This is a natural, homemade facial cleanser that: Helps with inflamed skin due to rosacea and other skin conditions Is cheaper than pricey commercial organic skin care products Adrienne has a good explanation of why you would want to use an oil for cleansing. Basicaly, oil attracts facial oils and cleans the skin very effectively […]
Salt and Honey Scrub with Grapefruit and Rosemary Recipe
Hannah of Rise and Shine shares her recipe for a salt and honey scrub with grapefruit and rosemary essential oils. This is a face and body scrub that’s very easy to make. She recommends using kosher salt because it dissolves quickly and doesn’t contain anti-caking chemicals like table salt. Easy to store and easy to use. […]
Homemade Easy Elderberry Iced Tea Recipe
Elderberries have been used in folk medicine for centuries. They boost the immune system, are antioxidant-rich, improve heart health, and have been used to treat coughs, colds and the flu. This is a recipe for a simple and easy elderberry iced tea by Jordan of Lily White Designs. Jordan also has a video on picking […]
How to Make a DIY Honey Body Wash
On the way to making a homemade shampoo, Gerbermom ended up making an excellent, homemade body wash. Her recipe uses raw honey, coconut oil, a particular liquid soap, and several other ingredients. There are also easy-to-follow directions. Nice recipe! Click on the How to Make a DIY Honey Body Wash link below to see the […]
New & Improved Essential Oil Recipe for Rosacea
Rosacea is a pretty common skin issue that usually effects people over the age of thirty. It causes redness on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes. Some people have a mild version of rosacea while others experience extreme redness of their face. There’s no […]
How to Make an Herbal Sinus Remedy using Calendula, Sage, and Thyme
This is a natural herbal infusion that Lisa created so that she could use it in her Neti pot to clear her sinuses. Her remedy uses sage, thyme, and calendula. These are herbs that are anti-inflammatory, promote the flow of mucus, anti-viral, anti-microbial, and reduce airway swelling. Lisa explains how to make an herbal infusion […]
Homemade Hangover Juice Recipe
This is a really interesting and helpful article by Jason, the Juice Master. First, he explains what causes that intense, overall pain that comes from drinking too much alcohol the night before. You know … the feeling that makes you want to chop your head off. 🙁 Then Jason shares an all-natural smoothie recipe that […]
How to Make a Homemade Kid-Friendly Bubble Bath
This is a very simple recipe for bubble bath that’s safe enough for kids. It uses just 2 ingredients . I’ve never seen this particular combination of ingredients before. There are also some optional additional ingredients you can add for adults. Very creative recipe! Click on the How to Make a Homemade Kid-Friendly Bubble Bath […]
Homemade Basil Mosquito Spray Recipe
The first part of this article is a brief discussion of homesteading. Then there is a really good recipe for homemade basil mosquito spray in the middle of this article. The recipe uses fresh basil leaves and 3 other ingredient. It’s a very simple recipe. The final mosquito spray can be used on both people […]
Make Your Own: “Bugless Bar” Solid Lotion
Summer brings mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other insects. Instead of using commercial insect repellents that contain harsh chemicals, protect yourself and your family with a natural insect repellent. This is a Jerica’s recipe for an all-natural solid lotion bar that repels insects. It uses 3 essential oils and a fourth essential oil blend that . If […]
Healthy Fast & Delicious Real Food Camping Recipes
Camping trip meals often involve powdered eggs, dehydrated or freeze-dried foods that rarely taste good, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. etc. Not exactly healthy, real food. Well Debra has some fantastic real food recipes that you can take on your next camping trip. In addition to these recipes, she gives you a method to create your […]
Homemade DIY Goo Gone Gunk Remover Recipe
Kaitlyn tried a number of different natural recipes for removing stickers and labels. Several didn’t work for her. But then she found a combination of 2 ingredients that worked like a charm. It’s an incredibly simple recipe. You can also use this recipe to get grease off your hands, removing tape residue, and several other […]