Do you spend a fortune on laundry detergent? Here is the easiest DIY laundry soap ever! Are you tired of the waste the packaging generates? This homemade laundry detergent costs pennies per load and is very high quality. Pennies per load. I can't emphasize that enough. Particularly if you are trying to stick to a tight budget! We've been doing this for years and it works great! And...in terms of an EASY DIY, this is a great place to start. I've seen … [Read more...] about Easiest DIY Laundry Soap
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Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
Do you have a wood-burning stove? Fireplace, perhaps? You need these - quick, easy fire starters! We have a wood-burning stove that we love. It is an efficient source of heat in the colder months. The winters here are soooooooooooooooooo cold! Have I mentioned that before? But cold and snowy outside can inspire warmth and coziness inside. Things like hot tea, soft blankets, and a blazing fire in the fireplace all offer comfort in the wintertime. FIRE PLACE GENERAL TIPS If you … [Read more...] about Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
How to Grow Sprouts
How to Grow Sprouts (**Updated**) Here at the Mountain Farmhouse, we like to grow a few things indoors. ESPECIALLY when we can't really grow too much outside! One of our favorite, and highly nutritious, foods is the humble, little SPROUT! Follow this simple guide to learn how to grow sprouts! Start With a Clean Jar I've had my jar for years(it was part of a kit), but a large mason jar works every bit as well. Make sure it's a minimum of one quart in size. I would … [Read more...] about How to Grow Sprouts
Vegan Immunity Boost
Cold and flu season got you down? We have a "bug" circulating in our house at the moment. It consists of congestion, cough, scratchy throat, and general fatigue. Basically, a COLD! Guess we need a vegan immunity boost! Colds are annoying. They are inconvenient. I don't want to catch a cold. Ew. An Ounce of Prevention In addition to my Vegan Immunity Boost recipe, here are our practices for strengthening our defenses against the yucky … [Read more...] about Vegan Immunity Boost
Kitchen Sustainability Challenge
Would you like to create more sustainability in your kitchen? It doesn't have to be so hard! Let's take a look at a few of the ways we can begin to make sustainable practices habits. Participate in the Kitchen Sustainability Challenge! And while you're at it, get the FREE Companion Worksheet below! This is a fun challenge spread over the course of five days. For each day of this challenge, sit down with a glass of water or a cup of coffee or tea. Make sure … [Read more...] about Kitchen Sustainability Challenge