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Make your own deodorant

Chas · September 11, 2013 ·

On Monday evening, I attended my first doTerra class.doTerra is a company that makes very fine essential oils. I have dabbled in essential oils in the past. We use peppermint oil when we have a headache, I use the oils in my soaps that I make, etc. But this class taught me much … [Read more...] about Make your own deodorant

Filed Under: Frugality, health, homekeeping, Homemade, homemaking, homeschool, Natural Remedies, recipes, self-sufficiency

How to make Kefir

Chas · May 27, 2013 ·

Last week, I accidentally put the cart before the horse. I showed you how to make kefir cheese, but then I realized... I never showed you how to make kefir.Sheesh!Sorry about that!Kefir is SO stinkin easy.It is a great probiotic and is great to have on hand in your kitchen. You … [Read more...] about How to make Kefir

Filed Under: Cooking, farm, Frugality, homekeeping, Homemade, homemaking, Natural Remedies, recipes

A visit to the Apothecary Cabinet

Chas · May 2, 2013 ·

Several of you have asked what I was going to be keeping in my apothecary cabinet. I thought telling you everything might be long and boring, so I will talk about a few things at a time.Of course, you probably know what an apothecary cabinet is, right? It's a holistic medicine … [Read more...] about A visit to the Apothecary Cabinet

Filed Under: health, homekeeping, homestead, mothering, Natural Remedies

Soapmaking 101

Chas · April 26, 2013 ·

Good Morning! I am going to attempt to show you somewhat step by step how to make soap. With permission from my friend Ashlee to share the recipe that she shared with me. First off you need to gather all your materials. OilsScaleStainless Steel Stock PotStainless Steel … [Read more...] about Soapmaking 101

Filed Under: Arts of Virtue, crafting, Frugality, handmade, health, homekeeping, Homemade, homemaking, homestead, Natural Remedies, recipes, self-sufficiency

Soap making!

Chas · April 18, 2013 ·

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at soap making, I am here to tell you... DO IT! It is wonderfully fun, perfectly safe (when you use precautions) and absolutely addictive!The above picture is my second batch of soap. I have lovingly named it Cafe au Lait, because of the … [Read more...] about Soap making!

Filed Under: Arts of Virtue, crafting, friendship, Frugality, handmade, health, homekeeping, Homemade, homemaking, homestead, Natural Remedies, recipes, self-sufficiency

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Chas

Hi there! My name is Chas! I'm a homemaker, homesteader, a crafter, a homeschooling mom, a wife, a believer, a GRANDMOMA, a lover of good REAL food and coffee, a seeker of health and wellness, and I'm exceedingly fond of deep, hearty, laughter and JOY in life! Read More.

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