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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.
Get clean glass surfaces and creating a nice scent in the air at the same time.
Most popular herbs can be raised from seed sown indoors during early spring.
Learn how to make your own shower spray for a fraction of the cost. Save money and prevent calcium buildup with this easy DIY solution.
Country style kitchen is a perfect blend of old world charm and modern comfort. Given below are some modern country kitchen ideas that will allow you to transform your kitchen into an authentic country kitchen. More on country style decorating ideas.
Saving money is just as important as eating healthy and with this list of produce that doesn’t need to be organic, you can do both. Not all fruits and vegetables are grown with harmful additives or pesticides.
We all could use a few tips in the garden to make it easier, here’s a few.
The way hands are held is another good indicator for how relationships of all kinds are progressing.
The most common and most effective natural insect repellents are various essential oils.
Why the “Tooth Fairy” Tradition still Captures Kids’ Imagination: Learn all about the Tooth Fairy Best Practices and more!
For some people, Echinacea is merely a dietary supplement that is purported to prevent a cold. But if you like to garden, you’ll want to discover colorful Echinacea – also known as Coneflowers.
This is a last resort stain remover. I did it and had great results but it contains bleach and could ruin coloring. However, I had water damage from A/C leaking on my carpet.
I do try to use natural products as much as possible, but this “recipe” requires a manufactured cleansing agent.
This tip helps save time and money. I have avoided having to go buy a small can of touch up paint, because I can’t find the right color among all the cans of paint I have, which sometimes doesn’t seem to match the color I had.