I used to buy plug-in air fresheners from a certain bath and body company. They smelled great, but they filled my home with unnecessary chemicals. Instead, now I reuse the Wallflower bottles and fill them with safer ingredients. Fresh scents, that I can feel good about exposing my family to, that cost less than the […]
A little while back, I shared a recipe for making solid tallow balm. If you tried it and liked it or found it a bit too firm, this post is for you! You are going to LOVE the whipped version. It is light, creamy, and makes your skin feel silky smooth. As I mentioned before,
Using tallow for skincare is becoming commonplace as people seek more natural alternatives to apply to their bodies, instead of chemical-laded manufactured products. Tallow is extremely moisturizing and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. Give it a try, your skin will thank you! This recipe uses tallow rendered from goats on our farm,
This recipe uses tallow rendered from a wild, white-tailed deer that I harvested during the Michigan archery season, but any type of tallow will work! Tallow is made from rendering the fat from a ruminant animal. Ruminants include cattle, sheep, goats, and deer which all have a four-chambered stomach and chew cud. For information on
Even though I love Poo-Pourri (the company and their products are top-notch), I decided to try and make my own toilet spray for fun. Guess what? It works and costs less than buying the real thing! You can make your own toilet spray in minutes with just 4 ingredients and keep your bathroom smelling fresh.
It’s November in Michigan, which means its chili season! I promise that after sitting out in a tree stand for hours, you’ll be happy you made this hot, delicious dinner ahead of time. Ingredients for Making Venison Chili My chili recipe has a few secret ingredients. Using both ground venison and chunked venison steak makes
Making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker is easier than you think. You don’t need a lot of equipment, and you don’t even need dry ice! All you need is some patience. Why Homemade Ice Cream I make homemade ice cream because I have extra milk from my Nubian dairy goats. Their milk
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In southwestern Michigan, we are lucky enough to have black raspberry bushes and mulberry trees in our backyard. Every year, close to the 4th of July, the berries are ripe and ready to be harvested. There is no better sweet treat to take to annual holiday parties than wild foraged, double berry crisp. Don’t forget
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When I am home during the summer I like to replace my lunch with a protein smoothie. Not only are protein smoothies delicious, but they can also be a great way to make sure you are getting your daily fruits, veggies, calcium, fiber, and protein (of course!) Materials for Making a Green Goat Smoothie Ingredients