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Can You Shave Your Legs With Olive Oil?
It was such a short sentence at the end of the article I was reading that I almost missed it. The author was describing a face cleansing method using oils…
Homemade Laundry Soap (Walmart knows what we’re doing!)
Update Dec, 2025: This post was first written several years ago when making homemade laundry soap was new to me and many others. But in reviewing this post again with…
10 (More) DIY Recipes for Dummies – Just 2 Ingredients!
Last year I shared a list of 10 of my previous posts that were quick and easy ideas to help motivate and encourage folks who might be thinking the Make…
Make Your Own Montreal Steak Seasoning
Homemade spice blends are a quick and simple way to add a boost of flavor when cooking a meal. Of course there’s lots of ready made spice blends and rubs…
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A big fresh salad is a welcome addition to any meal during the hot days of the summer. In fact if the day is a real scorcher, I’m happy to…
My Favorite Cleaning Cloths
I’ve used a couple different strategies for my cleaning cloths. Both have worked great and lasted for many years.
Vinegar & Water All Purpose Cleaner
If you’re looking for a simple homemade all purpose cleaner, I’ve learned that one of the easiest strategies you can try is just a simple mixture of vinegar and water…
Make Your Own Rotisserie Chicken (In the Crockpot!)
I’ve always been intimidated by cooking a whole chicken and I don’t really know why. I always had my excuses for not giving it a try which sounded something like…