sweater mittens and coffee cup
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How To Make Mittens Out Of An Old Sweater

When my husband shrank one of my cashmere sweaters, I decided to use an old sweater mitten pattern to breathe new life into an item of clothing I would otherwise have to discard. During winters on our homestead, the winds can get pretty chilly, particularly from the North, and a good, sturdy set of mittens…

corn, bits and syrup
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How to Make Corn Syrup That’s Homemade & Healthy

I never really cared about how to make corn syrup until we started looking at all the processed foods we eat and eliminating them one by one from our diet. Corn syrup is definitely one of those overly-processed foods that has ingredients I can’t pronounce, so it had to go. And since most corn grown…

Stack of pancakes
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DIY Non-GMO Pancake Mix With Einkorn Flour

I like to think this website shows readers how being healthy doesn’t have to be difficult – which is one of the reasons I came up with this healthier non-GMO DIY pancake mix recipe.   When mornings get rushed and hurried, it’s easy to skip the healthy, all natural step for the sake of convenience…

Makeup on a brush
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Make Your Own Makeup With These Simple Recipes!

Today we’re going to talk about how to make your own makeup at home!  On a normal day, I typically don’t wear any makeup, but it’s nice sometimes to get a little bit dressed up. I love using natural products and I think it’s great to make your own makeup at home! Natural products are…

pumpkin spice lip balm
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm Recipe You Can Make At Home!

Yes, it’s that time of year – pumpkin spice time.  You knew it was coming! Soon, everything will be coming up pumpkin spice, and you won’t be able to get away from it. Pumpkin spice lip balm combines two of my favorite things – healthy, all natural lip balm made with beeswax and essential oils!…

corduroy book
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Children’s Book Read-and-Bake Series: Vanilla and Chocolate Shortbread Button Cookies for “Corduroy” by Don Freeman

Vanilla and Chocolate Shortbread Button Cookies are as tasty as they are adorable! These bite sized cookies have a buttery crunch that melts in your mouth and are ideal for snacking or adding on top of a favorite dessert. Shortbread is a crisp, buttery, type of cookie that originated in Scotland. The main ingredient list…