Mom’s Cleaner

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2021%

Here’s a natural, homemade cleaner that will make your whole house smell wonderful. . . . → Read More: Mom’s Cleaner

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Christmas Simmering Spices

By Eliot, on December 18th, 2018%

Today’s recipe is just for simmering and smelling. . . . → Read More: Christmas Simmering Spices

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Homemade Gifts 2016

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2017%

Here’s this year’s round up of our homemade gifts: infinity scarves, yard dice, cedar cacti planters, money boxes, cookbooks, book marks and dog biscuits. Oh, my! . . . → Read More: Homemade Gifts 2016

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Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2014%

Believe or not, I think my family and friends are getting tired of getting the obligatory jar of jam for Christmas, so this year I wanted to do something completely different.

Elixirs for Xmas will be a brief series here at EE, prior to the holiday season.

Why so early?

Because all of these infusions . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

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Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Eliot, on October 23rd, 2014%

I love to make homemade gifts and usually work at it throughout the year, especially with canning up summer’s bounty. To “mix it up a bit” (pun intended), I decided to make a few elixirs and extracts to give as gifts this year, too.

If you’re planning on giving homemade vanilla extract for Christmas or . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

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DIY Body Lotion

By Eliot, on April 14th, 2014%

Is your skin still trying to recover from the harsh winter? Try out this super-simple recipe for a do-it-yourself, super rich lotion. . . . → Read More: DIY Body Lotion

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Pre-Spring Cleaning

By Eliot, on January 14th, 2014%

We did some pre-spring cleaning last weekend and our cabinets and windows are sparkling. Read on for some homemade cleaners that really work! . . . → Read More: Pre-Spring Cleaning

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