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Soothe and protect lips with this easy to make natural homemade lip balm recipe! Learning how to make lip balm is truly nothing more than heating together some oil, beeswax, and honey. It’s a simple process that is also frugal and allow you to know and understand every ingredient being applied to your body. This …
The Fall Season just begs for cozy- cozy socks, blankets, lighting, food, and drinks. Use your local thrift store finds for decorating your home for Fall with hygge décor (cozy!) in mind and you’ll be more than ready for the change of season. Good thrift store finds really does take a certain level of dedication. …
Wondering how to make bath bombs? These DIY bath bomb recipes are all easy to make. By using common kitchen ingredients you can create lucious all natural bath bombs on the cheap! What are bath bombs? Technically, bath bombs are small balls that are made out of baking soda and citric acid, plus some other …
Living a simple life conjures up images of idyllic, peaceful country scenes. And while that can indeed be true, it isn’t the reality for many of us. Nor does it have to be the goal. The simple life is a deeply individual thing and looks different for everyone. It’s not about comparing one simple life …
Bath bombs are a fun and luxurious way to end the day. Bath bombs can be expensive and filled with questionable ingredients but when you make homemade bath bombs you can control the cost and the ingredients. Use this easy lavender milk bath bomb recipe as a starting point for making diy bath bombs. Ingredients …
Wildfire safety and prevention starts at home. Wildfires, started by lighting strikes or man-made, burn on average over 7 million acres in the US annually. While these fires can be scary, there is a lot you can do to protect your home and preventing these fires from even happening. Wildfire Safety Tips Above all, never …
Working towards a green, money saving bathroom can be as easy or intense as you want it to be. Whether you simply swap a plastic shower curtain for cloth or decide to make your own “family cloth,” each step can help both the environment and your wallet. Whether you simply want to save some money …
If you ask me, homemade liquid laundry detergent is the way to go. Just knowing that when I buy it from a store I’m mostly paying for water makes me cringe. This homemade soap works wonderfully cleaning my laundry, with hot or cold water. I’ve used it with city water, hard well water, regular upright …
A frugal green kitchen is a great way to not only save money, but to save on the amount of waste you produce too. I fully believe that living the simple life includes being frugal and debt free. For some it includes being a minimalist or living a “green” life. The kitchen is one of …
I’m a sucker for hoods. If it has a hood, there’s a good chance I’ll love it. This easy knit hooded scarf is one of my favorite projects not only to knit, but to wear too! The Garter stitch pattern uses the basic knit stitch which makes this scarf a great project for beginners and …