Cloth diapers can feel a bit overwhelming at first. With so many options, terms, and routines, it’s easy to wonder, “Where do I even start?” But here’s the good news: cloth diapering isn’t as complicated as it seems, and once you get the hang of it, it can easily slip into your normal routine (and…
Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe: Only 7 Simple Ingredients
Discover how to make homemade coffee creamer with simple, natural ingredients. Avoid additives and enjoy a creamy, delicious cup every time! Have you ever read the ingredients list on a store-bought coffee creamer and wondered what half of those words mean? If you’re striving for a simpler, healthier lifestyle, the solution is simpler than you…
How to Line Dry Clothes: A Homemaker’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Laundry
We’ve lived here at the farmhouse for over 3 years now with no AC (yes, by choice), and that has meant getting creative to help beat the heat in the summer. I learned pretty quick how to line dry clothes because a dryer can really heat up the house fast! Not only does it help…
How to Revive your Old Couch: a Charming Makeover with Doilies
We all have that one piece of furniture that’s seen better days but holds a special place in our hearts (or our wallets.) For me, it’s my old ratty plaid couch. It’s been through countless movie nights, toddler tumbles, and maybe a few too many snack mishaps (there’s a reason we stopped allowing snacking in…
Harvesting and Creating Stunning DIY Floral Arrangements from your Garden
I love me some fresh flowers in my home. They brighten up my kitchen, which lacks windows. And it adds a freshness in both appearance and scent. This year I’m making more DIY floral arrangements than ever, and I’ve found a few tips and tricks I’d love to share. So, with a little effort, and…
My Natural Birth after Rectovaginal Fistula: a Redemptive Birth
I was in awe. That was such a calm, controlled, and miraculous delivery. It made me fall in love with birth all over again. My natural birth after rectovaginal fistula was the most beautiful redemption of my previous experience, and my husband and I just stared at each other wide eyed as this sweet little baby snuggled on my chest.