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DIY is the way I prefer to do almost everything in life. We don’t have a lot of extra money to pay people to do things we can easily do ourselves. Plus, I get a huge amount of satisfaction from cooking, making, baking and doing. I prefer to see my hard work rewarded! Growing up in an Amish community, I have had a lot of practice with making things from scratch! It’s a way of life for my family and I.

I DIY body and cleaning products because I strive to have a chemical-free home and to only expose my husband and kids to things that are healthy for them. Nothing toxic! When you have strict rules like no toxins in your home, you have to learn to do-it-yourself when it comes to bath and cleaning products. 

Our family has food allergies, so we eat gluten-free. But I DIY my baking mix because gluten-free mix is expensive!

Lastly, we are DIY-ing our own mobile home right now! Re-doing a mobile home from scratch is hard work but it feels so good! 

Dried Orange Slice Ornaments

December 14, 2022 By Elise New Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

dried oranges slices on a tree

These dried orange slice ornaments are the easiest - and prettiest - decoration you’ll make this year!  I may be biased, but I think simple, homemade ornaments are the best ornaments. I have loved the family time they’re provided and the kids and I work to make our house pretty for Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY

How to Make a Popcorn Garland

December 13, 2022 By Elise New Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

popcorn and cranberry garland on a Christmas tree

This garland for your Christmas tree is so pretty! Here are your instructions for how to make a popcorn garland, and even how to turn it into a cranberry popcorn garland if you want to.  If you love old fashioned, homemade, and frugal Christmas decor, then this is your perfect Christmas DIY Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY

How to Make Goat Milk Soap

October 31, 2022 By Elise New Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

finished goat milk soap resting on a plate

This guide shows you how to make goat milk soap, and let me tell ya; it’s a lot easier than you think.  I started making soap roughly 13 years ago, and almost from the beginning it was with goat milk.  Why goat milk?  There are so many benefits for your skin when you make soap with goat milk. The Keep Reading

Filed Under: Bath and Body, DIY, Fun Stuff, Live Well

How Gardening Can Save You Money Every Year

March 25, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Are you wondering how gardening can save you money every year? After all, when you look on Pinterest, it looks expensive.  But can absolutely stretch your grocery budget with a garden.  You might think that because getting a garden started can cost a considerable amount of money Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Farm/Garden, Gardening, Live Well

How to Start a Garden on a Budget

March 18, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Tips for starting a garden on a budget

Want to grow some of your own food this year? Here is how to start a garden on a budget, with everything you need to know to get a lot of bang for your buck! You might have heard that having a vegetable garden is expensive, but you know what? I think that’s a myth. Starting a garden doesn’t have to Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Farm/Garden, Gardening, Live Well

What to Plant in Early Spring

March 8, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

vegetables to plant in early spring

Want to start a garden but aren’t sure what you can - or should - be planting yet? Here’s exactly what you need to know what to plant in early spring.  Now, of course, not everyone lives in the same plant hardiness zones, so you can easily reference simple lists like What to Plant in March or What Keep Reading

Filed Under: Farm/Garden, Gardening, Live Well

Spring Garden Printable for Kids

February 24, 2021 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Looking for a fun way to get your kids interested in nature? This spring garden printable for kids is educational and easy! One of the things about being a parent - especially being a homeschooling parent - is always looking for ways to get kids interested in learning. That’s what this spring Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Family, Farm/Garden, Kids

Three Ingredient Lip Balm Recipe

September 18, 2020 By Elise New 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

easy three ingredient lip balm recipe with printable labels

Are you looking for natural ingredient lip balm, and can’t find one that suits you? Making your own is easy - especially with this three ingredient lip balm recipe - costs pennies, and will make your lips feel silky. Every fall, as soon as the weather starts to cool off, I make a new batch of lip Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY

Mobile Home Repair Guide – What to look for in a used mobile home

September 3, 2020 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

mobile home repair guide

Are you thinking about buying a used mobile home? This mobile home repair guide will help you in the process! Back at the beginning for 2017, we bought a 40 year old mobile home and moved it out onto our land. Funny thing: it cost us nearly three time what we paid for it to get it moved and set Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Mobile Home Reno

Lemon Poppyseed Soap with Goat Milk

June 22, 2020 By Elise New 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Lemon Poppyseed goat milk soap exfoliating recipe

This lemon poppyseed soap with goat milk is perfect for summer cleansing and exfoliation! We are big fans of exfoliating soap around here. It’s such an essential part of skin care that often gets overlooked - especially with husbands and kids. ;) But when you make your own soap, it’s easy to build Keep Reading

Filed Under: Bath and Body, DIY, Essential Oils, Live Well

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