In with the new....remote control too. Simple, farmstead style, and we can control the fan for winter or summer (will work either direction). My husband and I took the old one out, put together the new one, and he re-wired it. The top still needs hooked to the ceiling, but it's in working order.
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Happy Homemaker Monday
In with the new....remote control too. Simple, farmstead style, and we can control the fan for winter or summer (will work either direction). My husband and I took the old one out, put together the new one, and he re-wired it. The top still needs hooked to the ceiling, but it's in working order.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Homemade Lip Balm
Homemade lip balm has been made. I originally made it with calendula infused oil, but now make it with lemon balm infused oil, plus essential oils.
Instead of buying the holder to hold up the tubes, I just wrap a few with rubber bands, and it works great. I save the rubber bands from any mail delivery. I also use a can, washed and dried (from chickpeas/beans etc.). I bend a "spout" for easy pouring.
I did not write down the source for my recipe, but there is one on Mountain Rose Herbs online, and many other recipes to use online. Trust me, it took some work to get the binder out of my office, ha ha! I'm just glad this is done. I use the lip balm all the time.
I try to keep notes on my recipes. I had written this makes 10, but I got 9 tubes. I guess it will depend on tube size. Anyway, the benefits of growing medicinal herbs.