Crockpot pumpkin apple butter

This is a very easy and healthy apple butter with added pumpkin because I LOVE pumpkin anything! You can adjust the amount of spices to your liking as I don't really measure for the most part!

Ingredient list:

5lb bag apples (I used Gala)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 C brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1 15oz can pumpkin

-I used an apple corer to quickly cut the apples into 8 pieces (leave the skin on)
-Put all the apple slices into your crockpot and squeeze the lemon juice over it. Next,  spread on the pumpkin puree and add your spices. Close the lid and cook on low for 6 hrs. Half way through give everything a good stir to incorporate.  Once done cooking, use an immersion blender or standard one (which I used) to puree the mixture to desired consistency.  ENJOY! What I made fit into the jars pictured below. My family loves this version and I might need to hide a jar for myself! :)

Homemade wedding gift!

 My wonderful sister who has her own business creating works of wood burned design, made this for my fiance and I as a gift! She is quite talented and I definitely recommend her hand crafted pieces for yourself or as gifts to those you love! Check out her Facebook page or her blog for details!



 https://www.facebook.com/IronwoodTreasures



http://ironwoodtreasures.blogspot.com/2014/09/welcome.html?spref=fb

Melon-Berry Popsicles!

 Yummy recipe I found on Spend with Pennies for Melon-Berry Popsicles :)

 I have tried a couple of my own creations with my Popsicle molds but  I love lime and must try this!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups diced seedless watermelon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 4 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight!
3. Serve on a hot sunny day for a refreshing treat!

 

Homemade bar soap

~Here is a batch of homemade bar soap I started making last November when I realized how easy it was to create something that smelled great, was good for my sensitive skin and looked beautiful! All you need is a package of any type soap base you want (I use the goats milk base) you follow the directions on the package and pour into your molds of choice. These can be found in the same soap making area of the craft store. For this recipe I used vanilla essential oil and instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal. It smelled sooo good! :) AND the BEST part? It's good for you! You know exactly what's in it.  In no time you will have bar soap that you can pamper yourself with or give as gifts as I have and they will love it!

Mason Jar soap dispenser Tutorial

This is one of the mason jars I turned into a soap dispenser! I eventually removed the burlap just because my kids are still young and messy (not everyone's a neat freak lol) I used Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze spray paint and a pump I saved from an old bottle. Also make sure it's going to be long enough for the jar fyi. I punched a hole in the lid to fit the pump and hot glued underneath it very well to secure it.  I scoured Michael's scrapbook section for the tape and embellishments then sprayed clear coat over it to seal(minus the burlap) VOILA! I have made many so far and have given as gifts and I love it! Plus I make my own hand soap so this is great and saves money!

Oil Pulling

Here is something I am going to try this week! OIL PULLING! This may frighten some as it did me at first but after reading some articles on the benefits I definitely want to try this! Check out the site below for details.

http://mixwellness.com/tips/oil-pulling-101-what-it-is-why-you-should-start-doing-it/