
Chaos and Coneflowers
make it yourself, make it your own, make a difference.
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Check out my latest posts for new recipes, tips, and tutorials to help you live a less wasteful and more mindful life.
Mini Pumpkin Pies
This recipe makes enough for 12 mini pies and 1 full 8” pie Pumpkin pie filling: 3 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (I used a purée I made form our home grown…

Starting Vermiculture
Let’s talk worms! I was not raised a “country girl” by any means. I spent my growing years moving from town to town, city to city. However, there was always…

Easy Summer Jam
Strawberry, Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam Makes 12 – 8oz jars of jam Rhubarb, black raspberries and strawberries make the perfect combo of sweet and tart Ingredients: 2 cups crushed raspberries…

Fluffy Raspberry Sourdough Pancakes
Are these not the fluffiest pancakes?? Hey everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good summer so far! It’s berry season here and we’ve had quite the haul from our…

Simple Sensory Activity
Sensory Tray with colored quinoa and small animal figures As a mom of two young girls, I sometimes struggle with not seeing the forest for the trees. I get caught…

Journey to Minimalism
I’ve learned that minimalism isn’t about what you own, it’s about why you own it.-Brian Gardner Modern minimalism It’s something we see everywhere thanks to social media. Perfect houses and…

Lavender and Himalayan Pink Salt Bars
Lavender and Himalayan Pink Salt bars Hey guys! Today’s post was inspired by one of the most inspiring things you can do- walk through Menards with your husband. Haha But…

Christmas Advent Calendar
Why I chose to follow this tradition If you’re here strictly for an Advent Calendar idea you may want to scroll down to the bottom of this post! I’ve gone…

Gentle Face Mask
One of my favorite parts of being a “girl mom” is all the fun spa days we have together! My 3 year old daughter loves everything fancy. She is always…

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DIY Beauty
Skin care products that are simple to create and use:

Lavender and Himalayan Pink Salt Bars
Lavender and Himalayan Pink Salt bars Hey guys! Today’s post was inspired by one…

Goat’s Milk Shampoo Bars
Easy DIY shampoo bars for sensitive, dry skin. Necessity is the mother of invention.…
Garden
Seed to harvest, how to grow your own food:
Natural Home
Keep your home clean without breaking the bank:

How to make your own beeswax wraps
Hey guys! This is a project I was really looking forward to making this…

Nuts about soap….nuts!
My experience using eco friendly “Soap Nuts” as a laundry detergent Nothing says wash…
Recipes
Homegrown and handmade meals anyone can make:
Mini Pumpkin Pies
This recipe makes enough for 12 mini pies and 1 full 8” pie Pumpkin…

Fluffy Raspberry Sourdough Pancakes
Are these not the fluffiest pancakes?? Hey everyone! I hope you’ve all had a…
Repurposed and Recharged
Bring new life to things you already have to make your house a home: