by Ashley Green | Jul 31, 2026 | DIY
Cloud Dough 1 cup plain yogurt2 to 3 cups cornstarch Add yogurt to a bowl.Slowly mix in cornstarch until a soft dough forms.Keep adding cornstarch until it’s no longer sticky and can be picked up with your hands.Squish, roll, mold, and play!If it’s too...
by Ashley Green | Jul 31, 2026 | DIY
Tick & Bug Repellent Balm 51 drops catnip essential oil37 drops cedarwood essential oil31 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil51 drops geranium essential oil25 drops citronella essential oil7 drops thyme essential oil7 drops lavender essential oil 7drops...
by Ashley Green | Jul 31, 2026 | DIY
DIY All-Purpose Cleaner 2 tsp baking soda1 ltr clean water25ml (1.5 tbl) bleach How to make Dakin’s Solution (0.5% sodium hypochlorite). These instructions are per the National Library of Medicine. This antiseptic wound wash was used in World War 1 and is still used...
by Ashley Green | May 26, 2026 | DIY
Okay, I know what some of you are thinking already. "Wait… beef fat? Like… on purpose? On my face?" Fair question. The first time I heard about beef tallow skincare, I had the same reaction. It sounded like one of those things that either came...
by Ashley Green | May 4, 2026 | DIY
You don’t need to move into a yurt to have a low-tox home. You just need a few quick swaps that actually work. Laundry is the mountain that never ends. Between the kids' 100 towels(we use fllour sack towels instead of paper towels where we can) and the mystery...
by Ashley Green | Apr 29, 2026 | DIY
Last week the hydrant cap broke. Not a huge deal, except around here a tiny broken part can eat half your day. The cap itself is cheap. The trip to Tractor Supply is not. Add kids, car seats, and the usual chaos, and suddenly you’ve burned an afternoon over a...
