Before any fruits or vegetables ever make it into my fridge, they get washed. This is something I started doing years ago when my kids were little and we were constantly running from practice to practice. I learned quickly that if fruit was clean and ready to eat, they grabbed it. If it wasnât, they…
Fresh Start Sage Spray
A Gentle Way to Welcome a New Season into Your Home Long before shelves were lined with synthetic sprays and artificial fragrances, herbs were simply part of everyday homemaking. Sage was a staple in kitchens, often hanging to dry, simply because it worked. It freshened the air, added warmth to meals, and connected the home…
Fire Cider: My Cozy Fall Kitchen Tradition (With a Kick)
Every fall, when the air shifts just a little and my kitchen starts smelling like simmer pots and spice blends, I pull out my big glass jar. Because thatâs when itâs officially Fire Cider season. Fire Cider has been around for generations. Originally rooted in folk herbalism, itâs a homemade herbal tonic made with raw…
DIY Fall Simmer Pot Recipes for a Cozy & Non-Toxic Home
As soon as the air cools down after our long Texas summers, Iâm ready for all the cozy fall vibes. Fall has always been my favorite seasonâmaybe because itâs my birthday season, maybe because the kids come home from college for the holidays, or maybe just the way the leaves change and the crisp air…
DIY Black Drawing Salve That Actually Works
(I made this for a friend with a painful boilâand it saved the day) Thereâs something incredibly satisfying about whipping up a natural remedy that really works. A few months ago, one of my girlfriends was dealing with a stubborn, painful boilâright where her bra band sits. Ouch. She had tried everything, but nothing was helping. So I…