@antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company @antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company is having a HUGE sale today ONLY. 30% off, plus if you spend over $75, you get a free candle. who doesn’t love free stuff? 😜 

these leave our whole house smelling so good and they would make such cute Christmas gifts! Just add a festive ribbon around the lid and you’re ready to gift. 😉🎁 aside from their Christmas candles, the Apple Butter is another favorite!

why I love them? 
- Jesus is the heart behind their company
- they partner with organizations that help serve their community
- each candle is poured right here in the USA 🇺🇸
- they smell AMAZING
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #soycandles #christmas #christmasgifts #madeintheusa
my kids have been asking for this all week, so gla my kids have been asking for this all week, so glad I I remembered that I canned up some fresh strawberry concentrate this past summer, so that we can still enjoy it in the cooler months - like now. 😜 

For the full recipe visit my blog: https://ourhappylittlehomestead.com/how-to-make-strawberry-lemonade-concentrate-the-canning-diaries/ 

or visit the blog tab in my bio!
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Added a pop of color to our room by giving this fl Added a pop of color to our room by giving this floor mirror a tiny upgrade. I used this pretty stained glass window decal I had on hand. Small change, but love how this turned out!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4VaCE 

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soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup 😉

Lasagna Soup Recipe:

Ingredients -
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb. ground beef (we sometimes use deer or buffalo)
32 oz. chicken broth
30 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice
6 oz. tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
splash of worcestershire sauce 
fresh chopped basil (optional)
8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
salt and pepper to taste
ricotta, for serving

Directions -
In a large pot, add your oil, onions, garlic and cook until translucent. Then add in your ground beef and cook until brown. Be sure to drain any excess fat. Add your seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and give a good stir. You want the paste to be well incorporated. Then add in your tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in your broken noodles and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Just long enough until the noodles are cooked. Top with your shredded cheese and serve! You can add a spoonful of ricotta to each serving! :) 
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#fall #fallrecipes #recipe #soup #soupseason #homemade #homestead #homesteading #easyrecipes #onepotmeal 
#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wa my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wanted one of these cast iron matchbox holders. the problem is that they’re usually expensive and pretty hard to find. so when I found this gem hiding at my favorite thrift shop, for only $6, i had to snag it! 

also peep my favorite soy wax candle company! the apple butter scent smells so good. 🍎
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#thrift #thrifting #thriftshop #thrifted #thriftfinds #antiques #kitchendecor #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me! probabl make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me!

probably one of my Favorite home finds to date! This stainless steel Tea Kettle. Comes in a dark green color or the white. And has a stainless steel interior. Great size tea kettle for under $30! 

Comment TEA below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4S9NE

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we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids w we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids watch the autumn episodes every Fall! It’s pretty festive for this time of year. 🍂🍁

Series: “Guess How much I love You” - you can watch it on Amazon and YouTube! 
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #fall #kidfriendly #kidshows #autumn #toddlerfriendly #tvshow
a weekly staple meal in our house - deer roast 😋

- season your roast with whatever seasonings you like
- brown all side in a pan with olive oil
- use wine vinegar to deglaze and add some fresh garlic and vegetable stock (this is key to remove the gamey taste) cover about 3/4 of the way with the broth
- cover your pan and pop in the oven for 2 hours at 300 degrees F
- after the 2 hours, remove, and baste the roast woth some of that broth
- add in onions, celery, and carrots 
- I also sprinkle in Alittle garlic powder and paprika at this point and stir it all
- then pop it back in the oven, covered, and bake for an additional hour
- once it’s done, remove from the oven and shred 

*we like to eat our roast over buttered noodles* 🤤
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 #recipe #cozy #meal #mealideas #dinner #food #foodie #foodstagram #roast #onepotmeals #easyrecipes #easymeals #gamemeat #deer #homemade #bestofmoments #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
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5 Easy Skincare Products that You Can Make at Home

August 28, 2023

One of my favorite ways to save money, is to make my own skincare products at home. Most store bought products can be fairly high in price, not to mention they’re full of harmful ingredients. I like knowing what exactly I’m using on my skin, so that’s why making my own products is so important to me. By making your own products, you can also completely customize your ingredients so that they target whatever skin concerns you have.

