Ingredients: 1 ounce beeswax 3 ounces unrefined coconut oil Instructions: Combine the beeswax and coconut oil in a heat-safe jar. Set the jar into a small pot and add water to the pot until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the jar—creating a simple double-boiler setup. Warm the…
Why purchase premade packets when you can make a simple homemade taco seasoning and know exactly what is in it? I found this recipe on Allrecipes and have been using it for years. I always make 4x or 8x the recipe so I can have a bulk amount premade and…
Most of my life I’ve been super skinny. I’m talking size zero and 120 pounds in my 30’s. And then I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and was put on a steroid for life. Pretty quickly I gained 20 pounds even with working out 4-5 days a week and a…
I mentioned in a previous blog post about my 2026 goals that Julian and I aim to meet once a week for our marriage meeting. Today I thought I would share more details about our meetings. I first heard about weekly marriage meetings from Jill Savage. She is a Christian…
I like being prepared. One of the ways I prepare for emergencies is by keeping a fully stocked bag in my car with all of the essentials, just in case. My husband has a bag in his car as well, and every January we pull them out and make sure…
Every year, I like to sit down and write out the goals and intentions I have for myself, Vanni, and my marriage. I thought I would share some of those with you today. It is never too late to make changes in your life. It does not have to be…
Hi friends. I hope the start of 2026 has been good to you. Julian was off work for twelve days, and although we did a little bit of homeschooling during the week, most other routines were minimized. It was so nice to have him home for so long. We enjoyed…
Hello! Happy New Year! I hope the start of 2026 has been good to you. I’m currently taking a break from social media for January and it has been refreshing and eye opening. Although I think I have a good handle on my phone usage, removing social media from my…
A recent lovely Saturday at home where I was able to spend quality time in the kitchen making homemade apple sauce, apple cider vinegar and wood butter. I’d love for you to join me over at my YouTube channel!
This recipe is adapted from Rosemary Gladstar’s book “Fire Cider.” https://amzn.to/4nPrQNl You’ll need a half gallon mason jar & the following ingredients 1/2 cup of grated fresh horseradish 1/2 cup or more of chopped onion 1/4 cup or more of chopped garlic 1/4 cup or more of grated ginger (…