Homemaking

Making a house a home: practical homemaking tips, food and more.

The Problem with Homemade Laundry Detergent (and other unpopular laundry facts)

By Brandi / July 27, 2018 January 27, 2023

Woman holding a stack of freshly laundered bath towels in front of her.

Does DIY laundry soap qualify as detergent? I love a good frugal substitution, but there are good reasons to stay away from these recipes.

Crockpot Freezer Meals: Our Family Favorites

By Brandi / July 21, 2018 January 6, 2023

These tried-and-true freezer crockpot meals will save you tons of time in the kitchen! Get ready to take a week off from cooking.

Monat Review + 5-Month Update (and Summary of Research on the Controversial Hair Care Line)

By Brandi / March 13, 2018 January 8, 2023

woman brushing hair with worried look on her face.

After 5 months, here are my results with Monat hair care – along with some interesting research on the product. Read this if you’re thinking about using or selling Monat.

Thrifty Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe

By Brandi / January 21, 2018 January 24, 2023

Thrifty Sandwich Bread Loaf on a white platter.

After a lot of trial and error, I’ve settled on this 5-ingredient recipe as my FAVORITE homemade bread recipe. It’ll be your new favorite, too.