DIY Eucalyptus Wreath

Hobby Lobby has a pretty cool eucalyptus garland strand for $19.99...I got mine on sale 50% off. If you go to get one and they are not on sale, you can use the Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon. Then get yourself a 10" inch round grapevine wreath for $4.99. 

It's so simple to put together too! I took the garland and placed in on top of the wreath and took a sprig here and there pulling it under a twig until in place....I did this all the way around. If you wish you can also glue gun pieces into place all the way around or tie in lace with green floral wire. I just tucked my pieces into place and it is holding on very well. I spent $10 on the garland and already had the wreath at home. It was a great way to cheer up our home for a fraction of the cost for ready made wreaths with I found are between $30-$50.

Isn't it pretty?

Beat The Winter Blues With Liquid Gold

I received this lovely quart jar of liquid gold from one of my sweet sisters at church. I have many plans for this honey this Winter and thought I would share some of the things I will be using it for. These projects are to inspire y'all to get your hands sticky and beat the Winter blues. They will benefit you, mind, body and soul. The benefits of honey are amazing! You can use honey for medicinal purposes, stress relief, sleep aid, weight loss, boost your metabolism, skin care, hair care, and so much more! It's amazing! You can eat it straight from the jar, use it in food recipes, make health aid concoctions, and beauty concoctions. Here is a list and their links of the few things I will use my honey for. Hope this inspires you too!

With Winter upon us, the dry cold wind and weather can really take a toll on your lips, face and skin...Try these fab recipes to nourish your body and give it moisture with healing properties.

 1. Honey Whipped Hand Cream ( I'd use it on my whole body)

2. Rosehip & Honey Anti Aging Eye Treatment

3. Honey Lip Scrub

4. Honey Lip Balm

5. Avocado Honey Face Mask

Winter also brings on the sore throats and sniffles...

Let's use honey to relieve some of your symptoms!

1. Homemade Cold Elixir

2. Homemade Honey Cough Drops

3. Garlic Honey Throat, Flu & Cold Remedy

4. Kick A Cold Honey Tea

When it's cold and dark outside, why not make a delightful hot cup of goodness and enjoy while reading your bible, a good book, watching your favorite show or movie...Snuggle down in a snugly afghan or quilt, curl up on the couch or your fave chair and sip on this!!!!

1. Honey Lavender Latte

2. Sweet Dreams Vanilla & Honey Steamer

3. Honey Cafe Latte

Stay Warm, Bee Happy!!!

We can get through this Winter together!

Beat Winter Blues ~ Candy Cane Bath Salt Soak

Winter is upon us...It's dreary, cold and dark here. The days are short and the nights are long. I am one of those gals who don't do very well in the Winter. I get the Winter Blues. It's real folks! I was trying to find some ways to help with the blues this Winter since we are now living in the Mid West where the Winter will be long!!!!! I will share what I have come up with as I go, in hopes you too will find some inspiration yourself  and join me this Winter. We can beat this!!! I made some lovely bath salts for a few friends this Christmas, and after making them...It hit me...How wonderful this would be to soak in during these long Wintry cold days. I love me a good ole hot soak. Why not add a bit of Winter goodness to it... I gathered up a bunch of jars which I have been collecting over time. You see, my dear Mr. Darling has this thing about salsa....I buy him salsa...So why not keep those lovely jars and reuse them for something else?  Being the frugal gal I am...These will come in handy for gift giving and so much more. Simply paint the lids with your favorite color of spray paint, take off the sticky labels and voila...Your'e in business!

To make this wonderful Wintry Blend  I used 3 bags of Epson Salt, 1 box of baking soda, 1/2 bottle of red sugar sprinkles (for added color) (optional) and about 30 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil. Mix all these ingredients in a large bowl....Give it a nice sniff....This is a dreamy smell!!!

I poured them into the jars, made some labels and called it good!

 Are you ready to give it a soak? Add 1/4 cup into a nice hot bath

 and soak yourself for at least 10-20 minutes.. 

The delightful scent of peppermint with tantalize your senses. Peppermint essential oil is wonderful for sore muscles as it is a natural pain killer and anti inflammatory. It will even relieve muscle pain caused by the flu. It also improves circulation, relaxing tense muscles and has been recognized to soothe headaches. Peppermint essential oil is also known to raise energy levels, improving focus and mental clarity, relieves stress, and calms skin inflammation. 

The menthol in peppermint provides relief to respiratory problems as well as congestion. I think your'e going to love using this soak this Winter. If you don't want to use it in the bath...You can also just soak your feet in it. There are so many wonderful benefits...

Come on back ya hear? I will share more ideas for beating Winter Blues...

Coming soon!!!

Farmgirl Therapeutic Foot Soak

Happy Friday y'all!!!

