Welcome to Kiersten’s Haus! Here you’ll find all of my latest recipes, tips, and remedies, each made with love in my own kitchen for my family. It brings me such joy to share them with you and your loved ones!

  • How to Ease Sinus Headaches Naturally
    by Kiersten
    Natural ways to ease sinus headaches using steam, warm compresses, saline, hydration, and simple winter home fixes. This is what I do when my sinuses decide that they want to try and ruin my day. A sinus headache isn’t like a normal headache. It’s personal. It’s targeted. It’s your entire face staging a rebellion because winter air, germs, and whatever your kids brought home from their friends have joined forces. Your forehead hurts. Your eyes feel heavy. You possibly feel nauseous and every step you take echoes inside your skull like you’re walking through an empty warehouse. The good news?…
  • Safe, Simple Ways I Disinfect the House All Winter
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Kiersten Learn how to disinfect your home without bleach using fast, non toxic cleaning techniques that keep your home safe without the harsh fumes. Bleach works…sure. But it also stinks, irritates your airways, ruins clothing, and makes your house feel like a hospital. I stopped using it except in rare circumstances a few years ago, especially when I was trying to get my autoimmune issues under control. Between hormonal migraines, cold and flu seasons, stomach viruses, and sensitive toddler lungs, I needed something that could actually disinfect my home without the unwanted side…
  • How to Stop a Coughing Fit Fast
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on November 20, 2025 by Kiersten Winter coughs are one thing, but coughing fits are a whole different level. They take over fast, come out of nowhere, and usually happen at the worst possible time. We’ve been through every kind of coughing fit here. My kids have had RSV, and those fits are brutal because they get stuck in a loop. Then when I had pertussis (whooping cough), I coughed so violently that I gave myself a black eye. I remember being bent over the sink in the middle of the night just trying to breathe while my…
  • 10 Remedies for Puffiness, Dark Circles & Wrinkles Under Eyes
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 29, 2025 by Kiersten The best natural under eye remedies for puffy eyes, dark circles, and wrinkles. Simple solutions that actually help tired eyes look rested. Anyone who has kids knows that the area under our eyes often shows what our schedules look like. Late nights, early mornings, and trying to keep a home running can leave you with puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles that feel like you aged a few years overnight. Although I consider aging to be a very positive thing, I do want to age gracefully and appear to be somewhat around my…
  • Perfect Roasted Leg of Lamb (Bone In)
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Kiersten This roasted leg of lamb with garlic, herbs, and Dijon mustard is a simple, fool proof recipe for Easter or Christmas. If you’ve been looking for an easy leg of lamb recipe that turns out perfect every time, this is it. We make this whole leg of lamb every Easter and sometimes again at Christmas. It’s simple, it looks impressive on the table, and it always comes out juicy with a golden, crispy crust. You don’t need a ton of ingredients or fancy prep—just garlic, herbs, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. The…
  • Honey & Thyme Cough Syrup
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Kiersten This homemade honey and thyme cough syrup helps calm coughs, ease chest congestion, and soothe sore throats. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes. When the cold season hits, this is one of the first remedies I make for a cough besides our locally famous Amish cough syrup. There’s something about thyme that cuts through a cough better than almost anything else I’ve tried. Paired with raw honey, it works both as an expectorant and a throat soother. This helps clear out mucus while calming irritation. This syrup is gentle…
  • Fast Relief Shower Steamers for Sinus Congestion and Coughs 
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Kiersten These easy DIY shower steamers help clear sinuses and ease congestion using pure menthol, eucalyptus, and essential oils – perfect for cold and flu season. Variations are included for both kids and adults.  When someone in the house is stuffed up, miserable, and doesn’t feel like standing over a pot of steam, these shower steamers are a lifesaver. They’re great for sick days, headaches, or when you feel a cold coming on. I keep a mason jar full in the linen closet so that they are on hand through cold, flu, and…
  • Homemade Flour Tortillas
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 2, 2025 by Kiersten Whip up homemade flour tortillas in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for tacos, wraps, and quesadillas with no special equipment needed. Whenever I have a brain block and ask my husband what I should make for dinner, the answer is usually “tacos”. Le sigh … there’s only so much you can do to make tacos feel homemade.  As appealing as it was to have dinner already figured out, I was craving a way to bring my from-scratch style of cooking into the equation.  Homemade flour tortillas were my solution. I had already…
  • How to Make Apple Sauce With Fresh Apples
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on September 18, 2025 by Kiersten This DIY apple sauce is the perfect fall recipe made with fresh apples and warm cinnamon. A cozy staple for baking, canning, or spooning over pork. If you find yourself with a ton of apples this fall after a trip to the local orchard, definitely add this homemade cinnamon apple sauce to your kitchen rotation. I make apple sauce for the kids to have as a snack year round but it also gets used as a base when I can Amish apple butter for holiday gifts, bake my almost famous carrot cake,…
  • Homemade Natural Deodorant Without Baking Soda
    by Kiersten
    Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Kiersten Most natural deodorants are either overpriced, irritating, or don’t work. This is none of those things. It takes 5 minutes to make and holds up just fine through busy days, farm chores, and hot weather. I’ve tried just about every natural deodorant out there, and most of them didn’t work. Between hormone swings (postpartum, cycle changes, stress), homestead chores, and very humid Long Island summers, I needed something strong enough to handle real life. This is the deodorant I make for the girls in our family. It’s simple, it works, and it…

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How to Make NORA Tea for Pregnancy

Last Updated on September 5, 2025 by Kiersten Learn how to make a traditional NORA tea blend to naturally support fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health. NORA tea holds a special place in my heart. It’s at the very top of my list of home remedies I’m very passionate about. Pregnancy demands an incredible amount of…
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How to Can Jalapeño Peppers at Home

Last Updated on September 5, 2025 by Kiersten This is how I preserve garden-fresh jalapeño peppers to use all year long with an easy water bath canning method. Whether I give the plants a ton of love or completely neglect them, my jalapeño pepper plants always thrive despite seasonal circumstances. Two to three pepper plants…
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