Category Archives: Lifestyle

DIY Macrame bottle Sling

I needed a way to carry my water bottle when out in field or forest. I came up with this inexpensive easy DIY natural jute sling holder that took less than a hour to make. I already had knowledge of basic macrame knots, if you do not know these it will take a while longer.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Macrame bottle Sling”

Back Yard Bird Watcher-Install a blue bird Trail

Our backyards can be home to many types of birds and this year I am installing eastern bluebird nesting boxes along a trail on our property which has a lot of habitat that they love. This spring I observed several males munching on Michigan holly berries while on a walk. This prompted me to start looking intoContinueContinue reading “Back Yard Bird Watcher-Install a blue bird Trail”

No-Till Kitchen Garden-Season 3 Update

It’s early April here in Michigan and I wanted to give an update on the no-till kitchen garden that I started three years ago.  “I couldn’t be happier with the results!” The photos below show how the garden looks today. I have not done anything to this space since I added additional layers of leavesContinueContinue reading “No-Till Kitchen Garden-Season 3 Update”

DIY Duct Tape Planter

For those of us less handy with a paint brush I’ve got this DIY for a cute planter. From the dollar store, I bought: Glass dish: square is best so the tape wraps well $1 Duct Tape: the fancy pattern type $1 Colored Rocks- matching the tape pattern $1 Succulent- You can get the fakeContinueContinue reading “DIY Duct Tape Planter”

Small Lot Conservation

I must admit that I feel a little scared with the prospect of designing the permaculture of my little world. Begin by getting an arial view map of your property. I purchased a 2’x3′ arial view from our county equalization department for $15. You could also use google earth and print one off yourself. This is aContinueContinue reading “Small Lot Conservation”

Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display

This dollar store DIY is an awesome way to display items and is super simple to make.   All you need is a couple supplies from the dollar store and you have yourself a beautiful geometric mirror display! Supplies: 3 mirrors from the Dollar store(these are next to the candles at dollar tree) Hot glueContinueContinue reading “Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display”

DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes

After making the DIY Galaxy Shoes I fell in love with the process of making art on canvas shoes.  It’s so much fun to create and also to wear around! We have a Walmart across the street from us and, I admit, we go there sometimes. At my last visit I found canvas shoes, they areContinueContinue reading “DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes”

DIY Hair Comb Embellishments

I’ve been informed by my mother that hair combs were the rave of the 80’s. Which makes them overdue for a come back in my opinion. Not only do these handy combs keep your locks in place they are way easier to handle than bobby pins (enter rant of annoyance for bobby pins here). IContinueContinue reading “DIY Hair Comb Embellishments”

DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap

The switch to natural living has been slowly progressing in my life. It is a lifestyle change that has been growing in me for years. That is why I am celebrating today. I did it! I stopped buying plastic wrap, a product I have used all my life-A product that turns out to be very toxic.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap”

5 Easy Pom Pom DIY’s

Last week I shared with you a review on the Pom Pom Makers that I bought.  This week I wanted to give you 5 Ideas to use on all of the pom poms you made with your new pom pom makers! 1. Key Chain Key chains are fun to make.  You can use beads, pom poms,ContinueContinue reading “5 Easy Pom Pom DIY’s”

Simplifying life with Natural Cleaners

In the quest to simplify my life I opened the cabinet under my kitchen sink. I was greeted with a host of chemicals each declaring their own special use. This toxic station was screaming for simplification. Four reasons I decided to stop buying chemical cleaners: Simplification: Life is easier with less stuff. The companies and theirContinueContinue reading “Simplifying life with Natural Cleaners”

Pom Pom Maker Product Review

I LOVE making pom poms! I found these cute Pom Pom Makers on Amazon and decided to give them a try.   I usually make my pom poms with just cardboard or a fork. I bought these because I wanted to get really fluffy and consistent shaped pom poms for my next DIY project. Below is myContinueContinue reading “Pom Pom Maker Product Review”

Creating inside fun with Sand Play Dough

When I was a child, I loved playing outside with my brother in the dirt. We would spend hours creating whole cityscapes with the help of our Tonka trucks. Each would have multiple jobs to do. One of us was a landscaper, a police officer, a heavy equipment operator or the baker. It was great fun.ContinueContinue reading “Creating inside fun with Sand Play Dough”

DIY Dino Magnets

This  DIY will be something your kids will love to use to hang up their artwork! This fun DIY is super easy and the colorful Dinosaur magnets will be something fun to have up on your refrigerator. Supplies: Plastic Dinosaur Toys (you can purchase at the dollar store) Spray paint (try gold or a prettyContinueContinue reading “DIY Dino Magnets”

Calendula Dry Skin Cream

Dry furnace heat makes my skin dry and cracked during the cold winter months. To combat this I make an organic healing lotion that can be used for body and face. This recipe is a two step process and also requires a source for fresh or dried calendula flowers, you can find a source by searching online. TheContinueContinue reading “Calendula Dry Skin Cream”

DIY Geometric Wooden Candle

Target has a craft section that has some items like wooden signs, shadow boxes and trays that serve as a blank canvas for any project.  I bought a small geometric wooden planter that happened to be on clearance for $2 from their craft section.  When I first saw it I instantly knew it would beContinueContinue reading “DIY Geometric Wooden Candle”

Sweet Potato Tuna Cake Recipe

I love making zucchini fritters in the summer when there is a lot of zucchini available.  I have been craving them, but since it is winter I decided to use sweet potatoes instead. Almost every  time I go to the farmers market in the winter I grab a couple sweet potatoes to cook with.  They are greatContinueContinue reading “Sweet Potato Tuna Cake Recipe”

3D Embroidery DIY: Wall Flower

I have a book on Needlecraft from 1959 and flipping through it’s pages this winter I was reminded how little Americans sew now-a-days. It used to be clothing was made at home, toys were created from little more than trash, and décor like curtains and rugs created from scratch. Believe me, I’m not complaining. IContinueContinue reading “3D Embroidery DIY: Wall Flower”