🐝🪵 Harvest lip balm, beeswax salve, fire starters


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Saturday reads

When the wind turns cold, a few homemade comforts can make a world of difference.

These simple projects blend old-fashioned skills with natural ingredients to keep your home and hands happy.

Saturday Reads

Harvest Lip Balm

Easy to make with cinnamon and orange scents. Great stocking stuffer.

Homemade Beeswax Salve

Soothes rough dry skin through the winter.

Homemade Fire Starters

Easy to make, easy to use.


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