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DIY & Practical Self-Reliance
Here you will find tips, ideas, and advice on living a DIY and practical self-reliance lifestyle. Whether you want to grow and preserve your own food, live a healthier life thanks to natural products and ingredients, embrace self-reliance by living off the grid, prepare your family for a power outage or other emergency, or simply want to “do it yourself” at home, then you’ve come to the right place! We want all of those things too, so let’s learn together.
Create Your Own Herbal Skin Toner Using Evergreens
Create a soothing evergreen-infused skin toner using Eastern red cedar or other evergreens to balance and refresh your skin with nature’s healing properties.
Living a Life of Self Sufficiency: Resources for Beginners
Discover essential tools, tips, and resources to start your journey toward self sufficiency. Empower your lifestyle with sustainable, independent living ideas.
Canning Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Spices
Canning cranberry sauce is easy with this recipe! Add orange and spices for a delicious twist. Perfect for holidays and year-round enjoyment.
Magical Crescent Moon Wreath Tutorial
Create a stunning crescent moon wreath with moss, dried flowers, and whimsical touches. A perfect DIY project to bring natural charm to your home decor!
How to Make a Kissing Ball: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn how to make a kissing ball with natural or faux greenery, pinecones, and seasonal accents. A festive DIY to bring holiday charm to any space!
Make Witch Hazel Extract in a Few Easy Steps
Learn to make your own witch hazel extract with just twigs, water, and vodka—a natural, potent skin toner that’s gentle, sustainable, and rich in healing properties.
Why Handmade Soap Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift
Explore the joy of handmade soap as a holiday gift! Discover its benefits, creative ideas, and why handmade gifts make the season extra special.
How to Make Gingerbread Soap for the Perfect Handmade Gift
Learn how to make gingerbread soap with a cozy holiday scent. Perfect for handmade gifts, this easy recipe is festive, thoughtful, and fun to create!
How to Make Whimsical Air Dry Clay Mushrooms
Learn how to craft air dry clay mushrooms to decorate wreaths or holiday gifts! Follow this tutorial for materials, step-by-step instructions, and tips.
How to Dry Evergreens Using a Dehydrator
Learn how to dry evergreens like cedar and pine using a dehydrator to preserve their medicinal properties for year-round use in teas, skincare, and herbal preparations.
How to Freeze Green Peppers the Easy Way
Learn how to freeze green peppers easily. Discover the best methods, storage tips, and ways to use frozen green peppers all year round.
Homemade Vanilla Extract: A Simple Heartfelt Gift
Create a rich, homemade vanilla extract with organic ingredients—perfect for holiday gifting. Includes free printable labels for a personal, thoughtful touch!
Decoupage Seashells: An Easy Nature Craft
Create stunning decoupage seashells with our simple DIY guide! Perfect for beginners, these seashell crafts make great trinket dishes or thoughtful handmade gifts.
Canning Apple Pie Filling the Easy Way
Learn the simple process of canning apple pie filling to preserve your apple harvest and enjoy delicious homemade treats like pies and desserts all year round.
How to Make and Freeze Pesto the Easy Way
Learn how to make and freeze pesto with this step-by-step guide. Preserve fresh basil and enjoy homemade pesto all year long.
