Learn about safe and natural methods to ease your baby’s teething discomfort. Say goodbye to worries about side effects or harmful chemicals.
Category: Home and Garden
Simple Living, Handcrafted by You
Welcome to a place where old-fashioned wisdom meets modern life. Since 1999, we’ve been sharing the joy of making things from scratch—whether it’s a batch of botanical soap, a thriving garden, or a cozy, chemical-free home.
We believe the “pioneer spirit” isn’t just about the past; it’s about the intentional choices we make today. Explore our collection of heritage skills, natural recipes, and time-tested tips designed to help you live a more self-reliant and beautiful life. Grab a cup of tea, stay a while, and let’s get back to basics together.
Have you ever wanted to make a salad from vegetables you grew yourself? Now is your time to shine and grow like a pro with a few tips to get you started.
The guide will help explain what a bulb is and walk you through when and how to plant each type. You can also scroll through to see what hardiness zone you are in. Knowing your hardiness zone can point you in the right direction to the perfect flowers for your garden. Happy planting!
Discover the health benefits of growing herbs at home. Learn how to easily cultivate medicinal plants in your balcony.
Clean brass handles with natural ingredients found within most kitchen cupboards without damaging the surface finish.
Antique glassware needs a gentle hand. This month we’ll give you some useful tips to help you care for your antique or modern glassware.
Caring for your antique metal items requires know-how. Each metal has its own particular characteristics and requires its own brand of tender loving care.
Learn how to grow African violets and other indoor plants in small pots. Find out about the different sizes of violets and their space needs.
Unlock the potential of everyday items with these home hacks. Discover surprising uses for items like ammonia, baby oil, candle, and more.
Oak, mahogany, walnut, pine, rosewood, maple, elm; you may have some or all of these
You can enjoy fresh and very flavorful herbs for cooking, teas and medicinal use all year round if you choose to grow indoor herb gardens. Of course, when the warmer climates finally arrives, you can easily transfer them to your outdoor area.
Explore the benefits of natural lawn care. Discover how a healthy lawn can improve your home’s environment and aesthetics.
Slow cookers are cool. This appliance helps you cook warming meals on chilly nights and
Growing produce from organic heirloom beet seeds will provide a combination of nutritious greens and roots. These can be eaten fresh, pickled or stored for the winter.