Natural Living Ideas has collected 23 different scrub recipes. There’s a really nice variety of beauty scrubs. here’s something here for everyone. If you see a scrub that looks good, just click on the link and you’ll see the recipe. You’ll find: Body Scrubs Foot Scrubs Hand Scrubs Lip Scrubs Facial Scrubs Click the 23 […]
25 Natural Ways to Deal With Poison Ivy Rash
Poison oak, poison sumac and poison ivy contain an oil that can cause a bad rash if you touch the plants. Debra has collected 25 natural remedies that can soothe the rash. Debra explains why each remedy is effective. Here are just a few examples: Lavender essential oil: heals a poison ivy rash rapidly. Apply […]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies Recipe
I’m a big fan of shortbread cookies and I’m also a big fan of lavender. So when I saw this recipe I had to feature it! This is a terrific recipe for lavender shortbread cookies with mint and lemon. It’s a simple recipe and there are some very helpful tips in the article. Click on […]
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Vegetable Garden
If you have an infestation of ants in your garden, this article explains how to get rid of them. Several of the methods would also work for ant infestations outside of the garden. If you can see ant hills there is one solution for killing the ants. If you can’t see any ant hills then […]
15 Creative Water Projects For The Garden
If you want to make your garden or backyard more calming and peaceful, add a water feature like a fountain or a small pond. It’s also a great way to attract birds and butterflies. This article shares 15 different DIY water fountains that you can add to your garden. If you see a water project […]
10 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure can be the result of poor eating habits, stress, lack of exercise or other lifestyle factors. It can also be hereditary. Debra of DIY Natural shares 10 natural ways to lower blood pressure. She includes herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, and lifestyle changes. Debra also encourages going to your doctor before starting anything […]
The Benefits of Echinacea and 12 Ways To Use It
Echinacea is noted for its immune-boosting properties, and is often used in herbal remedies. However, in this article, Debra discusses 11 other uses, some of which are really fascinating. Please read the “Drawbacks” section where recommended dosages are discussed. Here is a recipe for homemade Echinacea Tea that you also may like. Click on the Benefits […]
10 Health Boosting Herbal Tea Recipes
Herbs have therapeutic benefits. Chamomile is a soothing, relaxing herb. Peppermint soothes the digestive tract and aids in heartburn and indigestion. Herbal teas allow you to extract the key nutrients and benefits of the underlying herbs used. Herbal teas are easy to make, relatively inexpensive, caffeine-free and effective. Katie at WellnessMama shares a list of […]
How to Make Itchy Stix (Homemade Bug Bite Relief Sticks)
This is an all-natural bug balm that can be used on bug bites, scrapes, and scratches. The base of the balm is calendula-infused oil. Another ingredient has cooling properties and a third ingredient is an anti-inflammatory. It’s a nice, easy recipe. Jan includes a lot of helpful tips at the end of the article. Click […]
How to Make an All Natural Homemade Boo-Boo Salve a.k.a. Homemade Neosporin
Mrs Happy Homemaker developed this homemade Neosporin Boo-Boo salve. It can be used for basic boo-boos, minor cuts, and minor burns. It can also be used for diaper rash and eczema. It’s a creative remedy that uses coconut oil, several healing herbs, and several other ingredients. There are links that explain the healing benefits of […]
Six Ingredients Or Less Cookbooks – 50% Off for Herbs and Oils Hub Readers
I’m so excited about this book! Six Ingredients or Less, 4th Edition by Linda Hazen and Carlean Johnson is a cookbook for busy people who don’t have a lot of time, but still want to serve healthy meals to their families. The book contains over 600 recipes and a lot of cooking tips. Each recipe uses […]
22 Surprising Uses For Sandpaper!
I was pleasantly surprised when I read this article. Jillee has collected 22 surprising uses for sandpaper. The tip about stubborn bathroom grout was brilliant in itself. But there are many other great ideas here. Learn how to use sandpaper to: Help seed sprouting Deter cats Stop slugs from getting into potted plans And MORE! […]