Below are a few recipes for 5 skincare products that you can easily whip up at home!

1.) Everyday Face Serum

This serum is perfect for any skin type and can be completely customized depending on your skincare goals. You first need to choose your carrier oil. I typically use jojoba oil since it is closest to our skins natural oils. It also has healing properties, anti-inflammatory agents, it’s moisturizing, reduces eczema and keeps acne at bay. You can use other oils too, like argan for anti-aging and dry skin. The only oil not recommended for a face serum would be fractionated coconut, since it is known to clog pores.

Aside from your base oil, you need to choose your essential oils. Make sure these are pure grade essential oils and NOT fragrance oils. Fragrance oils can harm your skin since you don’t know whats actually in them. Where as essential oils are used for many things, and are considered safe for skin when they’re properly diluted. Again you can choose whatever oils you want.

I like to use Frankincense – it’s one that has been used since ancient and biblical times. It helps with wrinkles, reduces scar appearances, and gives you a natural glow. Lavender is another good one – it reduces redness. blotchiness, and it can detoxify your skin. Tea Tree is great for acne prone or oily skin.

Lastly, you can add in some extra ingredients if you choose, such as Vitamin E or Rosehip. These aren’t necessary in a face serum, but they are great for added benefits. Vitamin E oil nourishes and hydrates. While Rosehip oil can help tighten the skin.

How To Make:

To make your serum, you’ll need a dropper bottle. I get these bamboo lid ones in a bulk on amazon.

Add in about 15-20 drops of essential oils total ( I do 5 frankincense, 5 lavender, 5 tea Trea, and 5 copaiba).

Then fill your bottle the rest of the way with your carrier oil.

If you’re adding optional ingredients like Vitamin E or Rosehip oil, then I usually do 5 drops max of each.

Add your lid and gently shake to mix well. Be sure to keep your serum stored in a cool dark place, out of sunlight!

2.) Facial Toner

This toner is so simple, and one of my favorite ways to brighten and refresh my skin. The first ingredient is Lemon juice. It’s great for reducing discoloration, dark spots, brightening, healing, and exfoliating. Be sure to use freshly squeezed juice from a lemon, or 100% lemon juice from the store. You don’t want the juice that has any additives in it.

The other and final ingredient is witch hazel. Witch hazel has so many amazing benefits, like removing excess oil and pulling out impurities deep within the skin. It also soothes and nourishes so mixing it with lemon will help dilute that a bit, and keep the lemon from burning.

How To Make:

In a glass spray bottle, fill your bottle 1/4 of the way with your fresh lemon juice and the rest of the way with your witch hazel.

Give a good shake to mix and shake before each use.

Toner was something I never used until now. It’s usually added after you wash your face, and before you apply a serum. I know some people who will take their toners with them for in the go, to give their skin a refresh throughout the day, but I manly apply mine at night.

3.) Makeup Remover

I use to use my kids baby wipes to remove my makeup, and if you’re a parent of a little one, then you know wipes are not cheap 😝. I wanted to find a way to make my own, so I no longer blew through the baby wipes as fast.

How to Make:

In a glass dropper bottle, add equal parts witch hazel with jojoba oil. Give a good shake before each use, and apply to your face with your hands.

Follow up with a cleanser of your choice, I like to use my homemade version that I shared below.

4.) Face Cleanser

This is one of my favorite products to use nightly. It leaves my face feeling so smooth and clean. I use to spend tons of money on face wash at the store, and most of the time they never fully cleaned my skin. This face wash recipe, really does seem to get every last bit of dirt or makeup that’s left behind on my skin.

You can play around with the oils you want, I like Lavender as a calming agent since I usually wash my face before bed. However, you don’t have to add essential oils, that’s totally optional.

