Lots of us come from large families a few generations ago. Families of 10, 12, even 14. How did they raise all those kids without going bonkers? And how can we adapt some of these skills to life now. I need to know!!! I don’t know about you, but some Read more…
💕 I remember probably 35 years ago, sitting in my Grandma’s kitchen watching her and my Mom whip up a batch of homemade body cream. The food processor was out, many ingredients (mostly other types of store bought creams), all being whipped into the most luxurious body cream of all Read more…
💪 With this intense hiking this summer, and my daily exercise/weight training, my muscles and knees are so sore! I suffer (in not-so-much-silence) for a while, and then wonder why I haven’t just reached for my arnica infused oil or lotion. It brings me so much relief, thank goodness!! It Read more…
💕 Made up a lovely fresh batch of Balm of Gilead! Homesteaders polysporin. Balm of Gilead has been used for at least the last century, but has its own roots in the Bible. 🌿 My favourite part of making this is that I can forage for my own cottonwood buds, Read more…
I love canning. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a ton of work, but the rewards are so worth it! When I started planning on going back to my roots, and making food from scratch, learning left behind techniques for having a naturally healthy home, I missed convenience. With six kids, Read more…