There’s a quiet wisdom in the work of our ancestors, who viewed self-sufficiency not as a hobby, but as a necessity. The skills and items our grandmothers made by hand and the repairs our grandfathers mastered to maintain the homestead …
Homemaking
How to Make Hand Sanitizer
With cold and flu season always around the corner, having a simple homemade hand sanitizer on hand can bring so much peace of mind, especially if you are trying to reduce harsh chemicals used around your home. I recall the …
How to Make Homemade Cleaning Wipes
Are you looking for a more eco-friendly, budget-conscious, and customizable alternative to store-bought disposable cleaning wipes? Look no further! Making your own homemade wipes is incredibly simple, and you’ll love having control over the ingredients. Whether you need them for …
How to Manage Laundry: 4 Rules to Success
If you’re anything like me, I despise laundry with the utmost passion. I didn’t like it when I was single, and as a six-person household with laundry up to my eyeballs, my mind certainly hasn’t changed. The laundry pile is …
Where to Start When You’re Overwhelmed At Home
There is something about the desire to keep a home that is deeply ingrained in most women. It’s a nurturing desire to want to care for the people we are entrusted with and make our houses feel like a home. …
How To Make Homemade Laundry Detergent: 4 Different Methods
When I first started on my homemaking and homesteading journey I wanted to save money and make as much as possible from scratch. I had no prior experience with making homemade laundry detergent but had made various bar soaps. So, …
How to Make The Best All-Purpose Cleaner (The Only Cleaner You Need)
If you’re searching for the best all-purpose cleaner to streamline your chores, look no further. This has become my number one choice for its incredible versatility and effectiveness across a multitude of surfaces. From effortlessly wiping down kitchen counters and …
How to Make Disinfecting Cleaner
Usually, I am not one for using harsh chemicals to clean, but this is one that I like to keep around for items I need to disinfect or clean stains from. This powerful disinfecting cleaner is made with chlorine bleach. …