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Tag Archives: diy
Wreath Idea for any season
I’ve always thought wreaths were a great door accessory and over the years I have made quite a few. This wreath caught my eye because I love the combination of rosemary and olive leaves with bittersweet. My Mom loved bittersweet … Continue reading
Posted in activities, creativity, DIY, gardening, gift ideas, Household, Life's Simple Pleasures, Seasonal
Tagged all season, bittersweet, craft, diy, gardening, gift idea, olive leaves, rosemary, simple pleasure, wreath
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Fantastic Blueberry/Raspberry Jam Made Easy
Jam is easy to make, and oh so ever rewarding. Jam has many uses in the kitchen and brings culinary Shangrilah during winter months when produce is out of season. I hear frequently from people they are afraid to try, … Continue reading
Posted in activities, creativity, DIY, food preservation, gardening, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, PYO berries, Recipe, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged blueberries, diy, DIY wedding favor, food preservation, great gift idea, how to preserve fresh berries, jam, quick & easy, recipe, red raspberries, sauce maker, seasonal sweet, water-bath canning
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DIY Conditioning Hair Rinse
I experimented making my own bath and beauty products as a teenager and never seemed to tired of it. Recently I started using cider vinegar as a hair rinse and love the simplicity. It makes my hair soft, manageable and … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, creativity, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged argan oil, bath and beauty products, bath and body, cider vinegar, diy, hair conditioning rinse, hair rinse, peppermint oil, simple pleasure, support women initiatives, vegetarian, water
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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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Homemade Candy is a Treat
When I was a child, my Mother loved to make candy for special occasions and sometimes just for us to enjoy. My Aunt , as well, always made candy for every holiday. I was lucky enough to help her “pull” … Continue reading
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