Oct 27, 2026 | DIY, Garden, Holiday, Recipes
Looking for a simple homemade holiday gift that feels thoughtful without adding another complicated project to your to-do list? These maple rosemary pecans are an easy, delicious place to start. With fresh and dried rosemary, pure maple syrup, and a touch of sea salt,...
Oct 20, 2026 | DIY, Holiday, Home
Homemade vanilla extract is one of my favorite ideas for a thoughtful, useful handmade gift. With just two main ingredients and a little patience, you can make a batch for your own kitchen and a few extra bottles to give to friends and family. For as long as I can...
Aug 31, 2026 | DIY, Garden, Holiday, Home
If your garden is overflowing with basil right now, this is one of my favorite ways to preserve that fresh summer flavor. Basil salt is incredibly simple to make, requires just two ingredients, and gives you a way to enjoy your garden basil long after summer is over....
Aug 11, 2026 | DIY, Garden, Home, Recipes
If your garden is giving you more cucumbers than you know what to do with, make pickles. I like refrigerator pickles because it uses up a cucumber harvest because there’s no canning, no special equipment, and very little work. You pack the cucumbers into a jar, pour...
Aug 11, 2026 | DIY, Garden
Harvesting lavender is one of my favorite things to do in the garden this time of year. It only takes a few minutes, and there are so many ways to use it once it is dry. If you have never harvested your own lavender before, it is really simple. Here is how I do it....
Mar 16, 2026 | DIY, Holiday, Kids
One of our most favorite family traditions is to grow grass for spring decorations and for Easter baskets. It is really simple and with proper watering and care, it can fill your baskets with several inches of grass in a week! You just need a few supplies to get...
