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Home & Garden

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No Wax Dryer Lint Fire Starters

November 21, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Recycle your dryer lint and cooking oil into a no-waste fire starter quickly and easily! These no-wax, dryer lint fire starters are a great …

Read moreNo Wax Dryer Lint Fire Starters
A bottle of homemade liquid Castile soap in a soap dispenser next to a washcloth.

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with only olive oil, this pure liquid Castile soap is easy to make and mild. It’s perfect for face and body, and for cleaning around the …

Read moreEasy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
a bottle of clear liquid soap made with coconut oil

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

May 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

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A little boy bent down on the ground, playing with several black and brown hens.

Meet The Hens!

May 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Yes, we have hens! When my son was 2 years old, we got our first 4 hens. He had helped up build our chicken coop from pallet wood, and loved running …

Read moreMeet The Hens!
Closeup of 4 bars of homemade soap. Two of them have been wrapped in brown paper and wrapped with ribbons. One soap is wrapped with red ribbon and the other with white ribbon.

Making an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!

November 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making soap for the first time may be intimidating, but isn’t difficult. This quick and easy beginner soap recipe comes with fun ideas for …

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Several oils in bottles and bowls near some homemade soaps

The Best Oils for Soap Making

October 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Using different oils and fats will give your soaps different properties. Learn how to harden, add lather, and improve soaps by varying the oils in the …

Read moreThe Best Oils for Soap Making
overhead view of a green smoothie made with nettles, garnished with nettle leaves.

Foraged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie

May 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Don’t let its sting scare you away, the stinging nettle packs a powerful nutritional punch and is a tasty addition to many recipes. Use it in …

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Sustainable Gardening Ideas

April 6, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save money, water, and energy with these eco-friendly gardening ideas that are easily put into practice. With the warmer weather finally arriving, …

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A closeup of a rosemary plant with a faux terra cotta garden marker with the word "rosemary" written on it. In the background, a chive plant also has a similar garden marker.

Easy DIY Garden Markers

April 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Super cute and easy to make, these DIY polymer clay garden markers are a durable way to label your herb garden and other plants. With the coming of …

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A closeup of an origami newspaper pot filled with soil in front of a tray filled with more soil-filled origami pots.

Quick, DIY, Origami Flower Pots From Recycled Newspaper

March 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick and easy, making your own newspaper pots is a sustainable way to start your garden. Because they’re biodegradable, they can be planted …

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Two spray bottles and two essential oil bottles, with a lemon cut in half, a squeegee, and a cleaning rag.

The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting

March 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Clean and disinfect surfaces with this DIY disinfectant spray that makes use of some of the best essential oils for cleaning and disinfecting. …

Read moreThe Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting
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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe (No Soap)

November 29, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save money while you avoid the synthetic fragrances and other additives in commercial laundry detergents by learning how to make a DIY laundry …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

September 17, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants in your cosmetics? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Learn about the different types …

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Dr. Bronner's soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household, but let's face it, it's quite expensive. Learn how to make liquid Castile soap at home. It's easy, frugal, and very rewarding. #soap #castilesoap #liquidsoap

How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe

September 27, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face it, it’s can be …

Read moreHow to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe
Keep your car smelling fresh with this easy, natural DIY car air freshener using the essential oils of your choice.

Natural DIY Car Air Freshener

July 8, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Keep your car smelling fresh with this easy, natural DIY car air freshener using the essential oils of your choice. While I enjoy having a car that …

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Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I'll show you how to make a homemade dog shampoo soap bar, and how we use it to clean our pup.

How to Make a Homemade Dog Shampoo Bar Soap

June 2, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I’ll show you how to make a homemade dog shampoo soap bar, and how we use it to clean …

Read moreHow to Make a Homemade Dog Shampoo Bar Soap
Even if you've never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It's perfect for stain removal or for making soap-based laundry 'detergents.' #thethingswellmake #miy #laundry #soap #detergent #wash #laundrydetergent #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #naturalsurfactants #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips #soapmaking #soaprecipes #homesteading #homesteadingskills

Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!

May 26, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Even if you’ve never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It’s perfect for stain …

Read moreEasy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!
Keep your chickens safe in their enclosure by learning how to clip a chicken's wings to prevent it from flying away. It's easy and only takes a few minutes.

How to Clip a Chicken’s Wings to Prevent Flying Away

February 20, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Keep your chickens safe in their enclosure by learning how to clip a chicken’s wings to prevent it from flying away. It’s easy and only …

Read moreHow to Clip a Chicken’s Wings to Prevent Flying Away
Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a beautiful and practical display organizer.

DIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)

February 9, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a …

Read moreDIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)
Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, easy to use, and non-toxic. #thethingswellmake #miy #laundry #fabricsoftener #laundry #wash #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips

DIY Natural Fabric Softeners

November 25, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, …

Read moreDIY Natural Fabric Softeners
Sliced lemons and stainless steel scraper on a wooden chopping board with some baking soda scattered around it.

5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons

May 3, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Lemons are great for green cleaning around the house. Learn about 5 things that you can clean with lemons. Today I’m bringing in a new …

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Making your own effective homemade laundry detergent is easy and can save you money. We'll show you how to make both a powder and liquid laundry detergent. #thethingswellmake #MIY #laundrydetergent #laundry #detergent #soap #wash #washing #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #cleaning #greencleaning #greenliving #greenlivingtips

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid

February 5, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own effective homemade laundry detergent is easy and can save you money. We’ll show you how to make both a powder and liquid laundry …

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid
It isn't difficult to make a non-toxic, multi purpose DIY cleaning spray that is effective for cleaning the kitchen and other areas of your house.

DIY Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen

December 1, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It isn’t difficult to make a non-toxic, multi purpose DIY cleaning spray that is effective for cleaning the kitchen and other areas of your …

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Homemade solar water heater made out of coiled black water hose laid on the ground next to a white water tank.

Homemade Solar Water Heater

May 6, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making a homemade solar water heater for your pool is relatively easy and inexpensive. Learn how to make one just in time for spring. Do you need a …

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