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 …

Lacto-Fermented (Probiotic) Mayonnaise Read more »

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 …

Homemade Citrus Rinse Aid for Dishwashers Read more »

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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