Category Archives: Homemade products

Homemade Ketchup and Canning

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

I specifically grew lots of tomatoes this year so I could try my hand at making ketchup.  I messaged my cousin, who has been canning for more years than I can remember, and she said romas were the best to … Continue reading →

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Home made Gluten-Free Chicken Noode Soup

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

Since going gluten-free I have been wanting to cook some good home-made chicken noodle soup but just never got around to it.   I looked at several recipes recently and this is what I came up with. Ingredients 3 organic … Continue reading →

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Rosemary, Lavender, Moringa, and Mint Shampoo/body Bar

Posted on November 6, 2013 by

When I first starting washing my hair with baking soda I really liked my hair.  However, as time has gone on I started developing a very dry scalp which I have never had before.  I then switched to my shampoo … Continue reading →

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Coffee Spice Bar Soap – Hot Process

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Is there a hot process soap recipe that Andrea at “Frugally Sustainable“ has posted that I haven’t tried? This new recipe sounded luscious, what is better than coffee, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.  The ingredients for this bar soap are: 12 ounces Olive oil … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie Green Smoothie

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

This looked so good when I saw it on Pinterest, gotta love that site.  I wanted a little something before dinner today so I decided to try it. I didn’t have everything on hand so here are the alternations I … Continue reading →

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The Making of Kombucha

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Lets start with what Kombucha is .  It is a sweet tea drink that is made with a live culture  known as a “Skoby”, “mother” or “mushroom”.  It was given this name because it can reproduce.  Well that doesn’t sound … Continue reading →

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One Chicken – 3 Uses and my Pressure Canner

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

OK, OK, OK I know it’s about time I use my pressure canner.  I had one before and it sat so long that I finally got rid of it.  It’s probably been a year since I purchased the one I … Continue reading →

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Baked Apple Chips

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

What is more appealing than warm apples and cinnamon? Nothing of course.  That is why these baked apple chips are not only yummy but a delight to smell while cooking. I know I am always saying “this is easy” but … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bug Repellent with Beautyberry – Second Try

Posted on September 25, 2012 by
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5 Month Update on No Poo

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

It’s hard to believe I stopped using shampoo 5 months ago.  I am glad I did and will never go back to using chemicals, if I have anything to do with it.  I don’t know how much shampoo I used … Continue reading →

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