1 minHow I Use Editframe to Make Those Podcast Promo VideosI've gotten some questions about how I've been making these little promo videos for my podcast episodes so I thought I'd do a quick...
2 minHow To Make Oat MilkOat milk is all the rage nowadays. It's popping up as a milk substitute in coffee shops, and there are quite a few brands you can buy at...
1 minTMD Podcast, S3 E1: Art Parts Creative Reuse CenterSeason 3 of the podcast kicks off with an interview with Denise Perreault, the founder and executive director of Art Parts Creative Reuse...
1 minLavender and Lemon Infused SugarIn my last post, I wrote about making donuts with a friend. The sugar infusion I made to top the donuts was especially good, so I wanted...
3 minFinding Community Through Home CookingA couple of weeks ago, a friend invited me over to make donuts with her. I had actually never made donuts before, so I was excited to...
1 minHow To Clean A Blender // VideoToday's post is a quick and easy way to clean your blender. Blender blades can be tough (and dangerous) to clean, so I wanted to share a...
6 minDIY LotionA few weeks ago, I posted a picture on Instagram showing some supplies I was using while making my homemade lotion and I got quite a few...
2 minWelcome Back, The Modern DomestiqueYou may have noticed that the blog, and the podcast for that matter, have been very quiet lately. I'm not too sure exactly how it...
2 minHow To Make Salt-Preserved LemonsCitrus and California are like peas in a pod, so whenever I am visiting my family there I make sure to bring home some fresh meyer lemons...
2 minTMD Podcast, S1 E7: Season One RecapIn preparation for Season Two, this episode is a special collection of highlights from Season One! The highlights are in chronological...
3 minElderberry Immune-Boosting TonicNature really is amazing. Right when cold and flu season starts to hit everyone, nature offers up plants that we can use to help keep us...
4 minThe Adventures Of Upcycling A Lamp ShadeI have had this project on my mind for a while. Our bedroom doesn't have much light, so I wanted to come up with a way to hang a lamp...
2 minThings I Learned From My First Try At Growing PotatoesPotatoes! I have grown them! Back in April, I noticed that a potato in my kitchen was starting to grow eyes. I don't know what made me...
3 minHow To Preserve Cherries In VinegarAs you might have guessed based on my recent blog posts, one of my favorite things about summertime is all of the exciting fresh produce....
2 minSummer Solstice Sun TeaSummer solstice is one of my favorite days of the year. It marks the official beginning of summer, and is the longest day of the year (as...
3 minTMD Podcast, S1 E3: BLDG 61 Makerspace"DIY Makerspaces are popping up all over the country. In this episode, Adam and Janet of the 'BLDG 61 Makerspace', located in the Boulder...
5 minHow To Make Your Own Sourdough StarterHave you heard the story about the fire that took place in San Francisco, CA in 1909 and how the famous Boudin sourdough starter was...
3 minGuest Post: How to Dry Clean at HomeToday my sister is back with another guest post! If you have missed her posts in the past, you can find her easy steak taco recipe here,...
1 minThe Modern Domestique Podcast, S1 E1: "Meet The Modern Domestique""In this pilot episode of The Modern Domestique Podcast, future guest Nancy Allawos Thompson interviews Stacey Keating, founder of The...
2 minHomemade Ranch DipSince I live in Colorado, everywhere I look at the moment has Super Bowl fever (for those of you that don't follow American football, the...
3 minA Tale Of Real-Life Whack-A-Mole & SustainabilityLast week, I took Buster to an off-leash trail not far from our house. Usually, he does really great off-leash: He comes when called and...
3 minDIY Fizzy Bath BombHere in Colorado, we are right in the middle of winter. Which means the air is not only cold, but very dry. Even with our humidifier...
5 minCrochet Part 3 - How To Read A Pattern & A Washcloth Pattern For You To Try!Welcome to the third installment of Crochet 101! If you missed the first two posts, you can find the introduction here and the post about...
3 minHomemade Gel Air Freshener RecipeToday we have a guest post! I'll let Patricia get right to it with her gel air freshener DIY: ------------------------------- For the...
3 minDIY Dish Soap (Without Having To Actually Make Any Soap)As some of you may know, I am always looking for ways to cut back on expenses around the house. Every little bit I can save can actually...
3 minHow To Make An Elderberry Shrub (aka A Drinking Vinegar)Elderberry season is here! If you read my post on elderflowers, you will remember that we have 3 bushes around where we live. I've been...
4 minDIY Water Kefir: An Easy Probiotic DrinkProbiotic is a term that has gotten a lot of press lately, because there have been a lot of studies showing how much they help to...
3 minOne-Hour One-Project: Easy DIY Fabric HeadbandSome of you may have noticed that I chopped all my hair off recently. I really love the new style - It's perfect for summer and brings a...
4 minElderflower GoodnessDo you remember the scene in the film Amelie that talks about her love of dipping her fingers into sacks of grain? If you've never seen...
1 minEasy Cucumber-Mint Infused WaterSummer has finally arrived where I live, and I could not be more excited! It's the time of year that crisp, fresh fruits and veggies...
3 minFor The Love Of LilacsThose of you that follow me on Instagram have probably noticed that I'm a bit obsessed with lilacs at the moment. To me, lilacs not only...
3 minCitrus-Infused Vinegar DIYOne facet of Home Economics is to save money around the house. With my husband being a full-time graduate student, this is especially...
4 minDIY Herbal Hair RinseWarning: this post contains lots of photos. Because: herbs. They make me so happy! So much so that my husband even bought me a bumper...
2 minThe First Post - A Few Words on Home EconomicsWelcome to my first post! I've been wanting to start a blog for a while now, but I couldn't narrow down what I wanted to blog about....