Before I focused on this blogging adventure, I used essential oils and sought a diffuser necklace so that I could enjoy aromatherapy all day. I stumbled across an incredible store, Lowcountry Eclectic.  There are various types of diffuser necklaces on …

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Mayonnaise is a staple in most American refrigerators, including ours.  Not many people consider which ingredients are in even these most basic of ingredients themselves though.  As I do with homemade product recipes, I also love breaking down each little component …

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I made this shirt for my son to wear at his second birthday construction party using freezer paper, fabric paint, an iron, and love. Since we had been practicing holding up two fingers when he says, “I’m two”, I thought …

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Today at 2:02 this morning, my sweet son turned TWO years old!  We celebrated our big boy last weekend with a construction-themed birthday party because I knew he would “dig” it 😉 Here was the invitation I made: Then I …

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Pumpkin Patch Bath Fun

Need something new to make bath time more fun/less torture? We sure did here last week, so I pulled out some craft foam…and we’ve had a smashing good time all week!  Insert sigh-of-relief here. One of my favorite things to …

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This weekend at our local farmers’ market, I was thrilled to see sign-ups for two things: the winter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and the Thanksgiving pastured turkey order sheet.  Yippee! Full Cellar Farm is our favorite nearby farm in Maryland …

Find a CSA for Farm-Fresh Food All Fall/Winter Read more »

Reasons to make your own dishwasher rinse agent: Rinse Aids at the store are expensive!  Those tiny bottles cost so much and are used up quickly when you refill your dishwasher compartment.  This recipe costs less than a dollar to …

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Once I made homemade laundry detergent, I realized I could easily make my own dishwasher detergent and rinse aid as well.  It is super simple to mix this recipe (minus the water) as a simple powder you could scoop into your …

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week to all!  Whether you breastfed for any length of time, if at all, the goal of WBW is to “protect, promote, and support breastfeeding worldwide”.  From August 1-7 each year, photos abound of nursing babes and moms …

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