homemaking

building a homemade pantry doesn’t have to be overwhelming. this post shares my journey into creating intentional, from-scratch dry mixes that simplify baking and cooking while helping you avoid unnecessary ingredients. plus, grab the dry mix pantry collection — a downloadable guide with six staple recipes and a bonus section of seasoning and sweet treat mixes.

these homemade fall coffee syrups—toasted marshmallow, classic pumpkin spice, and maple sugar—are the perfect way to bring cozy, seasonal flavor to your morning coffee. made with real ingredients and easy to store in your kitchen, these diy syrups can be used in hot lattes, iced coffees, or whipped into cold foam. skip the drive-thru and enjoy your favorite fall drinks at home.

if you love having homemade treats on hand but hate the mess every time, this oatmeal cookie dry mix is the perfect pantry staple. packed in a ½ gallon mason jar, it makes two dozen chewy, old-fashioned oatmeal cookies per batch with minimal effort. just add butter, eggs, and vanilla; no boxed mix, no preservatives, just simple, homemade goodness.