This dishwasher rinse aid is natural, chemical-free, and made with only 3 ingredients. It’s so easy and quick to make, it’s a perfect DIY solution to the expensive store-bought rinse aids. We are always trying to find easy, effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives when it comes to cleaning supplies that are used in our home. Read More
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How To Make Easy Homemade Peppermint Bark
When the holiday season rolls around I look forward to making some delicious treats and peppermint bark is a sweet treat, that’s great for the holidays. What Is Peppermint Bark Peppermint bark is a popular treat, especially around Christmas time. Typically it consists of a layer of semi-sweet or dark chocolate, a layer of white Read More
Muskoka Chair Restoration – 10 Steps Back To Beautiful
The Iconic Muskoka Chair A Muskoka chair is a style of chair typically used in outdoor settings and is a staple here in Canada, specifically in Ontario’s well-known Muskoka cottage country. The Muskoka chair, also known as the Adirondack chair in the United States, has become a symbol of cottage life and the embodiment of Read More
How To Make 3 Ingredient Homemade Dishwasher Tablets
I am always looking for natural and sustainable alternatives for my home, what we eat, drink and use to clean is very important to us as a family. The more environmentally friendly and cost-effective the better! You can check out more DIY from ‘Nestled in the Trees’ here. I’ve been making my own dishwasher tablets Read More
Make Your Own Custom Sandpit In 7 Simple Steps
At our previous house in Toronto we had a small plastic turtle sandbox in the backyard (it was inground and came with the house). I recall when we bought the house, wanting to take it out but I am so glad that we didn’t. The kids ended up spending so much time playing in that Read More
Mistakes Not To Make When Building A Firepit
A firepit can be enjoyed year-round. If you’re anything like my family, there’s always a desire to cozy up to the warmth of a fire. Our kids often ask “are we doing a firepit tonight?”, now I’m not exactly sure if it’s because they love being by the fire or because there’s usually some sort Read More
How To Make Worm Casting Tea: All-Natural Fertilizer
Our vegetable garden was struggling. The soil was looking dry, plants weren’t flourishing as we had hoped and we needed to make a change. The research began. We wanted to know what compost could be added to soil after you have already planted without damaging the vegetation. We discovered worm casting tea. It won’t damage Read More
Our Not So Simple, Organic Terraced Vegetable Garden
We love to be outside, we have the land so why not make it work for us! Getting started with our organic vegetable garden felt slightly overwhelming. There was just so much to do and being our first time planting in this location we didn’t quite know what would actually grow. When we got to Read More
