Those of us who have surpassed the age of 40 can attest to the fact that as we age, our skin undergoes many changes. I have passed that age, and to tell on myself, I am half of that more years old as well. Never one to bother much about my skin, today I reckon with the damage of poor skin care ...
The Perfect Last-Minute Gift Idea – Handmade Soaps
Soap making is a fun and creative activity, perfect for crafting thoughtful, personalized gifts. One unique idea is to make beautiful, flower-infused soap bars using silicone muffin trays or soap molds, ideal for creating individual, customizable soap portions. This process allows for a lot of ...
Lazy Off-Grid Lasagna: Big Flavor, Minimal Effort
This post contains affiliate linksI've always wanted to experiment with making a great, homemade lasagna dish — but honestly, it's always been a bit too intimidating, which is odd because I've blogged about food and recipes since 2009!! That's 15 years of food blogging, you'd think I'd feel ...
Incredible Lasagna-Inspired Kale Salad
Have you ever had the craving for lasagna, but you want it in a healthier, low-carb friendly way? When experimenting with adding more kale to my diet, I wondered if it was crazy to do a lasagna-inspired kale salad!Apparently it's not that weird at all—it actually is a great, creative idea! The ...
Cooling Cucumber, Green Tea & Aloe Vera Skincare Recipe – Heals Skin 8-10 Days Faster!
Let's talk about the BEST ways to get cooling relief for over-heated skin this summer. You've heard of Aloe Vera of course - but did you know there's a 3-ingredient blend that improves inflamed skin even faster?Let's look at Cucumber + Aloe Vera + Green Tea and their effects on cooling sensitive or ...
Designing the Perfect Deck to Expand Your Outdoor Living Space
Expanding your outdoor living space with a well-designed deck can transform your Spring and Summer experiences, providing an inviting area for relaxation, entertaining, and enjoying nature. Back in 2021, we designed a HUGE deck that ran the length of our almost 3,000 sq ft house. I knew it would ...
BEST Ways to Save Money – Frugal Off Grid Living
Living off-grid can be incredibly rewarding, offering independence, sustainability, and a closer connection to nature. However, it can also be expensive if not approached thoughtfully. By focusing on frugal strategies, you can minimize costs while still enjoying the benefits of off-grid living. Here ...
Zesty Delights: 25 Irresistible Lemon Recipes for Pastries, Cupcakes, Tarts, Bars & MORE
In our lemon series, I'm OVER the MOON 🤩 excited to introduce y'all to a collaboration listicle from other writers, many published on MSN, PopSugar, Buzzfeed, SHAPE Magazine, and Reader's Digest for their amazing food recipes.With our focus on bright, zesty, and endlessly versatile, 🍋 lemons, we've ...
How to BEST Clean Cast Iron Pans
When we first got our 100 year old wood-fired cast iron stove, I was a bit worried about how to clean it, as well as all our cast iron pans and griddles we were starting to collect.Turns out it's easier than expected - and works for the surface of the stove, too, although that is another article ...
Why Lemon Flavor is the BOMB of Luxury Cuisine
Back when we were selling our house, I had heard that lighting a lemon scented candle made buyers assume the house was worth 5-10% more - which for our house, meant $18,000 to over $30,000 more on the sale!Of course, we lighted that candle and it worked! We received offers for far over asking ...
Lemon Curd Belgian Waffles Recipe
There is nothing quite like a tasty, fluffy - yet exquisitely crunchy homemade Belgian waffle 🥰. And since we're exploring possibilities of using lemon curd this season, I'm experimenting with incorporating the lemon flavor into these gorgeous Belgian waffles.Lemon flavor has long been associated ...
27 Lemon Curd Homestead Ideas + SIMPLE Recipe
Lemon curd is a rich, creamy, and tangy spread or dessert topping made from fresh lemons, sugar, eggs, and butter. The ingredients are cooked gently together until thickened, resulting in a smooth, custard-like texture. It's known for its bright, citrusy flavor and velvety consistency.Lemon curd is ...