How to Make:

In an 8 o glass twist cap or pump bottle, add 2/3 cup of distilled water, 1/3 cup of unscented liquid Bastille soap (I get this one from Amazon), and 1/2 tsp of jojoba oil.

If using oils, add 3-5 drops.

Be sure to shake the bottle a bit before each use, and apply directly to your skin, working in circular motions until your soap foams. Then rinse with lukewarm water and follow up with your toner.

5.) Lash and Brow Serum

If you’re like me, and your lashes aren’t very long or thick, then this serum is for you! I love having pretty full lashes, but all natural. None of that lash extension or glue ons for me, they’re just not my thing. Some of the best essential oils for hair growth and strenghtening are Cedarwood, Lavender, and Rosemary. I use all three in my serum, but you can use just 1or 2 if you’d prefer.

skincare products

How to Make:

In a glass dropper bottle, or a lash tube bottle like this one, add 3 drops of each oil, and then fill the bottle 3/4 of the way with high quality castor oil. Give alittle shake and apply to your lashes or brows twice a day.

If you’re using a dropper bottle, you can apply your serum with a q tip.

It’s that easy to make your own skincare and beauty products at home, and it can be fun. You could easily turn this into a diy party and have all your girlfriends over to make whatever you want! If you end up making any one of these recipes, be sure to tag me so I can see. 🙂

As always, thanks for reading!

xo Dariane

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@antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company @antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company is having a HUGE sale today ONLY. 30% off, plus if you spend over $75, you get a free candle. who doesn’t love free stuff? 😜 

these leave our whole house smelling so good and they would make such cute Christmas gifts! Just add a festive ribbon around the lid and you’re ready to gift. 😉🎁 aside from their Christmas candles, the Apple Butter is another favorite!

why I love them? 
- Jesus is the heart behind their company
- they partner with organizations that help serve their community
- each candle is poured right here in the USA 🇺🇸
- they smell AMAZING
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #soycandles #christmas #christmasgifts #madeintheusa
my kids have been asking for this all week, so gla my kids have been asking for this all week, so glad I I remembered that I canned up some fresh strawberry concentrate this past summer, so that we can still enjoy it in the cooler months - like now. 😜 

For the full recipe visit my blog: https://ourhappylittlehomestead.com/how-to-make-strawberry-lemonade-concentrate-the-canning-diaries/ 

or visit the blog tab in my bio!
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #canning #homestead #homesteadlife #fallhomemaking
Added a pop of color to our room by giving this fl Added a pop of color to our room by giving this floor mirror a tiny upgrade. I used this pretty stained glass window decal I had on hand. Small change, but love how this turned out!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4VaCE 

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#ltkfindsunder50 #ltksalealert #ltkhome #homedecor #homedecordiy #diy #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup 😉

Lasagna Soup Recipe:

Ingredients -
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb. ground beef (we sometimes use deer or buffalo)
32 oz. chicken broth
30 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice
6 oz. tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
splash of worcestershire sauce 
fresh chopped basil (optional)
8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
salt and pepper to taste
ricotta, for serving

Directions -
In a large pot, add your oil, onions, garlic and cook until translucent. Then add in your ground beef and cook until brown. Be sure to drain any excess fat. Add your seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and give a good stir. You want the paste to be well incorporated. Then add in your tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in your broken noodles and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Just long enough until the noodles are cooked. Top with your shredded cheese and serve! You can add a spoonful of ricotta to each serving! :) 
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#fall #fallrecipes #recipe #soup #soupseason #homemade #homestead #homesteading #easyrecipes #onepotmeal 
#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wa my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wanted one of these cast iron matchbox holders. the problem is that they’re usually expensive and pretty hard to find. so when I found this gem hiding at my favorite thrift shop, for only $6, i had to snag it! 

also peep my favorite soy wax candle company! the apple butter scent smells so good. 🍎
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#thrift #thrifting #thriftshop #thrifted #thriftfinds #antiques #kitchendecor #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me! probabl make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me!

probably one of my Favorite home finds to date! This stainless steel Tea Kettle. Comes in a dark green color or the white. And has a stainless steel interior. Great size tea kettle for under $30! 

