Enchanted Chaos Homestead

How to Make your Garden Thrive in the Summer Heat

May 8, 2017

One thing I learned living in Florida is that the summer heat can really take a toll on your garden. Sure in Kansas I had seen the effects of a heat wave and drought on my poor potted plants but that had no prepared me to loose an entire garden ...

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Affording the Basics for a Large Family by Buying in Bulk

April 21, 2017

Having a large family often means having a tight budget. All those little blessings have needs and saving money while meeting those needs makes life so much easier. We love to save money by making things ourselves, buying used, and buying ...

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Simple Canning Tips Every Homemaker Needs to Know

April 19, 2017

Canning is one of those skills long lost in my family. Not a surprise because well the kitchen and the women in my family don’t mix. I learned to cook with an old Betty Crocker Cookbook. Every year I set out to learn a new domestic skill ...

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DIY Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat

January 28, 2017

We have been having fun around here making some of our own things for less than buying. So much so we made a list of over 100 things to stop buying and start making. This was a fun and easy project that made the perfect gift for my makeup ...

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Homemade Makeup Brush Cleaning Solution

January 24, 2017

When it comes to beauty the cost can get a bit out of hand. The good news is a lot of everyday basics can be made at home for less. While many clean makeup brushes by rinsing them under warm water you will find that does not remove all of the ...

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Homemade Mushroom Gravy

November 10, 2016

Ever started a batch of mashed potatoes and remembered you don’t have anything to go on them? Yeah, I have done that and some main dishes just don’t leave enough drippings to make a gravy. When this happens I whip up some ...

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