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Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree from katie: normal girl

Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Today we master the art of not killing our plants! I’m partnering with Ashley HomeStore to show you how to care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree. Now these trees definitely…

How to Hygge - Outdoor Porch Edition from katienormalgirl

How to Hygge: Outdoor Porch Edition

Today I’m sharing tips for achieving hygge in your next design project! I also included a brief tutorial on how to say hygge and wrote up a list of tips…

Dryer Sachet Blend from katienormalgirl

Ditch the Dryer Sheets…Use Herbs Instead

Ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets!  These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity as people try to eliminate…

DIY Dryer Sachets from katienormalgirl

DIY Refillable Dryer Sachets

It’s time to ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets! These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity, and this…

The 1 thing 4 ways challenge with lemon from The Normal Girl Show

The 1 Thing Used 4 Ways Challenge: Lemons

Today I’m doing a “1 thing 4 ways” challenge with a lemon. In full disclosure, I have no idea if a “1 thing 4 ways” challenge is a real thing,…

3 Ways to Clean Your Iron from The Normal Girl Show

3 Ways to Clean Your Iron

Today I’m going to show you my top three ways to clean an iron: vinegar scrub, baking soda scrub, and toothpaste – check them out and pick your favorite! PROJECT…

Natural Cleaning Washing Ceramic and Enamel Pots and Pans on The Normal Girl Show

Natural Cleaning: Washing Ceramic and Enamel Pots and Pans

Today I’ll show you how to clean your ceramic, porcelain or enamel pots and pans – without harsh chemicals and without ruining them in the process! PROJECT TIME: 15 min. PROJECT LEVEL:…

Washing Fruits and Vegetables to Avoid Food Poisoning from The Normal Girl Show

Life Skill: Washing Fruits and Veggies to Avoid Food Poisoning

Today we’re washing fruits and veggies. So, why bother? Well, there’s a couple of reasons… Most produce is grown outside and in soil so inevitably there will be soil particles and…

Naturally Deodorize Carpets and Rugs from The Normal Girl Show

DIY: Deodorize Carpet and Rugs Naturally

Today we’re making a quick, all-natural carpet and rug deodorizer. PROJECT TIME: 15 min. (plus 30 min – 8 hours waiting for deodorizer to do its thing) PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: For this DIY…

Garden Project: Plant a Mint Bowl | The Normal Girl Show

Gardening Quickie: Plant a Mint Bowl

Become a gardening genius (or just play one on tv) with this quick and easy project – no green thumb required! PROJECT TIME: 30 min.* PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: large terra cotta…

Coming Soon: The Normal Girl Show and Crafting Tea Class with Katie Normal Girl

Coming Soon: The Normal Girl Show

I’m so excited to share this project with you! The Normal Girl Show will be on YouTube and we’ll chat books-n-tea, we’ll make crafty things, and all sorts of fun…

How to Harvest Fresh Aloe Vera Gel with Katie Normal Girl

How to Harvest Fresh Aloe Vera Gel

Quick note: there are many varieties of aloe plants and some of them smell like onions. If your plant smells, you may have one of the varieties that looks similar…