Homemade Magnesium Spray: The Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe (+ How to Stop the Sting)
I picked up a 2-oz bottle of magnesium spray at my local co-op a few years back. The price tag…
What Is Pink Clay? Benefits, DIY Recipes, and How to Use It for Beginners
I’d been adding pink clay to my soaps for a full year before I actually understood what I was working…
What to Do with Dried Lavender: 20 Uses Organized from Easiest to Most Creative
I planted my first lavender with low expectations — a single plant tucked into a corner of the garden. Two…
Homemade Lotion Recipe: Easy 3-Ingredient Body Butter (or True Lotion When You’re Ready)
The first time I tried making homemade lotion, I ended up with a hard waxy blob — because most homemade…
Hi I’m Jen
I’m a Midwest homesteader. My husband and I produce almost all of our own food, which is hard work but rewarding. Homesteading has taught me to appreciate simple things like spending time with family and watching the sunset.