Having your own homestead is a lot of work, both inside and out. Whether you're running it as a business or not, there are tons of things that you have to do every day and it's easy for thing to get overlooked or pushed to the backburner. Believe me, I know; it happens to me constantly. While a little bit of procrastination is normal, staying organized will help you stay on top of things and make life much simpler. But there's a problem: most of the organization tips you read online are meant ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips to Help You Live With Less
Living a life based on old fashioned values goes hand in hand with living a simple life. Even then, homesteading is not without stressful situations, but simplifying different aspects of your life will help you feel a lot more calm and collected. You can find some tips to help you live a simple life here, but here's what sticks out to me as the most important: create a routine, de-clutter, pick up as you go, plan your meals, and find productive hobbies. Today, I want to focus on the ... [ Read More ]
What it Means to Have an Old Fashioned Kitchen
Being old-fashioned means something different to just about everyone. For some people, it means going off the grid and relying entirely on yourself. For others, it means simply making your own soaps and trying live a little simpler. That variety is part of what makes old-fashioned living so wonderful—it can be used by just about anybody. One of things that I'm the most old-fashioned about has to be my kitchen. But, what does it mean to have an old-fashioned kitchen? You might be surprised to ... [ Read More ]
Easy DIY Essential Oil Necklace
I'm a huge supporter of using all natural healers instead of turning to over the counter medicine or prescriptions, and because of that I love herbal remedies and, of course, essential oils. While there are a few different ways to use essential oils, I prefer to diffuse them or just inhale them directly, which makes this essential oil necklace the perfect option! Supplies** Metal locket with holes to diffuse (craft stores) Metal neck chain 2 small metal jump rings Metal ... [ Read More ]
How to Start Your Old-Fashioned Morning Off Right
Some people, like my mother, are morning people. No matter how early they have to get up, they somehow manage it with a cheerful smile and a bright demeanor. For the rest of us, mornings can be difficult and sometimes even stressful. I used to be one of those people who hits the snooze at least a half dozen times most mornings before finally dragging myself out of bed the chorus of complaints of hunger from my pets and family, and the ever-looming deadline to leave for work. However, it ... [ Read More ]
The Ultimate Purge Checklist
By now, you guys probably know I am a huge sucker for keeping the house, and in turn my life, pretty organized. One of the easiest way to keep the house tidy is to simply establish a cleaning routine, but if you need an extra kick, check out this 52 week challenge to an organized home. I definitely think that one of the major problems with keeping an organized home in today's world is that people just have way too much stuff! Every few months, or at least 2x a year, I try to make myself go ... [ Read More ]
DIY Supplies for the Shower and Bath
I'm a sucker for making your own supplies for around the house because it helps you control what you're putting in the supplies, avoiding gross additives and chemicals, plus tons of mixtures use the same ingredients which makes it a much cheaper alternative! Since we've already talked about some all natural cleaning supplies and all natural items for laundry day, as well as some things to make with coconut oil or lavender flowers, today I wanted to do a roundup of all natural supplies that ... [ Read More ]
10 Different Ways to Use Cucumbers
Cucumbers are pretty easy to grow in your home or garden, and while most people know that they're a vegetable that's really good for you, all of the other benefits often get overlooked. Cucumbers are not only healing foods, they can be used around the house and even in the garden. Check out these 10 different ways you can use cucumbers! 1) Help puffy eyes This one is probably the most well known. Cucumbers are great for hydrating the skin and they help contract blood vessels, which makes it ... [ Read More ]
Old-Fashioned Tips for Staying Warm This Winter
Whether you're in the Midwest where it's only below zero a few weeks out of the year, or further north where single digit temperatures are normal throughout the winter season, staying warm and cozy is important. And, while major projects like replacing all your insulation, buying a new heater, or redoing all your windows will definitely help your heating bills, there are some simpler solutions for staying warm this winter. Here are some old-fashioned tips for keeping things cozy without ... [ Read More ]
How to Use Essential Oils Topically
At times, using essential oils can be overwhelming, but with the many natural benefits that they hold it's definitely worth it. If you're just starting a journey with essential oils, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the four common methods of using essential oils, decide which oils you'd like in your starter kit, and then start researching how each oil can benefit your mind and body. Each essential oil has a pretty lengthy list of benefits, and in order to reap each benefit you may ... [ Read More ]