This is a great primer for beekeeping. Emry and her husband became beekeepers when they started homesteading. Well, to be more exact Emry’s husband became the beekeeper. Emry discusses the key issues you should research before taking the leap into beekeeping: Location, sun, water, and pollen requirements Cost of beekeeping broken out by items: hives, […]
3 Herbs That Help to Reduce Anxiety
As this article points out, some people suffer anxiety because of an immediate stressful event: a deadline, a speech, a doctor’ appointment etc. Other people have persistent generalized anxiety with no defined cause. Both types of anxiety response can interfere with sleep, happiness and enjoying life. In this article, the Herbal Academy of New England […]
How to Make Your Own Natural Garden Fertilizer
Proverbs 31 Woman shares a detailed post on different ways to make natural, garden fertilizer. She discusses 8 ways to make different, organic fertilizers. Only one of the methods (the herb discussed at the end of the post) produces a balanced fertilizer. A balanced fertilizer has nearly equal parts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potash […]
Homemade Electrolyte Sports Drink
When you or your kids get dehydrated after some fun summer activity, an electrolyte drink can restore hydration by replacing minerals and electrolytes. Restoring minerals and electrolytes is key to maintaining energy and good health. Heather’s recipe uses all-natural ingredients. One ingredient is loaded with potassium and sodium Another ingredient is rich in minerals and […]
Top 10 Home Remedies For Thinning Hair
As people age, sometimes they notice that their hair starts to thin out. For some, there is even hair loss and balding. This article details 10 different remedies that, according to the author, “…can help you to regrow, or thicken, your hair.” There’s a nice variety of home remedies here. You’ll find unusual fruit, an […]
How Do I Use Essential Oils?
How Do I Use Essential Oils?by Paisley Hansen, Contributing Writer For thousands of years people have been distilling the essential natural oils from herbs and using them for healing. This practice has evolved through history and many cures are hundreds of years old. As early as the 15th Century, oregano oil was used to treat […]
How to Dye Your Hair With Natural Teas
Getting your hair dyed at a salon means applying harsh chemicals to your hair and enduring some potent odors. But there’s a natural alternative. You can dye your hair with tea! Katie discusses using black teas or herbal teas to dye your hair . She reveals the type of tea to use for each hair color. She provides a […]
DIY Soap On A Rope Recipe
Katie demonstrates how to make soap on a rope with glycerin melt and pour soap base. It’s a very thorough tutorial. This recipe produces clear glycerin soap that’s wonderfully scented with essential oils. I think I’d use lavender for one bar and lemon for another bar. But the beauty is you can use any single […]
How to Make Lavender & Bergamot Soap
Bergamot is often used by perfume makers because of its ability to combine with other scents in a complementary way. It has a citrusy, spicy, floral scent. Marie decided to par it with lavender essential oil in this soap. She describes the resulting scent as “…soft, rich and intriguingly bright.” This recipe assumes that you’re […]
67 Homemade, All-Natural Cleaning Recipes
Erin has really outdone herself with this article. First, she lists 8 basic ingredients that you need to start out making your own homemade cleaning recipes. Then she provides links to 67 different homemade, all-natural cleaning recipes. There’s a LOT of variety. You’ll find the following cleaning recipes: 7 Bathroom 1 Laundry Room 7 Detergent […]
23 Items Under $5 You Should Have in Your Car & That Can Save Your Life!
It’s a good rule of thumb to prepare in advance for emergencies. In this article by Jillee of One Good Thing , she discusses some critical items you can put in a bag in your car to help if you’re stranded. I think planning like this is a real necessity wherever you live. Jillee has […]
5 Easy Smoothie Recipes To Heal The Body
Smoothies with healthy ingredients can help you with weight loss, digestion, improved energy, and other health issues. These smoothies use fresh juice, fruit, veggies, herbs, and other natural ingredients. Shannon of Mind Body Green shares smoothies to help with: Jet Lag Anti Aging Weight Loss Digestive Problems Stress Relief Click on the 5 Easy Smoothie Recipes […]