If you are looking for a safe and effective sunscreen option to keep your family safe this summer, including the smallest of babies, this simple homemade sunscreen has been just the ticket for our family for the last several years. Our Sunscreen Story Six years ago, when our first child was an infant, I started…
When life gives you dandelions, make dandelion ice cream! If you are looking for the perfect spring recipe to wow your friends and family, this simple, homemade dandelion ice cream recipe is just the thing! When life gives you dandelions… Last spring, when the dandelions began blooming in full force, one of our kids’ favorite…
While many find the dandelion to be their biggest nemesis come springtime, we celebrate its arrival and this gluten free dandelion cake is our favorite way to use those yellow flowers. Our Journey to Medicinal Herbs Over the last several years, we’ve been on a mission to learn about the native plants in our area…
When the warmer weather of spring comes, it’s nettle season! When nettle is in abundance, part of my morning routine is to harvest as much nettle as I can for cooking with and preserving to have on hand for the rest of the year. Unsure about nettle? We’ll fill you in on all of the…
If you’ve grown mint before, you know that it grows like crazy. While there’s nothing better than the crisp flavor of fresh peppermint or spearmint from the garden, figuring out what to do with all that mint can be a challenge. We love to preserve as much of that mint as possible for use all…
When it comes to building a natural first aid kit, this DIY drawing salve is a must-have! It is a wonderful natural remedy for drawing out bug bites, stings, and even deep splinters. What’s a Drawing Salve? A charcoal drawing salve is named for its ability to draw things out of the skin. The active…
Did you know there are more nutrients present in an orange peel than the fruit itself? Instead of throwing away the leftover orange peels, we will walk you through how to make orange peel powder. In this post, we will be discussing the nutrition of the orange versus the orange peel, sourcing oranges to make…
Maybe you are overflowing with sourdough and want to avoid food waste. Or, maybe you want to get ahead and batch bake some sourdough goodies for special occasions! So, you’re asking, “Can you freeze sourdough bread?” Our answer is a resounding, YES! Let’s face it, sourdough is delicious. Bread, pizza crusts, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, scones,…
Packed with protein and immune boosting micronutrients, this elderberry gummies recipe is one of our family’s favorite snacks! Why Homemade Elderberry Gummies? To be completely honest, I am not a big fan of snacks. Most of the typical snack foods are not very high in nutrients. What’s more, standard snacks are typically only a source…
Magnesium is a critical mineral for health, yet many people are deficient. This DIY tallow magnesium lotion is a great option for boosting magnesium levels. This post was updated on 3/12/2023 from its original recipe. Why is Magnesium Important? Magnesium is involved in over 500 processes in the body! To name a few, the body…