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leaf stars- craft from Autumn leaves
Fauna and I spent the afternoon making leaf stars from the giant Sycamore leaves that are scattered all over our backyard. They were so easy to do and have all kinds of décor possibilities. :: When the...
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Marimo Moss Ball Water Terrarium- DIY
Last Winter my little ladies and I were wandering through the pet store looking at the fish and we came across a floating ball of green. We learned that it was called a Marimo ball (Cladophora...
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pinecone, orange, and spice turkey- diy
Create a lovely smelling and natural turkey for your turkey décor or dinner table this year. Supplies needed: Pinecone, cloves, rosehips, dried oranges, knife, glue To make the turkey: 1. Cut the clove...
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Rosemary wellness simmer- DIY for upper respiratory
Mmmmmmm, the scent of rosemary and citrus put me in an uplifting can do anything mood! Not only is rosemary a lovely way to scent your home but it is antibacterial, which helps clear phlegm from the...
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Dehydrating orange slices using a dehydrator- DIY
This is the time of year that my house smells of citrus! I love using dried orange slices for my holiday decorating. My food dehydrator, with a fan and temperature control, was bought at a garage sale...
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nature’s tiny ornaments- DIY
This is the perfect time of year to go foraging for little tidings to create that special Yule-tide magic. Needed: Little tidbits and whatnots from the great outdoors, glue gun or tacky glue, small...
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winter potpourri- diy
I love having a pretty wooden bowl filled to the brim with a little woodland collection, tossed with some citrus, and spices. My winter potpourri includes: dried oranges, pinecones, rosehips, milkweed...
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solstice garland-dried herbs and pincones DIY
Pinecones freshly fallen from the white pine, while the sap is still sticky and wet, puts off such a lovely smell, especially when mixed with past Summer’s dried herbs of lavender, sage, rosemay, and...
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solstice wreath- diy
I love a simple homemade wreath hanging in the window to welcome the seasons. To make this wreath I started with a pre-bought grapevine wreath, tied the red ribbon onto the top, hot glued the...
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applesauce cinnamon spice pomanders and acorns- diy
I LOVE cinnamon applesauce dough and use it for both Winter and Summer Solstice. This year, we made a spicier dough to make acorns and pomanders. You need: 1 cup cinnamon 1 tablespoon cloves 1...
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Evergreen tea party, make spruce, pine, and fir tea
We went foraging in our yard today for various evergreens to have an evergreen tea tasting party, we are lucky to have many organic evergreen trees in our yard so we know they are safe to use in teas....
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DIY suet feeders
We have bird feeders all over our yard during the cold winter months. We have birds feasting on the front porch feeders and you’re sure to find birds feasting on the feeders placed in the trees outside...
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moon jar luminaries- diy
I love this time of year, the dark and cold make me want to hibernate in my cozy home, bake goodies to warm up my kitchen, and make lovely things to compliment my home. Being such a dark time, it’s the...
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baby bath and shower tea
A nice, soothing, and relaxing bath tea can nourish the skin, calm the nerves, and help put babies, kids, mamas, and dads into a sweet slumber. For this tea bag I used calendula and comfrey for its...
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ginger candy and ginger syrup
There is nothing more invigorating and warming on a cold winter day than a cup of ginger tea! It is a mild stimulant, promotes circulation, aids digestion, and is very effective for motion sickness....
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Embroider your baby or child’s artwork- DIY
My little niece was just shy of a year during the holidays this year. She was starting to experiment with markers and paints, and making little doodle scratches on paper (and herself); I thought a...
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Marimo moss ball plush DIY
So, our Marimo moss ball obsession has crossed over to plush! These little guys are so easy to make and shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes, even if you’re a beginner. Supplies needed: The sleeve of...
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spring scent simmer- citrus, geranium, and mint
While spring sometimes looks like winter outside, I like it to smell like spring inside. My favorite way to create a lovely and refreshing spring scent is using citrus, mint, and geranium. Citrus...
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Persephone’s flower tonic- homemade astringent from your yard
Organic lawns are in full color with dandelions, violets, plantain leaves, and chickweed in the early spring. Did you know that these 4 wild edibles are perfect for a skin soothing astringent? Yes, a...
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Making a flower essence- crabapple blossom
Crabapple flower essence is for times you feel polluted for mental, physical, or spiritual reasons. If you feel the need to cleanse or purify, crabapple essence is the perfect flower remedy and so easy...
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