Using flowers as companion plants in the vegetable garden is a simple and beautiful way to improve your harvest. All of these flowers can be grown from seed, making them an affordable and rewarding addition to your garden. Not only do they help protect your vegetables by repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects, but they…
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How To Plan Your Day At Home
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’ve been running around nonstop, yet somehow, nothing actually got done? I’ve had more of those days than I care to admit. I’d look around at the end of the day feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and honestly, a little incompetent. I’d ask myself, “Why…
Easiest Cut Flowers To Grow From Seed
There’s something deeply calming about working with flowers-hands in the soil, the gentle rhythm of planting, and the quiet beauty of watching blooms unfold. Growing your own flowers not only connects you to nature, but also offers a daily dose of peace and joy. Having fresh cut flowers around your home becomes a simple luxury…
Shop Online Auctions To Find Great Deals
If you love filling your home with beautiful, high quality pieces without paying top dollar, one of the best ways to score hidden gems is to shop online auctions. Whether you’re furnishing a new space or simply want to add a touch of charm to your home, online auctions offer access to vintage furniture, one-of-a-kind…
Rooting Geranium Cuttings & Getting Free Plants
Most of us see a geranium and remember how they looked on our grandmother’s porch. They reappeared after Mother’s Day every year. Even with so many options now this classic flower still graces the front porch of many homes year after year. Geraniums are affordable and easy to grow. What you may not of known,…
Food Storage Tips For Your Home
There are many practical reasons to create a food storage supply for a month or more. A food storage supply will help you save money and hold off on grocery shopping when an unexpected bill arrives. Think of it as food insurance against unforeseen financial hardship. Though it can seem overwhelming, it doesn’t need to…
Homestead Kitchen Essentials For Cooking
Stocking your kitchen with durable, quality homestead kitchen essentials, will allow you to prepare from scratch meals for your family. Start with purchasing items you don’t already own and then replace lesser quality items as they break. Many of these items can be purchased secondhand. This will be an investment that you will benefit from…
Styling Shelves In Your Kitchen
Open shelves or glass front cupboards fit in all different design styles. It gives you an opportunity to show off your collections and other favorite finds. Styling shelves can be a little tricky. Often you will decorate the shelves but think something isn’t quite right and it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the problem is….
Brightening up the Home Post Holiday
Bring nature indoors to enjoy the season and help against the winter blues.
Natural Car Air Freshener
Don’t you just love getting into your car when it smells good. You take a deep breath and slowly exhale because you know how awful the car can smell sometimes. Gyms socks, spilled sippy cups, and a chicken nugget hiding under the seat will have you blocking your nose. Car fresheners are not cheap, especially…