Sprouted breadcrumbs QUICK!!!

Sprouted Breadcrumbs In 30 Seconds?

Yes, breadcrumbs in 30 seconds. And yes, sprouted grains (as, per WAPF’s solid guidelines, grains should be for proper digestion). OhEmGee…WHY did I not think of this sooner!??? Go From THIS… To THIS… In Only 30 Seconds!!! This post is going to be short and simple, ya know…right to the point so you can get started. For just a little …

Ditch the spice mix bag and make your own easy tandoori masala from scratch. Even better, why not make your own chicken wings with your homemade tandoori masala.

Easy Tandoori Masala from Scratch + Tandoori Chicken Wings Recipe

One of my favourite ways to cook is to stand out by my clay oven, or tandoor, with the fire reaching 100’s of degrees as I carefully and skillfully make the most amazing tandoori dishes. Hmm, or not. I’ve never actually ever used a tandoor, which is perfectly fine, because I don’t think I know anyone who actually has. This means you …

Learn how to make a hydrating winter body scrub out of healthy ingredients that will exfoliate, nurture, and moisturize your dry winter skin.

Hydrating Winter Body Scrub

With the start of the new year comes our plans to recalibrate ourselves and either refocus on, expand, or start our healthy living routines. In fact, the new year is the perfect time to make a decision to no longer use toxic products in our lives, especially on our body. My personal journey into living a DIY #LifeFromScratch started when I was …

Making your own DIY conditioner is simple, frugal, and the ingredients in this particular recipe are easy to find! Get the recipe here.

DIY Conditioner

I have the most wonderful family that consists of me, hubby, 2 teenagers and an 11 year old. And some of us have long hair — down to the shoulder or past it. My daughter’s hair is down to the middle of her back and wonderfully thick. She could easily go through a bottle of cream rinse style conditioner every 2 …

…but what if my breasts don’t work?

That got your attention, didn’t it? Today’s post is one that some people may not agree with, but it’s something that’s been on my mind lately. If I get it off of my chest, maybe it won’t be so heavy.

Ditch the toxic store-bought stuff! This DIY herbal baby oil is infused with skin nourishing oils like lavender and calendula to help keep baby’s skin soft and kissable.

DIY Herbal Baby Oil

Nothing can compare to that exhilarating feeling of holding a fresh faced, silken skinned newborn. I know that I didn’t think twice when the hospital staff bathed my baby in Johnson’s baby wash and shampoo, finished off with lotion and baby oil. I cringe now, knowing what’s really in that stuff (including cancer causing toxic chemicals). So what’s the alternative? …

Birth Of The Scratch Mommy E-Magazine

Hi friend! It’s me…the ‘Original Scratch Mommy’ stopping by for one last post here on the original Scratch Mommy blog. Monday (September 14, 2014) you will no longer see a site that looks like this… Pretty good looking blog, if I don’t mind saying so myself! So why make changes and exactly what IS this e-magazine you’ve heard me mention …

Introducing our DIY Contributors (Part 1)

Have you ever met someone and thought to yourself “How did I not know this person before? We’re kindred spirits!” That’s exactly how I feel about Jess, the founder of Scratch Mommy. A couple of months ago I was introduced to Jess and her husband Nick by Karen (the Scratch Mommy Parenting Editor). How had I not known about Jess …

Introducing our DIY Contributors Part 2

I was introduced to the world of “Life From Scratch” at a fairly young age. My Dad was a builder and my mom was an artist, seamstress, master chef, exceptional baker and all around DIY Queen. The house that I grew up in (where my parents still live) was made from scratch. My mom purchased the property when she was 19 …