• Simple DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

    Depending on where you live, winter is coming. While it’s been much warmer here than last year, we’ve had to start a fire a few nights already. We are in love with our wood stove. Starting a fire in it, however, it not always a simple matter. Right now, we’ve had no snow so our woodpile is still relatively dry. It’s not hard to get a good fire going with only some paper, kindling, and a match. Once the winter weather sets in, it’s a different story. That’s where a good homemade fire starter comes in. These fire starters will save you time and frustration. They are also created entirely…

  • Cheap and Easy DIY Deodorant

    Deodorant is surprisingly expensive! Especially if you buy an all “natural” deodorant. Additionally, most store bought deodorants come packaged tons of plastic. The solution? Make your own! Homemade deodorant is cheap, effective, and made with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. I have been making our deodorant for years and I have to say, I think it works better than anything I could buy. My husband agrees. You only need three basic ingredients to make this recipe. If you want to take it to the next level, you can also add tea tree oil for some extra antibacterial properties. I always add some and we’ve never had an…