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Today we are going to try out papaya seeds to use as an anti parasitic. The directions that I have just say to scoop them out and separate the stringy flesh from the seeds. This proves to be kind of a pain but if anyone has a handy way to separate the two I’d loveContinue reading “Papaya seeds – Anti parasitic?”

It’s time to start those seeds here in Michigan!! What are we using to do so?!? I’ve tried so many different things!! Ive always just used “seed starter” and I’ve always had about a 75 percent germination success rate. This year I went to buy my seed starter and accidentally grabbed vermiculite! Ooops 🤣 ThenContinue reading “Seed Starting Soil Mix”

Living whole can produce a lot of food scraps. This can make for a lot of compost! If you live in the city composting can be much more difficult. Space is an issue, smell is an issue, and let’s face it it’s not pretty either! I like to find other things I can do withContinue reading “Carrot waste”

When I met my husband I lived on a six acre plot that I was trying to turn into a hobby farm. I was finding it was very hard to do that on my own though! We then made the decision to join our families. With that decision we moved all my animals, kids, andContinue reading “City chickens”

Today I tried my hand at a homemade cream for psoriasis. I used a mix of bee wax, shea butter, coconut oil, peppermint oil, and grape root. I found the recipe and thought it would be wonderfully helpful! My hands are super soft from making it! Here’s to hoping it gives some relief 🤞 I’llContinue reading “Psoriasis cream”