Lavender Bath Bags

There’s nothing better than a soothing oatmeal lavender bath after a stressful day. Here’s my favorite recipe for relieving that stress, and getting you relaxed for the night. Recipe for Lavender Bath Bags Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup dried lavender 6 muslin bags twine or ribbon How To Make It Mix the oatmeal and … Read more

3 Home and Garden Uses For Fels Naptha Soap

If you’re a gardener you may have heard of Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap. I always have a bar on hand, a bar doesn’t cost much, usually under $2. Here are 3 uses I have for Fels-Naptha soap. 1. As a plant spray to get rid of aphids and other small bugs. I shred one to … Read more

After The Ice Storm

We’ve been without power for almost 24 hours from an ice storm that came through last night. It’s beautiful reflecting off the trees in the sun this morning, but our trees and yard are not very pretty. It looks like a war zone. We have some major branches down on some of our oldest trees. … Read more

Pet Friendly Gardening

While you’re in the planning stages for your garden this spring don’t forget your pets. Some plants can be toxic for your furry friends. Some plants that are toxic for animals include: Clematis Foxglove Boxwood Tulips can cause irritation to your pet’s digestive system You may want to think about it before you add any … Read more