Creating A Home You Love

Favorite Tips for Summer on the Homestead

Favorite Tips for Summer on the Homestead

Is there really such a thing as too many tips for summer? Whether you live on the farm, in town, or in an apartment, summer is a joyful and busy time! With all the hustle and bustle of the days ahead, here are some of my favorite ways to make the best of every moment….

My Favorite Cookbooks For Beginners

My Favorite Cookbooks For Beginners

Finding the perfect cookbooks to start your collection is hard.?Let me help you find the BEST cookbooks for beginners in the kitchen! How do you determine what cookbooks are best for your collection? The world is full of cookbooks. It seems like everyone who has ever entered a kitchen has written one. So how do…

The Best Winter and Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

The Best Winter and Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

This winter and fall simmer pot is perfect for the cozy months! Simply throw in your ingredients, snuggle up with a book, and enjoy! What is a winter or fall simmer pot? To make a simmer pot, simply throw several ingredients into a simmering pot of water and let it do the work for you! …

Dehydrated Orange Slices for Ornaments, Simmer Pots, and more!

Dehydrated Orange Slices for Ornaments, Simmer Pots, and more!

These dehydrated orange slices are one of my favorite ways to make my home decor style lean a little more old-fashioned and natural.  Sure, it’s pretty common to see them pop up at Christmas time, but there’s no reason to put them away with the tree.  These are the perfect little touch, year-round! Are dehydrated…

Cozy Fall Essential Oil Blends Title Image

Cozy Fall Essential Oil Blends

It’s fall and everyone wants to be feeling cozy.  Try out these fall essential oil blends to give your home the perfect feel. *Note: I prefer Simply Earth oils.  Some blends in this post are specific to Simply Earth.  To read more about them, click here. Selecting oils for your fall essential oil blends Spicy…