This is a recipe for an Extra Virgin Olive Oil-based castile soap. Lisa shared this recipe on the Life on the Urban Farm site. Because the recipe uses lye, it’s important to carefully follow Lisa’s directions and measurements. That being said, this is probably a good first time soap to make. Lisa describes the process […]
DIY All Natural Antiseptic Ointment
Lisa at Fresh Eggs Daily lives on a farm. She writes “Invariably working around a farm, you will end up with cuts and scrapes, splinters and small injuries. Instead of grabbing the Neosporin, why not make your own antiseptic ointment?” She developed an easy recipe with beeswax, a carrier oil and 3 essential oils. You […]
Ancient Homemade Queen of Hungary Skin Toner Recipe
Queen of Hungary Water is an all-natural skin toner that has been handed down since the 1300’s. Some say this herbal blend was created for the aging Queen of in the 1300’s to restore her youthfulness. According to the legend, it changed her appearance so much that the 25 year old grand-duke of Lithuania asked […]
Homemade Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale Recipe
This is a very simple recipe for homemade honey-sweetened ginger ale. It’s a wonderful, refreshing drink for the summer. Made from scratch and healthy. Brittany first explains how to make a ginger syrup that you can store in your refrigerator. She then provides simple directions on how to use the syrup to make a glass […]
Turmeric Mask Recipe: The Eastern Secret To Youthful Skin
Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory. Lindsey lists 28 different health conditions that turmeric may help prevent or treat. Indian women have used turmeric traditionally in their beauty regimens for beautiful, radiant skin. Turmeric facial masks are used to nourish the skin, and smooth lines. Lindsey shares a recipe for a radiant facial skin mask made with turmeric. […]
Make Your Own Homemade Flavored Syrups for Coffee
This is a wonderful post about one of my favorite subjects: Coffee!!! Elsie and Emma of a Beautiful Mess share recipes for a variety of flavored coffee syrups. These would make a wonderful gift for any coffee lovers in your life. The recipes are very simple. It’s also pretty cost-effective. Vanilla Syrup Raspberry Syrup Caramel […]
How To Made Wild Blackberry Cider
This is a post by Ariana of And Here We Are. I enjoyed reading Ariana’s previous posts about making Sparkling Rose Petal wine. I also enjoyed this article about making wild blackberry cider. She explains how she sort of fell into this project when she accidentally made a starter culture while making a fermented […]
How to Make A Super Soothing Bug Bite Balm
It’s hard to avoid getting a bug bite during the summer, even if you are using an insect repellent. If you do get bitten, this is a soothing bug bite balm you can apply to the bites. Lindsey’s balm is all-natural, soothes redness and swelling from bites, and smells great! It’s also a super easy […]
Crazy Pregnant Lady Tea Recipe
Amanda reveals how she became depressed during her pregnancy. She shares the various steps she took to deal with her own depression. Among other things, she and her herbalist developed the Crazy Pregnant Lady Tea recipe. The recipe uses 7 different herbs and Amanda explains why they selected each herb. One of the herbs is […]
Homemade Sunburn Relief Spray – All Natural and Non-Toxic
Sara shares her recipe for a homemade sunburn relief spray. It’s all-natural and uses just 3 ingredients plus water. Combine the ingredients and spray it on your sunburn. It can relieve the sting and help you to avoid blisters. She also includes some helpful notes at the end of the article too. Click on the […]
Natural Hair Conditioning Mask: Coconut & Honey
I can confirm that coconut oil is great as a hair conditioner. If you have dry or damaged hair, coconut oil can really help to restore your hair. As a general conditioner, it makes my hair thicker and shiny. I love the scent too. Kristina of Homemade Wellbeing writes “Coconut Oil protects your hair and […]
How to Make Homemade Baby Bum Balm
This is a soft salve to soothe your baby’s bottom. The recipe uses just a few ingredients. Two of those ingredients are herb-infused oils. If you’ve never made an herbal infusion, Marie explains how to make herbal oil infusions HERE. This soft herb and oil-based salve is ideal for soothing a baby’s bottom. It also contains […]