The last time I was in LUSH the handmade cosmetic’s store I saw that they now carry massage bars. They look like a bar of soap and when you put it in your hands the heat of your hands warms the bar enough to melt the shea/cocoa butter and you use it for massages. IContinueContinue reading “DIY Massage Bar”
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My Favorite Kitchen Tools
Since being in culinary school I have found some great kitchen tools that I love and I wanted to share with you. Here are five things that I use often in my kitchen. Chefs Knife You need to have a sharp chefs knife, I use mine almost always along with my pairing knife. Stick withContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Kitchen Tools”
Traveling to Oak Island, NC
I visited Oak Island this past weekend and I wanted to share with you some of the photos I gathered along the way. Where we were staying in Oak Island was south facing so we were able to see the sunrise and the sunset on the ocean! Sunrise Sunset There is also a lighthouse onContinueContinue reading “Traveling to Oak Island, NC”
Whipped Sugar Scrub DIY
Cold weather is approaching and with that comes dry skin. Sugar scrubs are amazing for hydrating your hands during the winter months come along with me today to learn how to make your own! Supplies: 3/4 cup Coconut Oil 1 cup Sugar Mixer Optional: Coloring (beet powder etc) Grapefruit zest Essential Oils Jojoba oil orContinueContinue reading “Whipped Sugar Scrub DIY”
A Harry Potter House Party
I love to entertain but sometimes I get a tad bit carried away. So when I had the thought to throw a Harry Potter themed party just for giggles I had to set myself a limit, and stick to it! For me, a die-hard DIYer, the Décor is my bread and butter area. But onContinueContinue reading “A Harry Potter House Party”
Fallen Leaves & Fire Pits
I’ve been wanting a fire pit in our yard for a few years now. I love s’mores and even though it will be a pain to get the marshmallow off my toddlers face, hands, and hair the memories of a fire pit will be worth it. There is a spot deep in our woods butContinueContinue reading “Fallen Leaves & Fire Pits”
Fluid Art DIY
I’ve been watching fluid art videos for awhile now and today’s the day I decided to try it out for myself and share with you how I did it and how it went. If you don’t know what fluid art is I linked a video below describing a little bit of what it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLXMh1gbcygContinueContinue reading “Fluid Art DIY”
Homemade Eclairs
In class this week we made eclairs so Id thought Id share the process so you could try them out too! They are super fun to make and are DELICIOUS! Ingredients for Eclairs Water 10 oz. Butter 4 oz. Sugar 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Bread flour 6 oz. Eggs 6 oz. Ingredients for Pastry Cream Milk 16oz SugarContinueContinue reading “Homemade Eclairs”
Pumpkin Succulent Planter DIY
Its fall! Pumpkins are out and its time to decorate your home! Here is a quick DIY on how to make an amazing pumpkin planter for your succulents! Supplies: 1 Small White pumpkin 3 Succulents Carving Knife Lemon and vinegar spray bottle How To: Start by washing the outside of your pumpkin, make sure toContinueContinue reading “Pumpkin Succulent Planter DIY”
Dollar Store DIY Fall Wreath
I wanted to decorate my front door for fall so I drove down to the dollar tree to pick up some supplies for a fall wreath. I purchased some fall colored flowers, a glitter pumpkin, burlap and a wreath base and started to piece it all together. Grab your hot glue gun because this isContinueContinue reading “Dollar Store DIY Fall Wreath”
Embroidery Hoop Necklace
Walking through Joanne Fabrics I found a wonderful DIY craft project to try out! I wanted to share my review of the product and some ideas to DIY it yourself. The brand is cross stitch style and they have a bunch of cross stitch projects that are super affordable and look fun to make. IContinueContinue reading “Embroidery Hoop Necklace”
Peach Butter
Peaches are 99 cents a lb here so I have been trying out some new recipes to use peaches in! I picked up just a couple from the grocery store to try making some peach butter. Check out how I made it and my recipe below! Ingredients 4 big peaches 1/4 cup of sugar SqueezeContinueContinue reading “Peach Butter”
Basil Oil Recipe
Ingredients 2 bunches of basil Boiling water Ice bath Oil strainer with cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer Oil container How To Take your basil, leave it whole on the stems, the stems will add color and some flavor to the oil. Blanch the basil for 20 seconds in boiling water and then set inContinueContinue reading “Basil Oil Recipe”
Summer Salad Recipe
In the late summer I find so many good deals on fresh ingredients from the farmers market that I often over buy and do not know how to incorporate it all into my meals. Fresh salsa, fruit salads, roasted veggies, so many options! I thought I would share a super simple recipe that you canContinueContinue reading “Summer Salad Recipe”
Anti To-Do List
I’m a sucker for a good to-do list. The kind that has the most menial task on it so I can have the joy of checking it off later. Washed the dishes- check. Brushed my hair- check (come-on I can’t be the only one that struggles with that…). But what about all the things IContinueContinue reading “Anti To-Do List”
5 Things To Do In Charleston SC
I recently visited Charleston and we had such a great time, I wanted to share some fun things to do if you are ever in the area. Patriots Point Patriots point was one of our favorite parts of our visit. There is so much history there. You get to tour a aircraft carrier, submarine, Destroyer,ContinueContinue reading “5 Things To Do In Charleston SC”
DIY Farmers Market Tote
Have you ever been to the farmers market and had to shamefully ask for a plastic bag? If you are already trying to do things right by eating locally you should bring a reusable bag so that plastic isn’t needed. Fabric Transfer paper is awesome for making custom designs on whatever fabric you want.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Farmers Market Tote”
Hiking Catawba Mountain
Recently I hiked up Catawba mountain in Virginia with family and it was amazing! This is our second time hiking it so we felt more prepared for the hike this time around. All together its an 8.8 mile hike on the Appalachian trail up to McAfee Knob in Virginia. Its one of the most photographedContinueContinue reading “Hiking Catawba Mountain”
DIY Odors… Smelling Good Over Here
I’m sure most of you painfully remember reading that I tossed out my deodorant… I’ve had a lot of people asking me about it and I knew I was going off the deep end with that one. At the time, I didn’t tell anyone (not even my husband) that I’d tossed it. You think heContinueContinue reading “DIY Odors… Smelling Good Over Here”
Kicking Out Chemicals, A Lifestyle Shift
It’s funny how kids can change a person’s perspective and I’m no exception. I’ve been slowly dipping my toe into a chemical free (or a least greatly reduced) life. It all started with a batch of DIY laundry detergent as a way to save some money. But when I noticed my family’s skin clearing upContinueContinue reading “Kicking Out Chemicals, A Lifestyle Shift”
Holy Homesteading 