Debra Maslowski

Five All-Natural Fruit and Vegetable Wash Recipes

It’s a fruit wash. It’s a vegetable wash. Yep, it’s a fruit and vegetable wash! 5 natural recipes for removing wax and other nasty residues from your produce.

Learn How to Make Your Own Compost Tumbler

Compost tumblers are expensive and usually made of plastic. Maybe they’re safe maybe not. I’d rather have a metal DIY compost tumbler, so I made my own!

A Simple Yet Great Vanilla Mint Lip Balm Recipe

My lips are always begging for moisture. So I developed this simple vanilla mint lip balm recipe that tastes great and moisturizes every season of the year!

Homemade French (Catalina) Salad Dressing Recipe

This homemade French (Catalina) dressing recipe is delicious and very simple to make. It is great on taco salads and I love using it on salads fresh from my garden!

Great Small Farm Animals For Small Homesteads

My homestead is a half acre, so the plans center around small farm animals. So from cattle to goats to chickens to donkeys, these small animals pack a punch.

How to Clean Pillows and Mattresses Naturally

Learn how to clean pillows and how to clean a mattress to better protect your family from the dust mites, mold, and bacteria that build up in them over time.

Ingredients That Will Ruin Your Homemade Soap

There are many different things people put in their homemade soap. This article shows you which soap making ingredients to avoid when making your own soap.

Almond Biscotti Recipe: Vegan & Gluten-free Options

This basic biscotti recipe teaches you how to make biscotti cookies. I prefer using almonds but include variations for vegan and even gluten-free cookies!

How To Make DIY Gift Bags From Repurposed Fabric

Gift bags are expensive! So I learned how to make a DIY gift bag using some old fabric I had lying around the house. Follow along to learn to make your own.

A DIY Hydrating Facial Mist Customized for Your Skin

A hydrating facial mist is a simple and effective way to add moisture to your face. They are non-greasy, don’t affect makeup, and customized for your skin.

Natural Alternatives to VOC Rich Cleaning Products

Overuse of everyday cleaning products can lead to VOC overexposure. Avoid this hazard by replacing common commercial products with natural DIY alternatives.

Guide for Choosing the Correct Oils For Soap Making

This is veteran soap maker Debra Maslowski’s “Oils for Soap Making guide”. It helps you decide which oils to use based on what properties you want your soap to have.

A Quick And Easy Homemade Headache Balm Recipe

This simple recipe for homemade headache balm is easy to make and it works fast. It’s made with all natural ingredients and you can always keep it with you.

Popcorn Toppings: 25 Delicious Recipes for Both Sweet & Savory

25 sweet and savory ideas for popcorn toppings. Let’s try unique flavors like kettle corn, salted caramel corn, or even pesto flavor popcorn!

The Best Simple DIY Facial To Make and Use at Home

This simple DIY facial can be made in under a minute at home! The quick process gives fabulous results thanks to the secret ingredient: carbonated water!

How to Make Magnesium Oil and Enjoy The Benefits

Learn about magnesium oil benefits that have worked for many. And learn how to make magnesium oil at home that is simple and inexpensive.

Homemade Bitters: For Medicinal and Culinary Uses

I learned how to make bitters because homemade bitters have many medicinal and culinary uses, and now I control the ingredients, the alcohol, and the flavor.

Simple & Delicious Hummus Recipe with Variations

This easy hummus recipe makes a creamy, delicious hummus that is great as a healthy snack and more. Also included are creative variations on the base recipe.