Learning how to be a happy homebody is a valuable and frugal skill that can serve our lives in a variety of ways. Even if being a homebody isn’t how you’re naturally wired, there are ways to improve upon and embrace it. Finding enjoyment at home generally means living more simply which often translates into […]
Transition from a slow winter season with these best spring books to read and get you moving towards your seasonal and self-reliant goals. This time of year starts to get busy, I know. This collection of books are more resource and reference guide than tomes to consume for hours by a fire, like winter books […]
Lemon poppy seed cake is beloved by many for it’s flavor and crunch. It’s also incredibly easy to make and beautiful to serve. This lemon poppy seed budnt cake is loaded with poppy seeds giving it a heavy crunch and poppy seed flavor – this is not just a few seeds for looks or hint […]
Hearty and full of simple flavor these oatmeal whiskey cookies are quick and easy to make for dessert, care packages, and more. There’s nothing fussy about these cookies in making or in their final appearance, honestly. They are a homemade cookie full of sweetness and flavor but are also quite plain looking. Don’t let that […]
Many of us want to live a simpler lifestyle and yet are trying to figure out how to do that while working full-time. And yet it doesn’t seem like a topic that’s often covered. As if, working and simple living are mutually exclusive. I promise they are not. It is possible to find a balance […]
Soothe the body and mind with a soak in these super easy DIY fizzy lavender bath salts. Fizzy bath salt recipes are easier to whip up than bath bombs while still providing some bubbles to the tub. The simple, natural ingredients in this recipe are likely already in your pantry and herbal arsenal, making them […]
