DIY
When in doubt, learn to do it yourself! Learning new skills and how to be handy is one of the best ways to invest in yourself. Here are some of our ideas…
Homemade Wooden Spoon and Cutting Board Conditioning Wax
If you live in a dry area, or you’ve left your wooden utensils to soak in water for too long, you may find that they have become sandpapery and dry. If you’re like me, you have a bunch of wooden spoons that you love, but sometimes neglect. They end up sitting on your counter looking…
Easy DIY Bath Bombs Recipe
Do you think of things like body scrub and bath bombs as an unnatural luxury? Think again! Learn how to make beautiful, all-natural bathbombs and enjoy a little more self care time. You’ll need a few ingredients you might not have on hand– like citric acid, but once you’ve got what you need, you’ll be…
How to Make a Homemade Wreath
If you’re inspired to learn the art of wreath-making, all you need are a few tools and some foraged greenery. Follow these five steps exactly and you’ll have a professional looking wreath in a couple of hours. The Wreath-Making Tradition If you’re like me, growing up, making wreaths was something the matriarchs did–my mother and…
10 Handmade Gifts to Make This Season
The Christmas season is here, and many of us are making lists of what we’re going to gift to our loved ones. Some difficulties many people run into, include budget and finding something special for that person who has everything. That’s where homemade gifts come in! They are cost effective and because they are handmade,…
How to Make Lip Balm
Learning to make homemade lip balm will save you countless dollars and is also a fun DIY project. This project is beginner-friendly–all you need are a few ingredients and a little patience. You’ll be stocking your friends and family up on natural lip balm in no time, just like our homemade soap recipe and our…
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
As cold weather draws near, I find myself hunkering down and preparing homemade remedies that will help me stay healthy and feeling my best throughout the winter. I spend time in the warmth of the summer, foraging herbs and berries to make into tinctures and tea for when the weather outside is too cold to…
Fire Cider Recipe: How to Make it at Home
Fire cider, a name coined by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in the late 1970’s is a remedy that has been around for a very long time. Fire cider falls into the category of oxymels, which can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece! An oxymel is a tonic made up of vinegar and honey…
How to Make Homemade Cleaning Spray
If you like to keep a clean kitchen, having a trustworthy general-purpose cleaning spray on hand is a must. That’s why we’re obsessed with this diy cleaning spray. I first discovered the simplicity of homemade cleaning spray working as a barista at a local coffeehouse. We kept a bottle on hand at all times—half vinegar, half…
How to Make Homemade Conditioner
I’ll always remember the first time I used coconut milk conditioner on my hair. My mom made a rare splurge and bought luxury coconut milk shampoo and conditioner, and I was in love. It teleported me to a tropical oasis of shiny, frizz-free, nourished hair. Unsurprisingly, my fondness for coconut milk conditioner inspired this easy…
How to Build Raised Beds
There are many methods of gardening used today, but one of the most popular ways is using raised beds. On my parents farm, they use raised beds for their kitchen garden and grow a variety of vegetables and herbs that are perfect for everyday harvesting. Raised beds are great for smaller spaces and work so…