Tag Archives: homemade

Homemade: Plantain Anti-Itch Salve and Lotion Bars

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s summer, and that means many folks are spending a lot of time outdoors, me included. And often times that also means we get itchy from mosquito bites, poison ivy and other rashes and skin irritations. Fortunately, one way to … Continue reading →

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Shirts To Dye For

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Let me begin by saying I am no slave to fashion. I’m a casual dresser, and my wardrobe mostly consists of t-shirts, jeans and shorts. Make that lots of t-shirts, since they are my favorite kind of shirt. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Deep Purple Lavender Goat’s Milk Soap

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This soap features a blend of olive, coconut, palm, and castor oil, with cocoa butter and avocado oil added for their skin nourishing qualities. Goat’s milk is used for its moisturizing and emollient properties as well as for the smooth … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Whole-Grain Mustard

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve made several different batches of this Whole-Grain Mustard. Today I’ll share two slightly different variations, and hopefully that will give you the basics for coming up with your own version. The first step in both is to soak the … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Chocolate Lip Balm

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The chocolate you choose makes a big difference in the finished product. You want to use something with a high percentage of cacao in it. I used a 70% bittersweet for one batch, and a semi-sweet chocolate bar for another. … Continue reading →

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