Homemade Yogurt

Yogurt is something I have wanted to make for a lonnggg time, but I was just, well, kinda.....nervous. I thought, what if it doesn't turn out right? what if I don't get the temperature just right? What if I just end up making curdled milk? Do I need a yogurt maker? Well, I tell ya...I stepped out of my shell and made yogurt and guess what, I AM SSOOO GLAD I DID!!! It was so EASY and DELICIOUS!!

I seriously couldn't believe how incredibly easy it was!! SERIOUSLY!! You HAVE got to try it!!!

I read several recipes and how-to's on making it and at first I got a bit overwhelmed with all of the specifics given in all of the directions, so I simplified it for you all. I tried to get as many pictures of each step so you can all follow along easier.

Doesn't that look so good and creamy? Let's make yogurt!!....

Make-Your-Own March

For the month of March I want to encourage you all to Make-Your-Own!! Your own, what? Well, I will be sharing lots of things that we sometimes don't realize how easy it is to make our own!

Here are some of the things you can look forward to:

• homemade yougurt
•  granola bars
• maple syrup
• Hamburger helper style meals
• Lunchables (I'm super excited for this! I can't wait to share how we will be making lunchtime for the homeschooling/busy mom, so much easier!!
• Facial cream (aka my wrinkle reducer!)
• Washing tape hair clips
• Bag clips

I will also share some organizing tips to get you ready for spring gardening, such as an easy way to organize your seeds ( post from a friend!), how to keep your canning rings in order and how to take inventory of your pantry before you start planting.

I also have a few fun, make-your-own activities for kids! They are a bit messy, but a  whole lot of fun!

Here are some make-your-own items to check out now!

Homemade Lip Balm

Feed Blocks for Chickens

Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Are you going to be making your own? Let me know what you are up to this month! Leave me a comment below, I would love to hear from you!

Spring is almost here!! And I can't wait!
~Tiffany

Homemade Organic Lip Balm and Cost Analysis

Now that we are in the dry, blistery cold time of winter, I'm sure you are experiencing chapped lips, and dry skin. We are! I am really try to get to the point where I make most of our household and personal items. And I guess with the harsh winter weather effecting my lips and skin, I saw it time to make an all natural lip balm. It also can double as a lotion balm! 

I had the supplies bought for several months, but I just dont get around to making it and after I did make the lip balm, I can't believe I waited so long, it was so easy!! Seriously, I made it with one hand!! It was that easy!!

Valentine's Day Party

Well, Valentine's Day has come and gone. I'm sure most of us have indulged in chocolate covered desserts of some sort, maybe you might want to mix up a refreshing Blueberry Lemon Smoothie to get back on track after all the delicious sweets. We had a great time at a Valentine's Day party we had. Lots of fun food, fun activities and a great time together! Thanks Diana, Jessica and Missy for the wonderful afternoon! We need to do it again!

Here's some pictures of the party and some simple party decorations, food, and activities. Take a look!

Chocolate Dipped Brownie Cheesecake Bites

Chocolate. Brownie. Cheesecake. Need I say more?..... These little things are delicious! But dont just take my word for it, mix yourself up a batch of your own, or maybe just make a few cuz these are ir-re-sist-able!! Check em out!...

Blueberry Lemon Smoothie

I think I have found a new favorite! When creating this smoothie, I was looking for something refreshing, fruity and filling! I just didnt realize it would be this good. And when I say "good", I mean, I look forward to having my next one before I finish drinking it!! Yes! Its that good! You. Have. Got. To. Try. It!!! Seriously, dont delay... Get mixing one up right now!!!

Get Organized

For the month of February I will be focusing on organization! Its the one thing we all need more of, am I right?! Well at least I do! Most of the organizing tips I will be sharing will be projects I am currently applying.

Today I will show you how i put together a homesteading binder. I have read post after post of other bloggers talking about their homestead binders, and how easy it was to put together, and how effective it is, and how they are more organized....! I have even printed them out and tried to use them and realized that most of the set up didnt apply to our lifestyle (which on some days can be considered borderline crazy!!), so instead of using someone's else's blueprint for a binder, I made my own!! Well, I'm still making it.... And I want to encourage you to make your own!