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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy and Disclosure Statement. A couple months ago I learned how to make an easy DIY hair scrunchie with a couple basic steps. It was so fun and easy to do that I’ve made over 15 hair scrunchies since then! These hair scrunchies can…
Starting seeds indoors doesn’t have to be expensive with these 20 DIY ideas to creatively repurpose, reuse and upcycle a variety of items around the house for easy DIY seed starting pots! We’ve been using a wide variety of free seed starting pots over the years. There are so many things you can creatively repurpose…
Today I am going to share with you my super easy homemade natural lip balm recipe I’ve been making for over seven years. It is seriously the best! This easy DIY project will have you making your own all natural lip balm in just a few minutes. This recipe is a lip balm moisturizer that…
I figured out how to make these DIY washable nursing pads almost five years ago when Little A was a newborn. They are so easy to make and are so much more comfortable (and better for the environment!) than disposable nursing pads. I love to make these reusable nursing pads with a fun flannel cotton…
These easy, DIY Valentines Day cards are a great project to make with kids. We love to craft in our house so when we found out our local homeschool co-op group was going to do a Valentine’s Day card exchange this week we put our creative hats on. We came up with this fun, easy…
Last spring when we were getting ready to raise baby chicks for the first time, we needed a chick brooder but didn’t want to spend a lot of money on one. Montana in the spring is still pretty chilly so we knew we needed a chick brooder that our baby chickens wouldn’t outgrow in a…
This homemade metal fence post driver makes putting in metal fence posts quick, easy and cheap! The first spring on our homestead when we were fencing off our new 7,000 square foot garden, we had a slew of metal fence posts (also called t-posts) that needed to be pounded in. We didn’t want to fork out…
One of the biggest challenges I face with early season gardening in our greenhouse is remembering to water the plants. There’s still snow on the ground so my brain hasn’t fully shifted into garden season mode so I often find myself forgetful about watering. There’s nothing more frustrating than getting your hands into the dirt…
Are you a beginner wanting to learn how to raise backyard chickens for eggs? This Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens covers everything you need to know to get started with your own backyard flock of chickens in 5 basic steps. I’ve also answered some of the most common questions I hear from folks new…
Learning how to keep chickens warm in winter was something I learned years ago since we live in Montana that is well known for long, cold winters. There are several easy things you can do to help your chickens and poultry stay a bit warmer in winter. It’s possible to keep chickens warmer in winter…
Years ago I learned how to grow sprouts at home so we could have fresh, healthy greens to eat throughout the winter. I’m always looking for ways to save money on our grocery bill so learning how to grow sprouts seemed like an easy, fun way to save money! Our winters in Montana are long…
I learned how to make a simple dog bandana so I could make some for our dog, Kogee, for Christmas. Easy DIY dog bandanas are great gifts to give your sweet K-9 companion for Christmas, their birthday, or just because! Sewing a simple tie on dog bandana is a quick and easy DIY project that…