Comment TEA below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4S9NE

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#ltkhome #ltkfallsale #ltkfindsunder100 #ltkhome #hearthandhand #target #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #cozy #cozyhome #tealovers #tea #teatime
we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids w we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids watch the autumn episodes every Fall! It’s pretty festive for this time of year. 🍂🍁

Series: “Guess How much I love You” - you can watch it on Amazon and YouTube! 
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #fall #kidfriendly #kidshows #autumn #toddlerfriendly #tvshow
a weekly staple meal in our house - deer roast 😋

- season your roast with whatever seasonings you like
- brown all side in a pan with olive oil
- use wine vinegar to deglaze and add some fresh garlic and vegetable stock (this is key to remove the gamey taste) cover about 3/4 of the way with the broth
- cover your pan and pop in the oven for 2 hours at 300 degrees F
- after the 2 hours, remove, and baste the roast woth some of that broth
- add in onions, celery, and carrots 
- I also sprinkle in Alittle garlic powder and paprika at this point and stir it all
- then pop it back in the oven, covered, and bake for an additional hour
- once it’s done, remove from the oven and shred 

*we like to eat our roast over buttered noodles* 🤤
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I’ve been wanting to switch up this part of our I’ve been wanting to switch up this part of our house for awhile now, and I really wanted a place I could store all my extra blankets and linens. 

FB market place for the win! It needed some love, so we sanded it down and painted it a deep green color to match our living room. This piece really ties our living room together!

Head over to my stories to see the before!
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Easy dump and go Crockpot Chicken Pasta! One of ou Easy dump and go Crockpot Chicken Pasta! One of our families favorite crock pot meals! 

Here’s how to make it:
In a crockpot add:
- 1 jar of pasta sauce 
- 1 jar of alfredo sauce 
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning 
- 1 box of bow tie pasta
- shredded mozzerella cheese and Parmesan to top

Add sauces, chicken, and seasonings to your crockpot. Cover and cook for 3 hours, then remove chicken and shred. Add cooked pasta (we use bow tie), and shredded chicken back to crockpot, and adjust seasonings if needed. Top with shredded cheeses and cover. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese has melted. Enjoy!!
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It’s almost officially FALL - which is just anot It’s almost officially FALL - which is just another word for pumpkin everything in my book! 😉 

this pumpkin sauce is perfect for adding the right amount of spice to any cup of coffee, whether it’s iced or hot!

recipe:
- warm 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 cup water until sugar dissolves
- turn off heat and add in a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, 2/3 cup of pumpkin purée, and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- let sit for 1 minute and give it a good stir
- store in an airtight container and add 1-4 tbs to any coffee

*this keeps for 1 week in the fridge*

#fall #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #coffee #reels #foryou #explore #explorepage #pumpkinspiceeverything #fallaesthetic #aesthetic #pumpkinseason #autumn #autumnaesthetic #coffeetime #coffeelover #gilmoregirls #faithblogger #autumn
a few months ago, my husband and I cut caffeine ou a few months ago, my husband and I cut caffeine out of our diet. we drank way too much and began seeing some of the negative side effects with daily consumption. my anxiety was always through the roof anytime I drank it. since we’ve cut it out, my anxiety isn’t near as bad, I sleep so much better, and I feel more awake and alert. didn’t even know that was possible without caffeine 🤪 don’t get me wrong, I still take a natural daily supplement that helps give me that energy boost, but in a more natural way.

one of my favorite drinks in replace of my morning and evening cup of coffee is this: a cup of hot water, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 lemon slice, and a drizzle of honey. not only does this surprisingly taste good, but it helps detox your body and get rid of bloating. it’s a win win for sure! ☕️
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Thanks for Being Here – xo Dariane

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