It's Springtime...Surely many farmgirl's and farm Momma's are busy busy busy in their gardens, tending to their homestead and taking care of the little's. Every hardworking Momma deserves a moment of relaxation if they can find that time to carve out for themselves. Perhaps at the end of a long hard day after putting the babes to bed, you can heat up the kettle with some warm water and fill a basin with a lovely foot soak....Pamper yourself for 10-20 minutes and breathe in the essential oils.

There is the perfect therapeutic foot soak that you can make at home and keep on hand for those quiet moments when you can just soak your weary feet without care. It's not only natural it is beneficial for your body and mind and it's easy to make....

~Therapeutic Foot Soak~

In a large mixing bowl put together

1 Cup Epson Salt

1 1/2 Cups Sea Salt

1 1/2 Cups Baking Soda

15 drops pure therapeutic grade Lavender Oil

15 drops pure therapeutic grade lemon or lemongrass essential oil

1/2 Cup Lavender buds ( optional)

Double or triple recipe....Give as gifts too!

Mix well and store in airtight container.

Add 1/4 Cup- 1/3 Cup salt mixture to soaking basin with warm water

Soak for 10-20 minutes Relax and Enjoy!!!

Hey there Farm Momma you deserve this! 

Please take time out for yourself...It is beneficial for your family and yourself to have a relaxed Momma and be a relaxed Momma. I know us Momma's tend to do a lot for the family yet forgetting about our well being....Trust me!!! Your life can be less stressful if you can just carve out a few minutes of quiet relaxing, reflecting moments to yourself. A homestead, household relies a lot on us Momma's....We can't function well or give our all to anyone if we don't get some sort of time to ourselves. It's good health for you and the family...When Momma is good...Everyone is good!!! And when Momma is happy everybody is happy!

Take care!

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Maw's Homestead Coffee & Cacao Brown Sugar Face Scrub

Coffee is a staple on a farmgirl's homestead! Have you ever thought to use it on your face though? It's true...You can and it has some nice benefits too! The caffeine in coffee improves circulation in the skin, it stimulates and exfoliates as well as tighten the skin. 

And who doesn't love the smell of coffee grounds? 

This is a pretty simple recipe you can throw together and give to your Maw this Mother's Day. All you need is ground coffee, brown sugar, ground cacao, jojoba oil,

 Peppermint Essential Oil.

Put 1/2 cup brown sugar in a small bowl then slowly add 1/2 cup Jojoba oil. Measure out and stir in 1/4 cup coffee grounds and 2 Tablespoons ground cacao. Lastly add 10 drops peppermint essential oil, mix well. Store in air tight glass containers. Give as gifts! This will be perfect to use on your face in the morning to stimulate your skin and maybe even wake you up!

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Easy Farmgirl Goats Milk & Lemon Soap Bars

I made a batch of easy Goats Milk & Lemon soap bars over the weekend. Thought this might be a good idea for y'all to make yourself for Mother's Day or just simple gifts in general. Of course you can use it for yourself too!!!! This is so easy to make!!! pick up a package of heat and pour goats milk soap base, a lemon, lemon essential oil and some flax or poppy seeds. I used half the package of soap base....Follow heating instructions on package. Then I added dried lemon peel & 40 drops of lemon essential oil, ( if you want yellow soap use yellow soap colorant) I wanted mine white...Just looks pretty with the lemon flakes) mix well, pour in soap molds and sprinkle flax seed or poppy seeds on top. Let cool and harden. I used a rectangle soap mold so had to cut my bars. 

You can use any soap mold you desire for this project!

It is so simple to make! And smells so good you could almost eat it...

But don't really eat it...Ha Ha Ha!!!

Soap making is really fun...Enjoy!!!

Farmgirl Lemon & Rosemary Gardeners Scrub

With Mother's Day coming soon...I thought I would share some delightful homemade gift ideas that you can make for that special Momma or Gardener in your life. I will share more ideas later. First let's make some Gardeners Scrub!

Ingredients List:

~Zest of 1 large fresh lemon

~Juice of 1 large lemon

~Leaves of 4 stems fresh Rosemary

~1 1/2 C Kosher Salt

~1 1/2 C Epson Salt

~1/4 C Organic Coconut Oil

~1/2 C Natural Liquid Soap ( I used Mrs. Meyers Orange)

~10 drops lemon or Lemongrass Essential Oils

Instructions:

~Combine softened coconut oil with juice and zest of 1 large lemon until smooth.

~Add liquid soap and leaves of Rosemary, Mix.

~Add Epson Salt and Kosher Salt, combine well.

~Personal preference: If you want the texture to be more liquefied add a bit more soap. If you want it more coarse add more Epson Salt....Add sparingly until desired consistency.

~Add 10 drops Lemon or lemongrass essential oil

~ Pack into a small jar with lid. 

~Decorate jar, add twine, etc....

~ Just add a bit in your hands, scrub& lather them like soap, rinse and dry!!!

 Now you have a delightful gift for a Gardener or 

Momma in your life for Mother's Day or any occasion!

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