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Make Your Own Blush
For most of my homemade recipes I try to use common and ordinary ingredients that most of us have in our cupboards. I like to use things like vinegar, rubbing…
Got Ripe Bananas? Make Homemade Banana Bread!
This easy quick bread is a delicious way to use those bananas that are getting just a little too ripe.
Looks Like We’ll Be Having Chicken
I was greeted this morning by a front page article in my local newspaper that was yet another reminder that we’ve had one of the harshest and coldest winters…
Skip the Manwich and Make Easy Homemade BBQ
I’ve thought about sharing my go-to recipe for homemade BBQ many times, but then always decided against it. Why? Because I never measure anything. Is it even really a…
Make Your Own Dove Body Wash
Update 2026: I’m no longer making this Dove body wash and instead now use this Homemade Natural Body Wash instead. This recipe also used a 4 oz bar of Dove…
Reduce Static Cling With DIY Dryer Balls
If you’re dealing with static cling in your laundry but don’t want to use the chemical-infused commercial dryer sheets, maybe you can give these natural dryer balls a try instead…
Make Your Own Chai Tea Creamer
Is anybody else a fan of chai tea? Good, me too! Is anybody else NOT a fan of the high prices you pay for chai tea at places like…
My Favorite Cut-Out Cookie Recipe
Most of the time when I make homemade cookies I stick with the basic stuff. I whip up some chocolate chip cookies, or I stir together my trusty Chocolate No…