested the remainder … Read More
4 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Winter is my least favorite time of year. I’m not overly fond of being cold, and I loathe driving in snow and ice. Plus, when you live in a climate that experiences heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, winter means doing some serious planning — you have to prepare your home and your family for inclement weather. After years of winter … Read More
Happy Holidays!
I can hardly believe that the end of the year is just around the corner!! I absolutely love this time of year. The holidays, the people, the FOOD, the special traditions. My kids are just so much fun, too. I love watching the wonder and excitement bloom on their faces as we get closer and closer to Christmas day. I … Read More
Oils of Ancient Scripture – Aloes/Sandalwood
Essential oils, though trendy now, are certainly nothing new! In fact, there are over 200 references to them in the Bible, and there is evidence of them being used as far back as 3500 B.C. Essential oils are the concentrated essences of plants…stems, grasses, resins, flowers, etc. They act as the plants natural defense mechanisms and act very similarly … Read More
Immune Supporting Bath Salts
As a child, I took baths all of the time! But as soon as I graduated to showering, it was years before I actually returned to the tub. Honestly, I just didn’t understand why people took baths. I didn’t have the time for that. Who wants to sit in a warm tub for a long time?? Turns out, it is … Read More
20 Must Have CYBER MONDAY Deals!
Cyber Monday is here and now is the time to get started on your holiday shopping…or the time to stock up on items you need! There have been countless deals this weekend and TODAY but here are some of our favorites! Oh Lardy’s e-books Yep…we put ALL 4 of our e-books on sale for you today! Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY50 to get … Read More
Growing Food with my Tower Garden
I am so excited! I have had my eye on a Tower Garden for a LONG time! Probably for 2 years. You see, I am terrible at keeping plants alive. So much so, that I am actually surprised that I am good at keeping kids alive. Gardening has never been my strong suit. I am pretty sure I have a … Read More
10 Tips to Declutter Your Whole House
by Elizabeth Greene The goal of decluttering is fairly straightforward; if you want to make room in your home for the things that matter, you have to get rid of the stuff that doesn’t. With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll be needing extra space for friends and family, gifts (those you’re giving and those you receive), and of … Read More
How to Raise Meat Chickens – Part 3
Here we are, 5 weeks into raising these meat chickens. In my last post we had JUST received the chicks. The cute little yellow fluff balls. I was surprised at how much food they were eating (still SO much) and I was eager to get them out into the awesome chicken tractor that my husband built! Fast forward to now. … Read More
Nourishing Mushroom Soup Recipe
Today, I am excited to share this delicious mushroom soup recipe from Benjamin Smith of theonlinegrill.com. I love soup and this recipe is legit!! Give it a try! I’ve had an odd history with mushrooms. For too long I completely neglected the magic white stuff. I often thought of it as flavorless and as filler food. But boy was I wrong! … Read More
Carpet Freshener Recipe
As I have been working hard to get rid of potentially toxic chemicals in my home, I have had a lot of fun using new recipes for products such as air freshener, lotion, mouthwash and household cleaners. Since we no longer use any synthetic air fresheners in my home, I love this carpet freshener recipe as a way to … Read More
How to Raise Meat Chickens – Part 2
The meat chickens are here!! A week ago, I got a call from my friend announcing that the chicks have arrived!! Woohoo! Wait, is the coop ready? Do we have everything? Do we know everything we need to know about how to raise meat chickens? My husband put some last minute touches on the coop while I put together our … Read More
Fermented Salsa Recipe
My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl! I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights! I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow! I have probiotic rich toppings for tacos, burritos, nachos and more. … Read More
How to Make Milk Kefir
Milk Kefir!!! My favorite fermented dairy to make at home. Why? Because it is SO easy. I am not even kidding. I guess most fermenting I do at home is super easy. But when it comes to dairy, I always think about yogurt. And that takes more steps than I am willing to do. At least right now. I … Read More
Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Out On These Oils!
When I received my first essential oil starter kit, I really didn’t know what to do. The only reason I bought it was for the Thieves blend and a diffuser. I then branched into using Lavender to relax, Peppermint to help us perk up and support our digestion. Any of the bottles that I was unfamiliar with (Frankincense, Joy, Peace and Calming, … Read More
The Easiest Way to Inhale Essential Oils
Essential oils are a very powerful tool to keep in your healthy lifestyle toolbox. One of the easiest ways to use them is to inhale essential oils to get the benefits directly into the body. Many people do this with a diffuser, a spray or simply inhaling from a bottle. One of my favorite ways is to make my own … Read More