DIY Tinted Lip Balm: The Perfect Nourishing Formula with Natural Tints & Herbal Infusions
I started making my own tinted lip balm after noticing that some store-bought glosses were irritating my eyes and honestly, the cost of “natural” products didn’t always match what was
My Sweet Pea Process – A Flower That Brings Back Memories + My Growing Tips
Sweet peas are my favourite flower to grow every single year. Not just because they’re beautiful, although they are. And not just because they climb and fill a little corner
Best Streak Free Window Cleaner Recipe
If you're looking for an easy way to save money, reduce plastic waste, and become a little more self-sufficient, making your own glass cleaner is a great place to start.
All Natural Homemade Bug Spray That Works!
Camping season, garden season, hiking season, and long evenings outside are finally here. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and other biting insects tend to show up at the same time. I lived in
Seasonal Homemade Tea Blends from The Garden
One of the easiest ways to start self sufficient seasonal living is by making your own homemade tea blends. If you can grow a few herbs in pots, a garden
Natural Produce Washing Guide: Understanding Pesticides & Organic Produce
Living in the mountains of British Columbia surrounded by orchards gave me a very different perspective on food growing up. As a teenager, I often worked fruit picking during harvest
Small Batch Magical Strawberry & Rose Jam
A soft floral preserve inspired by early summer gardens, wild roses, and fresh strawberries. There’s something almost magical about strawberry season arriving at the same time the wild roses begin
Low Sugar Canning: Creating Beautiful Flavour Beyond Just Sugar
I’m a canner through and through. My shelves are lined with jams, preserves, syrups, pickles, sauces, and slow-cooked seasonal creations. But at the same time, I personally live a fairly
Ready, Set, Can! How to Prepare Your Jars for the Season
Let's get our jars ready for canning season! Before I start canning, I go through all of my jars and this is my process! Organize the Jars by Size: Arrange
Our First Big Sale!
Now until June 30, 2025, enjoy 20% off all seasonal handmade earrings! It’s our first big sale, and stock is limited (I make everything myself in small batches). Orders over
Why I Can on an Outdoor Cooking Stove
Am I crazy canner or is this the best thing ever? I started canning on an outdoor camping stove when our kitchen’s glass-top stove wasn’t getting hot enough for a
The Art of Giving Back
When life gives your daughter lemons, you help her make Okanagan fruit necklaces! Then you send them on a mission trip to Guadalajara, Mexico for kids who might be feeling
