My Unexpected Journey Into Homesteading
I’ve been busy having fun with something new. I finally had to look up what I was doing, and it turns out it has a name. Homesteading. Lately I’ve been making pantry-stable mixes, putting together mason jar recipes, and learning how to make more things from scratch....Why I Stopped Buying Ice Cream
I haven’t bought ice cream in quite a while, and it wasn’t some big plan or health kick. It just kind of happened once I started making my own. I use a simple homemade ice cream recipe with sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla. No cooking. No ice cream...Homemade Garlic Bread (Simple, Cheap, and Clean)
Lately, I’ve been enjoying getting back to basics in my kitchen. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just simple food made with ingredients I already have on hand. This garlic bread is one of those little wins. I got the idea from a YouTuber and immediately thought,...Easy Pint Jar Cookie Mix for Christmas Giving
I have been having the best time in my kitchen lately, testing out different Christmas cookie mix ideas. My husband and I were very committed taste testers, and after a few batches, we finally agreed on a favorite. Cranberry white chocolate cookies. These little...Mason Jar Mixes I’m Loving Right Now
I have been having the best time making practical mason jar mixes. It started with a simple YouTube search during the Christmas season. One thing led to another, and now I have a little lineup of jars on my counter filled with homemade goodness. These mixes save...
I want to encourage women to simplify their lives. On my blog, I share ideas to help women of all ages achieve a simpler, more minimalistic life – both in their homes and minds. I write about what I’ve learned as I seek to become more minimalist myself, hoping that I can help others declutter their homes, thoughts, and worries.