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How To Make Lavender Infused Honey

Nico · January 10, 2023 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of raw honey in a glass jar. There is a wooden tablespoon with dried lavender next to the jar and a white piece of cheesecloth next to the jar. Everything is on a light countertop.

With only two ingredients, homemade lavender infused honey tastes wonderful drizzled over yogurt, toast, and ice cream. Full of healthy antioxidants, herbal infused honey is simple to make. Making infused honey is so simple. All you do is combine honey with whatever flower … [Read more...] about How To Make Lavender Infused Honey

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Nourishing Food, Simple Herbal Remedies

20 Ways To Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need

Nico · January 5, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Three white pillows stacked in a wooden basket.

These 20 simple tips will help you to stop buying stuff you don’t need. It doesn’t need to be difficult to reduce your consumption and live a simpler lifestyle. Did you know that spending $30 a day adds up to spending more than $10,000 a year? And I don’t know about you but … [Read more...] about 20 Ways To Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need

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How To Make Beeswax Wraps Without Resin

Nico · January 3, 2023 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of yellow homemade beeswax wraps tied in twine.

Ready in under 30 minutes, making beeswax wraps without resin is simple to do. These homemade beeswax wraps help food stay fresh for longer and make storage simple. Homemade beeswax wraps are straightforward to make. Resin can be added to the beeswax to increase the … [Read more...] about How To Make Beeswax Wraps Without Resin

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No-Wait Sourdough Discard Donuts (3 Variations)

Nico · December 22, 2022 · 2 Comments

An overhead shot of homemade sourdough donuts on a light countertop. Two are cinnamon sugar, two are vanilla glaze, and two are with chocolate glaze.

Ready in 30 minutes, these sourdough discard donuts are fluffy, soft, and full of flavour. Dark chocolate, vanilla glaze, and cinnamon sugar are all delicious toppings that you can add to this sourdough discard treat. There’s no need to toss sourdough discard when you’re … [Read more...] about No-Wait Sourdough Discard Donuts (3 Variations)

Filed Under: Nourishing Food, Sourdough, Sourdough Discard Recipes

Simple Lavender Beeswax Salve Recipe

Nico · December 20, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of beeswax next to a beeswax salve.

This beeswax salve recipe is simple to make at home and is a wonderful homemade herbal gift. Beeswax, lavender, and a few other natural ingredients are combined to make a moisturising and calming salve. If you like homemade body products, you can also try making beeswax body … [Read more...] about Simple Lavender Beeswax Salve Recipe

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Infused Oils, Simple Herbal Remedies

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Hi, I’m Nico! For me, simple living isn’t about leaving the modern world or about total self-reliance. It’s an act of resistance. Read more about me here.

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