My Favorite Homekeeping Products for Autumn

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This page will include products and services that help me manage my home and homeschool during the autumn season. I will add to this list throughout the years to come. 😊

Candlemaking

We’ve begun making candles every autumn for the last three years. I’m not fond of artificial light, but I love the sun’s glow and fire. I enjoyed an evening at a home built in the 1840s at Christmastime a few years ago. The house only used candles throughout the evening; the warm feeling left me imitating the experience in my home during dark winter nights.

Beeswax Candlemaking Supplies

Our Autumn Handcrafts E-book shows you step-by-step how to make hand-dipped candles.

Beeswax Pellets

Braided Candle Wick Spool

You will also need a double boiler or slow cooker for candle making. I use a double boiler often at home, so this is the one I use for candles.

I have a tall mason jar that is designated for dipping candles. (messy) This jar will be covered in beeswax and stored in a closet for later use.

🧹 Home Skills for Children

Teaching children home skills is vitally important. So often we find chore charts, but children need training to move forward and adequately do chores. Home Skills Guide for Children is a progressive guide to teach children to clean specific areas in the home.

What age is this good for? Children as young as two can begin learning to put away toys and put the blanket over their crib/bed to “make the bed.”…however, most of these skills will be appropriate for children five and over. It is hard to pinpoint an exact age, as all children are different. The goal is to begin training young children in these skills. One section may take a full three months to complete. That’s okay. Children will eventually be able to complete these tasks with ease!!!

HOMESKILLS FOR CHILDREN

Autumn Folk Recipes

Household Cottage Scissors

I am very particular about scissors. In a busy, productive home, scissors are used daily.

I use this pair of scissors for crafts, artwork, and everyday home use. They are beautiful as well as practical!

Twine

I’m amazed at how often I use twine! Especially during the autumn season. I use baker’s and natural jute twine on my counter almost daily.

Bakers Twine

Herbs, Honey, and Elderberries

To make my favorite Autumnal Tonic and various homemade teas, I purchase specific herbs, honey, and elderberries every autumn.

Autumnal Tonic Recipe Here

Seasonal Folk Recipes

Honey Pot

They are:

Organic Dried Hyssop
Dried Organic Elderberries
Organic Non-GMO Cloves
Organic Cinnamon Sticks
Organic Dried Rosehips
Raw, Unfiltered Honey
Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans (To make vanilla extract for holiday baking and cordials) Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Organic Ashwagandha Powder (I use Ashwagandha in Vegan Moon Milk) ❤
Organic Turmeric Powder
Perfect Supplements
Oils

Avacado oil has a high smoke point, making it perfect for seasoning cast iron pans and keeping them non-stick. I keep a small container of my homemade cast iron conditioner next to the sink to use after my pans are clean and dry.

Coconut Oil. A multi-use oil! I always have coconut oil in my pantry.

Wide Mouth Mason Jars

We drink from mason jars and use them for all tonics, cordials, and ferments.

I like half-gallon size jars for any tonics/cordials that are shelf-stable. (anything with honey and Vinegar keeps for a long time in a pantry or larder)

Larder: A place where food is stored

Wooden Storage Lids