Homemaking Articles
Here you will find a collection of articles that pertain to all things homemaking including homeschooling. We will be adding to this page as we go along.
Homeschool Articles
Charlotte Mason
-Charlotte Mason Homeschool Guide – Current
https://www.theycallmeblessed.org/charlotte-mason-homeschool-guide/
-Getting Started in Homeschooling – Current
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/getting-started
General
-How to Find Your Homeschool Laws
https://hslda.org/legal
-How to Withdraw Your Child from School in California
https://hslda.org/post/how-to-withdraw-your-child-from-school-in-california
-Steps to Get Started in Any State
https://hslda.org/get-started
-State Homeschool Organizations
https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/homeschool-helps/state-homeschool-organizations
-Homeschool Groups
https://my.hslda.org/groups/s/
-30 Ways to Improve Your Homeschool – Current
https://www.theycallmeblessed.org/improve-your-homeschool/
-How 30 Different Families Homeschool – Current
https://www.theycallmeblessed.org/homeschooling/30-ways-homeschool-ebook/
-60 Homeschooling Tips – Current
https://www.thecharactercorner.com/product/60tips
-Homeschooling for Free Book – Current
https://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/homeschooling-for-free-and-frugal-saving-you-money-for-the-homeschool-life
The Dreaded “Socialization” Question
-The S Word – Current
https://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/homeschool-socialization/
-My Kids Won’t be Socialized! – Current
https://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/objections-homeschooling-kids-wont-socialized/
Personal Care Articles
Lotions
-Magnesium Lotion – Current
https://modernalternativemama.com/diy-magnesium-lotion-collection/
-Body Butter – Dec 29, 2014
https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/wintertime-herbal-infused-whipped-body-butter-recipe/?awt_l=8EKcj&awt_m=3fTbrCW7J2jPZXw
-Lotion Bars – Oct 31, 2014
https://mommypotamus.com/lotion-bar-recipe/
-Lavender Foot Cream – Sept 20, 2019
https://brownthumbmama.com/lavender-foot-cream
-Stretch Mark Cream – Nov 21, 2019
https://healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2019/11/21/plant-based-skin-repair-cream-for-new-mamas
Hair
-Hair Gel – Sept 1, 2018
https://mommypotamus.com/diy-hair-gel/
-Natural Dandruff Remedy – Sept 6, 2022
https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/get-rid-of-dandruff-naturally/
First Aid
-Natural Bug Repellant – May 30, 2020
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-bug-spray/
-Bug Bite Relief – May 17, 2021
https://brownthumbmama.com/bug-bite-relief
-Lip Balm – Nov 30, 2018
https://bumblebeeapothecary.com/tallow-lip-balm-recipe-with-honey/
-Pimple Help – May 19, 2021
https://brownthumbmama.com/get-rid-of-pimple-naturally
-Sunburn Relief – July 2, 2020
https://mommypotamus.com/sunburn-remedies/
Soaps
-DIY Body Wash – July 11, 2019
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-body-wash/
-Foaming Hand Soap – March 19, 2024
https://brownthumbmama.com/diy-foaming-soap
Teeth
-Tooth Powder – Current
https://orawellness.com/diy-remineralizing-tooth-powder-recipe/
Misc
-Hemorrhoid Help – Oct 30, 2016
https://draxe.com/beauty/diy-hemorrhoid-cream/
-Solid Deodorant –Aug 11, 2015
https://mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-deodorant/
Natural Cleaning Articles
Basic Cleaners
-Copycat Poo Pourri Recipe – June 7, 2021
https://brownthumbmama.com/copycat-poo-pourri-spray
-Natural Ways to Freshen Air – Current, June 7, 2021
https://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2016/01/12-ways-to-clean-air-inside-your-house.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campai%E2%80%A6
https://brownthumbmama.com/houseplants-clean-air
-Carpet Cleaner – Jan 5, 2016
https://wellnessmama.com/natural-home/carpet-cleaner
-All Purpose Cleaner – July 6, 2023
https://wellnessmama.com/natural-home/homemade-all-purpose-cleaner
-Leather Cleaner – Feb 1, 2019
https://simplynaturalhacks.com/diy-leather-cleaner-and-conditioner-recipe/
-Veggie Wash – Jan 6, 2018
https://mommypotamus.com/diy-vegetable-wash-recipes/
-Dish Washer Rinse Aid – June 20, 2021
https://wholenewmom.com/natural-homemade-dishwasher-rinse-aid/
-Stain Remover – Sept 6, 2020
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-stain-remover/
-Floor Cleaner – Apr 30, 2016
https://livesimply.me/homemade-floor-cleaner-multi-surface/
-Oven Cleaner – May 31, 2024
https://naturallivingfamily.com/homemade/cleaner/oven-cleaner/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=aweber&utm_campaign=newsnlf
-Scouring Powder – Mar 29, 2017
https://mommypotamus.com/scouring-powder/
-Soft Scrub – Feb 3, 2015
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-soft-scrub
-Glass Cook Top Cleaning Methods – Current
https://diynatural.com/how-to-clean-glass-stove-top/
-Silver Cleaner – Current
https://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2013/04/cleaning-silver-jewelry-without.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nove%E2%80%A6
-Kill Germs Without Bleach – June 7, 2021
https://brownthumbmama.com/kill-germs-without-bleach
Laundry
-DIY Dryer Sheets – Sept 9, 2021
https://brownthumbmama.com/homemade-dryer-sheets
-Bleach Alternative for Laundry – May 10, 2016
https://mommypotamus.com/homemade-bleach-alternative/
-Laundry Stripping – Mar 15, 2024
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-laundry-stripping/
Pests
-Flea Solutions – Current
https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/natural-nontoxic-flea-infestation-solutions-for-home-and-pets/
-Ant Solution – April 27, 2021
https://mommypotamus.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/
Misc
-Aluminum Foil and Plastic Wrap Alternatives
https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/aluminum-foil-alternatives/
-Don’t Mix These With Bleach – Mar 19, 2020
https://modernsurvivalblog.com/health/dont-mix-these-with-bleach
-Solution for Cat Urine Smell – Current
https://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2018/02/remove-cat-urine-smell-permanently.html
-Skunk Spray Remover – Current
https://www.feathersinthewoods.com/2013/03/mommy-help-that-black-white-kitty.html
Food Articles
Nutrition Advice The Basics written by Becky – October 23, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/nutrition-advice
Nutrition Advice Fats written by Becky – November 2, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/nutrition-advice-5cb
Nutrition Advice Meat Group written by Becky – November 13, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/nutrition-advice-c61
Nutrition Advice Healthy Grains written by Becky – November 25, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/nutrition-advice-2b0
Nutrition Advice Sugars written by Becky – December 6, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/sugars
Nutrition Advice Dairy written by Becky – December 14, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/dairy
Nutrition Advice Everything Else written by Becky – December 28, 2025
https://aconservativeinlacounty.substack.com/p/nutrition-advice-199