Homemade Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin

Homemade Laundry Detergent Hero Slide

My husband and boys have extremely sensitive skin. They will break out from anything, a rough tag on the back of their shirt to fabric that makes them sweat and itchy which then causes red splotches and hives. My family can’t do most laundry detergents. We have been using ECOS Free and Clear Laundry Detergent which they have not seemed to react …

A Humble Beginning – The Future Homestead

Sad looking mobile home

Ever seen a place & thought “Ain’t no way I’d live here”? About a year ago I found myself in saying those exact words to my wife. So I did the only thing that made sense. I bought the place and made plans to move in. At this point you may be thinking we are a bit crazy. Maybe even a …

How to make Toddler Friendly Crayons!

Making Toddler Friendly Crayons In the Sun

Making Toddler Friendly Crayons is Fun and Easy Making your own toddler friendly crayons is super duper easy and your toddler can help! Not only can your child (I’d say good for ages 2-5) help but I’ll give you some tips to make the activity educational as well. A few weeks ago, Buddy and I were at one of his many allergy …

Everyone Can Calm Down about the Ebola thing

Ebola

Breaking NEWS: It’s About Ebola! Ok, are these news agencies really that desperate for people to watch them that they have to hype up Ebola? Whatever happened to reporting relevant news? With all the news coverage you would think that if you walk down the street and someone in a neighboring town has Ebola, you are at risk. Let’s face …

All natural make-up and eye make-up remover!!!

Coconuts

Here’s a quick and natural tip I have found the easiest way to remove my make-up! It even removes all eye make-up: mascara, eye liner, everything! It’s called coconut oil. I have been using coconut oil in various skin products that I am making myself and using. I’ve even been using it in my DIY Toothpaste. This oil is very gentle on your skin. …

Cloth Diapers easier than you think!

Baby in Alva cloth diaper pushing a toy

I never thought I would use cloth diapers When I first thought of using cloth diapers, I was very hesitate because I didn’t understand how to use them or how budget friendly they are! I have used them for several months now and love them! They are easy to use, clean, and have saved me close to $200 a month! …