I'm a PNW native, and truth be told...I don't want to live anywhere else. I love to travel, but when I come home, I know I am where I belong. Winter is an odd one here...it usually is chilly and rains. Part of the myth of the PNW is true - it does rain a… Continue reading Winter Winding Down On The Homestead
Category: Homesteading
DIY Citrus Body Wash
This recipe has won me over. Or rather, it has won my skin over. Taking us off the more commercial versions of certain body products has been very hard. It's really hard when you miss the lather of a good bottle of brand name body wash....what I don't miss is the dry, tight and very… Continue reading DIY Citrus Body Wash
DIY After Workout Spray
After workout spray, a cooling mist to shake the hot feeling. Shake gently and mist on your skin after working out, for a lightly scented and cooling effect. After Workout Spray Ingredients: 2-ounce glass bottle 14 drops Bergamot Oil 14 drops Lime Oil 14 drops Lavender Oil 6 drops Peppermint Oil Distilled water Directions: Add… Continue reading DIY After Workout Spray
Pantry Staples: Cherry Chicken Couscous
I love making pantry staples, where it is a meal, ready to go. Couscous is a staple that many are not familiar with, but is incredibly easy to prepare. It can even be soaked in cold water, if you have no power, or way to heat water. Couscous is precooked pasta, smaller than rice. However,… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Cherry Chicken Couscous
January 2017 In The Garden
January is a slow month. It's so hard to find the desire to go outside, even on sunny days. But I also know there is work to be done, so no being that lazy! The greenhouse is always nice to visit, on the cold days. While we heat it, we don't keep it too high… Continue reading January 2017 In The Garden