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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.
ust like the title says, let’s get to sawing and measuring! Of course, we’ll need a saw. I suggest a hand saw, coping saw or one of each. Make sure that they are the correct size for your child.
Once everyone outgrows their clothes, we use a number of methods for finding new homes for the clothes we have. Here’s a few ideas.
These measures should help you keep house spiders outside of your house, where they can go about the business of controlling the insect population as nature intended.
One of the best ways to save money on decorating your home is by reusing items what you already have. Old china can look great when you use them creatively for the décor of your home.
The kitchen must withstand high traffic, spills, messes, young kids, pets and even dirty shoes every so often. Here’s some tips for cleaning your kitchen.
Every mother passes on her special baby skin care tips to the next generation. Here are a few baby skin care tips that you need to keep in mind.
There are many different wood species used for hardwood flooring — some are better suited for the wear and tear than others.
Learning how to make homemade dry dog food can be a little intimidating at first. But, trust me, you will get the hang out it and in the long run you are doing whats best for you friend! Here is the recipe and instructions!
In most cases you will find the natural ingredients in natural paint to be a great alternative to the synthetic solvents and chemicals in other paints.
Learn about the powerful properties of willow bark and how it can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Your chisel can be one of your simplest, yet most useful woodworking tools. Its simplistic
Gain respect and influence with these proven strategies. Learn how to earn respect in your personal and professional life.
Planting and planning a successful vegetable garden depends largely on the signals Mother Nature sends us.
Explore the significance of biblical herbs and their uses. Discover the healing properties of these ancient plants.