Dabbling in DIY’s is my favorite pastime as an inexpensive way to improve my health, or quality of life... in one way or another. For example - my husband once healed a spider bite with a potato and he also removed a mole with apple cider vinegar. When there wasn't ANY funds left in the budget for make-up and I still wanted to feel pretty, I learned how to make my own powdered foundation. I once ... Continue Reading
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Our “One Day” Dream: Buy a Home with Cash
When my husband told me he wanted to buy a home with cash, I thought he was crazy. I clearly remember thinking, “No one in this house, is paying cash for a house. It’s impossible!” Yet here I am, 8 years later, eating crow because last month, we bought a house and paid cash. ... Continue Reading
How to Heal Chapped Lips Naturally
The beauty industry had me duped for a long time, making me think I needed strong chemicals to heal acne. Those chemicals actually did more harm than good. Ever since, I'm leery when it comes to "medicated" anything, even the simple tube of medicated lip balm to heal chapped lips. ... Continue Reading
A New Chapter in Crumbs
I have a story to tell. And it's personal. It's not an awesome recipe or an easy DIY. And to bare it all here on the web where everyone can see it is kinda scary. But I'm hoping that by sharing it, you'll see that I'm just like you. I struggle. My family goes through hard times and we have to make tough decisions too. Still, there is hope to be found. It’s hard to know where to start ... Continue Reading
Best 11 Things to Buy at Whole Foods
There are certain stores that I personally avoid for various reasons. For example, I don't shop at Cost Plus World Market because the store is BEYOND amazing. It's truly a foodie's dream. Kitchen gadgets, specialty oils, BOGO coffee... yikes. They do carry just a few things we need now and then, so if I absolutely must go, I make a bee-line to the aisle and get out ASAP. Otherwise the grocery ... Continue Reading
Homemade Bread in a Slow Cooker
The fact that you can make homemade bread in a slow cooker shouldn't surprise me. I mean, you can make meat, soups, stews, macaroni and cheese, fruit butter, yogurt, spaghetti sauce, veggies - even dessert! I don't think there's anything you CAN'T make in a slow cooker. But BREAD in a slow cooker?! Time-laden, kneading-required, yeast-filled bread? Yeah.Right. I thought that only fared ... Continue Reading
Homemade Coconut Milk: Recipe and Dairy Alternative:
For some people, the mere mention of milk is like an off switch. They can't drink it, don't like it, don't want want to read about it... whatever their prerogatives and/or allergies are, they could really care less. At least, care less about traditional milk. Non-dairy milk, however, is a whole 'nother topic. In case you missed the announcement, the next Nourishing Traditions series on Crumbs is ... Continue Reading