That whole thing about plumbing was never really something I learned at home—just like so many other important things. So, as a child, I actually learned surprisingly little about anything related to home maintenance, appliances, finances, and so on. I think there are a lot of people my age who can relate to this, right? It wasn’t until…
Homemaker
“Lazy Kitchen” Butternut Velouté
I spend ten minutes actively in the kitchen when I make this velouté. It’s just so easy once you’ve taken the time to prepare, which I consider a virtue! In fact, preparation is one of the greatest virtues, as I see it. A virtue I, unfortunately, never possess myself…
Remineralizing Chocolate Toothpaste
A delicious chocolate mousse for your teeth and gums. Yes, I’m not even joking—I’m completely serious when I share this DIY chocolate toothpaste recipe. Many of us “crunchy moms” have tried the traditional DIY coconut oil and baking soda toothpaste, and I think most of us agree that over time…
Facial Cleanser with Castile Soap, Maple, and Lavender
This is my favorite facial cleanser; I’ve been using it for many years. It cleanses and is super gentle at the same time—exactly as a facial cleanser should be. Even though I also like using bar soap on my face, this is still the facial cleanser I always come back to. For several years, I made it with…
