Gluten-free apple pie recipe
Years ago, I discovered a dessert recipe that quickly became a mainstay in our home. Because salted caramel and apples are meant to be together and their union should happen in my stomach. Amen. Soon, we’d tweaked this recipe and turned it into a full pie...
Easy Peasy DIY Honey Simple Syrup
We’ve had gorgeous weather this week, which means lots of swinging in the hammock, time in the mud and gallons of sun tea. I love sun tea, especially when mixed with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer. What I don’t love is when I mix in some sugar or honey and...
How to Go Gluten-Free
I went gluten-free a couple years ago, after realizing I had a gluten intolerance. (And was officially diagnosed in early 2016 after an EGD and colonoscopy – not fun.) My symptoms included headaches, a rash, acne and constant stomach aches. Since making that...
DIY Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe + some delicious ways to use it
I love that the a few simple ingredients can be combined in such way to make a sweet, sometimes salty, concoction that can be added to everyday foods to make them extra special. Coffee. Apple slices. Oatmeal. If whipped cream can reasonably be added to the mix, even...
Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
So I have a thing for lavender. Ok, more than a thing. I can’t get enough! Ever since I learned about using lavender for culinary purposes, I was determined to use it as much as possible. Shortly after I started drinking coffee, I discovered a wonderful local...Just what is natural living anyway?
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Hi, I'm Nina
I believe in mastering the basics. They are the key to success in any endeavor and natural living is no exception. I am a wife, mama of four and creator of tiny apothecary, a blog dedicated to helping women master the basics of natural living so they can create healthy, non-toxic homes. 
