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Category Archives: Recipe
Easy Homemade Laundry Soap
I love to nurture nature, save money, and make something to use that really works! Why don’t you give these laundry soaps a try and let me now what you think. Basic Laundry Soap Powder Just double or triple the … Continue reading
Chocolate Eclairs are Scrumpcious!!
Valentines Day was yummy at my house this year. I came home from a tough day at work to find my husband had fixed a wonderful supper that tasted heavenly. I wanted to do something nice for him in return. … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Chocolate Eclair recipe, dessert, gift idea, home-made pastry
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Comfort Food Anyone?
Everyone can think of a “comfort food” they turn to when feeling a bit needy. I love anything related to bread or dough and this recipe is quick, inexpensive, and easy. I’d like to share a recipe for Spaetzle … Continue reading
Squeaky clean and loving it…
I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it. I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but … Continue reading
Have you gotten your Christmas tree yet?
Today set a record in our family for getting the Christmas tree. We have never gotten the tree until 7-10 days before Christmas. This year circumstances encouraged us to make the journey earlier in the month. Our family tradition up … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, food preservation, Household, Recipe, Seasonal
Tagged Christmas tree, holiday traditions, Indian, lentil and rice recipe, spices
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What’s Keeping You Inside?
I cannot believe in Southeast Indiana, we are still enjoying sunny days, 60 degree temps, and blue skies in November! It’s hard for me to stay indoors on a day like today because I keep remembering what’s bound to come … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged colorful leaves, custard pie, library, moss, parks, recreation, rejuvination
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Cleaning the Natural Way
I am a clean freak. I admit it. My bathroom and kitchen need to be clean or I can’t stand to use them. The rest of my house can be cluttered and dust ridden and I tolerate that within reason. … Continue reading
Olive Oil’s Place in Beauty
Many in our society are beginning to realize that simplifying life is a goal worth reaching because we are over extended mentally, physically, and economically. Combine this sentiment with eco-awareness, and we find a whole population of people looking for … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Beauty product, beauty tip, diy, natural, natural beauty, olive oil, skin & hair treatment
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