All of my appetizers and snack recipes use simple ingredients, no overly-processed foods here! You are sure to find something your family will enjoy.

While looking for some natural alternatives to chemical filled hair products a few weeks ago, I ran across something that said you could use coconut oil as a hair conditioner. I thought this sounded ...

Soap-making is an intricate, wonderful process – oil, water, and lye are brought together in a delicate union to produce a cleanser. Creating something useful from such different, basic ingredients is ...

I love cake. I also really love things that I can mix up and forget about until supper time, especially on busy days! This is an easy Molten Lava Cake you can quickly whip up and throw in the crockpot ...

Hi! I’m Merissa and this is my story….. I was raised in a pretty typical home, out on the prairie in South Dakota. During my growing-up years, I struggled with bullying and teasing (mostly from the ...

Zucchini: the bane and blessing of many a home gardener. They grow in such prolific quantities that it practically takes a village to consume all the bounty. Okay, perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Are you looking for a quick breakfast on the go? These Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are easy to make and put away so that you ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Discover the grocery store’s hidden gems: unbelievably cheap items that are nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly. Let’s ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Have you ever considered using cloth pads as a natural, reusable way to deal with your cycle? Today I’m sharing my simple ...

Simple Living is all about having the best life you can no matter where you live or your situation. In our married life so far we’ve made the most of living in a rental, in an apartment, in a camper, ...

Spring is around the corner, and it’s one of my favorite times of year to spruce up around the house. I love having a fresh, new door mat to welcome guests every year, but the price of retail decor ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Ever wanted to create your own candles at home but don’t have any wax? This tutorial for Olive Oil Candles is a fun project.