Do it yourself – Nancy on the Home Front

All Purpose Cleaners

I’m sure you know that there is no need to fill your cupboards with all sorts of commercial cleaners. With just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard you can make many all-purpose cleaners. When you compare the prices of cleaning products in the stores with the cost of makingContinue reading “All Purpose Cleaners”

Homemade Lip Balm So Easy

As we enter into the busy holiday season one of the gifts I like to make is homemade lip balm. Using beeswax as the base makes the lip balm smell so good.

Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant

I’ve used vodka to make certain things like vanilla extract but did you know you can use it to make a disinfectant as well? This mixture can be used on bathroom surfaces, countertops, tables, appliances, light switches and doorknobs. The white vinegar and vodka inhibit the growth of germs. The lavender and lemon essential oilsContinue reading “Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant”

When To Call A Pro?

Are you handy around the house? How do you know when it’s time to call a pro? Professionals like plumbers and electricians often have a minimum charge. Before calling a professional, think about how long it would take you to fix the problem. Handymen have minimums, as well. If you are planning to call aContinue reading “When To Call A Pro?”

Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm

This is one of my favorite products that I make at home. It is something I make every year. I love it that much! I have also given the lip balm as gifts before. I purchased these little tins from Rose Mountain Herbs, which are the perfect size. The recipe is quite easy and mixes upContinue reading “Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm”

Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods

One of the things I inherited from my mom was the love of nature and gardening. For as long as I can remember my mother would put together simple flower arrangements during the holidays using evergreens and dried seed pods which she had collected during the summer and then spray painted with gold paint. DriedContinue reading “Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods”