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Cinna Snow – Warm Winter Drink
So I was in the mood for a nice warm drink to help me get into the Christmas Spirit and this is what I came up with using the stuff in my cabinets. I used the homemade vanilla extract I created a few months ago, some warm milk. Of course, I am dairy free so…
Painting a Bathroom sink with Rust-Oleum Tub And Tile Refinishing Kit
Thanksgiving is coming up and I wanted to give my downstairs bathroom a mini-makeover on a very tight budget. I was searching Pinterest and came across a few using this kit for tubs and decided to try this on my sink. Our house is about 18 years old and this is the original sink that…
Easy Gluten Free Vanilla Extract Recipe
So if you are like me it’s hard to find good vanilla that is gluten-free or one that at least says that on the label. Plus many of the store-bought ones have caramel coloring, added sugars, and preservatives, yuck! I was purchasing the crapy stuff until I found out how easy it is to make…
DIY Backyard Chicken Coop Tour!
So I had my dreams set on one of those Carolina Coops but my budget (and timeline) just weren’t cooperating, so hubby suggested that we convert part of our shed to a coop and then create a run. After the initial shock of that he was onboard with the chicken thing I agreed and off…
Should I get backyard chickens?
I thought long and hard over the past year on if I should get chickens. I’ve been researching and reading all about chickens the past year and finally talked hubby into letting me get them. The first thing you have to find out is that if you are allowed to have them where you live.…
You may have heard of the benefits of Himalayan Salt lamps but what about Sole?
Be sure to read till the end to get entered into the contest! For years we have been taught salt is bad for us. While this is true about most table salt, there are forms of salt that actually have many health benefits. Table salt goes through a process where it is heated to 1200+…
2018 Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo
Woohoo the 2018 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is almost here! This will be my 5th year attending the show and I couldn’t be more excited. Who doesn’t love finding new delicious food that is gluten-free! The expo is going to be in Schaumburg April 7-8, 2018 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. My tip come hungry and…
Essential Oils to get you through the Holidays
The holidays can be as rough and stressful as they are wonderful. Here are some tips on different essential oils you can use to help you through the holidays. Check out the video below for a few of my favorite essential oils for the holidays. Mentioned in the video: Thieves – This is a great…
DIY Easy Pumpkin Spice Hand Soap
It’s fall and that means it’s Pumpkin spice everything! Who can resist that warm smelling scent? I know it’s tempting to purchase those sweet-smelling soaps from those shops in the mall but beware many of those have dangerous chemicals in them. Including toxic chemicals that can disrupt your endocrine system. Take the extra 5 mins…
Quick and Easy Homemade Fire Starters
It’s mid summer and camping season is in fill force here. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get the campfire started and smoking out everyone when you try and burn paper or cardboard. So next time try these super easy DIY fire starters. For these fire starters you only need 4 things and…
