Have you seen all these adorable 4x4 Scrap Wood Firecracker ideas circulating on Pinterest? Me too! Along with about a million other scrap wood block projects for your home. These little things are just so darn cute to add to your July 4th décor or other patriotic holidays. I have gathered a few of my…
Making homemade cleaners is not as hard as it sounds. You can make this Homemade All-Purpose Lemon Cleaner in just a couple easy steps and you might even get a pitcher of Fresh Squeezed Lemonade while you’re at it. I am very happy to add this fresh smelling, grease cutting all purpose cleaner to my arsenal…
Here on the farm we have a never ending supply of scrap wood. This makes it my go-to choice for inspiring you to make beautiful scrap wood projects for your home. We live several miles from town so it’s not easy to hop in the car to go decor shopping, plus I enjoy getting my…
There is simply nothing like Fresh Squeezed Country Lemonade in the Summer time. I pairs well with a hot day by the pool or after weeding the garden in the scorching Summer heat. It’s refreshing in a light and cooling way and if you have never had it fresh squeezed then you’re in for a…
Old-fashioned homemaking and simple DIY Living isn’t all about being a stay at home mom, although, that certainly is a big part of my personal experience. Rather is is about embracing a slower paced and intentionally simple lifestyle. Back in the day this type of lifestyle was the standard way of living. Today, no so…
There are plenty of reasons to choose raised garden beds over traditional planting. They are easier to weed and maintain, plus they make gardening look organized and beautiful. This year, like years before, we are chosing to raise our beds bly.ut I am approaching things a bit different This year I am excited to have…
I have a love for using wooden utensils in my kitchen. Wood bowls, wood cutting boards, rolling pins… you name it. And while yes they are pretty to look at, and work well with just about any type of cookware, they do require a little bit of maintenence. What’s the solution? An easy-to-make homemade wood…
Recently we added 12 new baby chicks to the farm. This was my very first time raising and caring for chicks on my own so I had a lot of research to do to ensure they were kept comfortable and safe. I am writing to share my personal experiences and maybe a nugget (or two)…
I am so excited to have made this DIY Walnut Wood Stain! It is a game chager for people who love to get their hands dirty and make things for themself! The best part??? It only requires TWO, yes two, ingredients to prepare! It’s quick, easy and so beautiful! STEP ONE- GATHER NUTS From start…
This is a family recipe handed down from my great grandmother, known as Memaw. She died not long after I was born in 1993 but her cooking style and recipes have been passed down through the generation and now I am sharing with you. I have never seen this particular recipe written down on paper…
