Cincy Savers shares 9 different ways to creatively use coffee grounds. (She says there are 10 tips but I only found 9). The uses range from garden to kitchen to cleaning to skin care and more. There is also an interesting way to treat cellulite with coffee grounds. Click on the 9 Creative Uses for Coffee […]
Archives for August 2013
How to Make Sun Tea (Recipe & Video)
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. This is a very simple recipe for Sun Tea by Katie of Girl Meets Nourishment. Sun Tea is so easy to make. Aside […]
Treat Yourself To A Luxurious Homemade Milk Bath!
Milk baths have been used for centuries as a beauty treatment. The milk contains a natural lactic acid, which is a type of alpha hydroxy acid. Alpha hydroxy acid is used in commercial exfoliating products. This type of acid gently exfoliates dead and dry skin away and leaves the remaining skin looking fresher and younger. […]
How to Include More Turmeric in Your Diet
Turmeric is full of powerful antioxidants, including curcumin, which fight free radicals. Among other things, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, helps with joint pain, can help with pain management, and facilitates liver detoxification. There are a lot of home remedies that use turmeric, like this recipe for Turmeric Juice. Another approach to enjoying the benefits of […]
How to Make DIY Dishwasher Tablets
Suzan of Green Leaf Inspirations has tried to make DIY dishwasher tablets in the past without success. Then she developed this recipe and it worked! There are just 4 ingredients in this recipe. After mixing the tablets and allowing them to dry, you can just store them in a glass jar. Suzan says she LOVES […]
Grass Stain Buster! The Ultimate DIY Laundry Spot Remover
Jillee of One Good Thing has a son who comes home with a lot of grass stains on his pants. He has a summer job working as a greenskeeper at a golf course. So Jillee remembered she had a recipe for a grass stain remover that a reader suggested a while ago. The recipe 4 […]
Have Your Lavender And Drink It, Too (Smoothie Recipe)
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. Lavender has a beautiful color and scent. It also has a lot of medicinal benefits. Some of those benefits include lowering the heart […]
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Don’t forget to Like Herbs and Oils Hub on Facebook so you’ll get notified every time we find a great new post about Herbs, Essential Oils, Spices, Natural Remedies and Natural Living. This is a Guest post by Jessica (deliciousobsessions.com) on the Natural Living mamma site. Jessica loves coconut oil because it has a lot […]
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
This is a really interesting article about getting rid of ants without using commercial products. One of the key points that Betsy of DIY Natural makes is that you have to identify the type of ants you have. She supplies a link to some pictures of different ants. She discusses how to get rid of […]
Homemade Natural Fabric Stain Remover – Non-Toxic and Frugal!
Commercial stain removers are expensive and often leave an artificial scent on the cleaned item. Sara of My Merry Messy Life decided to make her own natural, non-toxic fabric stain remover. The recipe uses liquid castile soap and other ingredients, including a recommended essential oil. Sara has used this stain remover on her sons’ dirty […]
How to Make Healthy Organic Probiotic Lemonade
This is a recipe and tutorial by Tamatha of A Flock in the City for a healthy, organic, probiotic lemonade. It’s a pretty easy recipe that uses just 4 ingredients. Whey is used as the probiotic. Tamatha explains how to easily get whey from one of the fresh ingredients. Not only is this lemonade healthy […]
How to Make a Delicious Morning Metabolism Booster Drink
This is a recipe for a morning metabolism booster by Arielle of the Diva Dish. The recipe uses orange juice, sparkling water, raspberries and several other ingredients. I made this drink for breakfast this week and added strawberries. They’re not in the list of ingredients but are mentioned in the directions. I have to say […]