Recipes from the heart
Nothing was more comforting when I was growing up than something homemade from mom. It still is today!
I was blessed to be raised by a mom who never lost her vivid imagination. She is the DIY queen.
Much of the recipes on this page are from her. I will sprinkle in a few of my own as well.
When it comes to homemade, we live by a philosophy. If you don’t have everything the recipe calls for, just look in the back of the cupboard. You may find a hidden gem that will make the dish turn out just right!
Please excuse my limited supply of homemade recipes as I work to add more! As always being a mommy takes precedence over everything else.
Nourishing Belly Butter Recipe for Stretch Mark Prevention
I remember when I first found out I was pregnant I started googling things like "stretch mark prevention tips" and "best lotions to prevent stretch marks." I lathered all kinds of creams on my belly from day one. But I got further along in pregnancy, my skin began to...
Refreshing Mint Kombucha Recipe to Soothe Your Troubled Tummy
Since pregnancy, my stomach has been on the struggle-bus. I can't handle spicy food anymore and find myself having tummy trouble more often than ever before. My heart truly goes out to all those who have guts issues. I have officially joined that club! In our home, we...
Eco Friendly Homemade Baby Wipes with Coconut Oil
Are you tired of spending your hard-earned money every month for baby wipes, diapers, and expensive creams only to STILL be dealing with diaper rash? Me too sister! Did you know that most commercial wipes are laden with chemicals and have serious environmental...
Healthy Hot Cacao Nibs Fudge Recipe
My husband has a bit of a sweet tooth. I am always on the lookout for a way to turn a tasty treat slightly healthy. With summer in full swing, he's eating a lot more ice cream. I decided to use this opportunity to make a warm cacao nibs fudge and give our ice cream a...
Homemade Diaper Rash Cream
If you have been struggling with diaper rash, I am sure you have been through your fair share of the creams and balms. The problem with over the counter creams is even the organic ones still contain preservatives. These chemicals may be irritating your baby's skin and...
DIY Baby Lotion
I started making DIY baby lotion about 4 months after my son was born. I noticed that he kept having these little red bumps all over his skin. At first I thought this was just newborn stuff or my hormones still working their way out of his body. After 4 months the...
Homemade Muscle Rub
This post is all about how to make homemade sore muscle rub. When I started lifting weights again after pregnancy, I found myself constantly sore! This could be that I was dehydrated from breastfeeding or I was really THAT out of shape (probably both). Either way, I...
Homemade Beef Broth Recipe
Bone broth is a wonderful staple to have in your kitchen due to its numerous uses and benefits.This homemade beef broth recipe is a tasty base for soup or gravy, a nutrient-packed fluid replacement for a sick child, or adds tons of flavor to steamed vegetables.I keep...