When her two dogs came down with fleas, Stephanie developed this flea shampoo for dogs. It worked! It’s a really simple recipe. It uses water, a particular type of soap, an oil you probably have in your kitchen, and two essential oils. You just mix up all the ingredients, put them in a bottle and […]
Brew Some Manure “Tea” For Your Garden!
I once mentioned that I needed to make some Manure Tea and a non-gardening friend looked at me like I was insane. 🙂 Manure tea is an all-natural fertilizer that’s filled with nitrogen. Because it’s liquid, the tea also reaches plant roots quickly. Jillee explains where to get manure and how to make this homemade […]
DIY Deodorant Recipe
If you’d like to avoid the chemicals that are in commercial deodorants, here is a natural alternative. Robin developed an all-natural stick deodorant that’s perfect for sensitive skin. Lemon essential oil is the perfect scent to add to the recipe. She provides very clear directions and also has some useful tips. There’s also a nice link to […]
All Natural Essential Oil Treatment for Dark Circles
There are a lot of things that can cause dark circles under our eyes: lack of sleep, broken blood vessels, thinning of skin with the aging process, allergies and more. This is a recipe for an all-natural oil treatment for dark circles. There are only 4 ingredients and they have very beneficial properties: An astringent […]
How to Make Liquid Peppermint Hand Soap
This is a natural liquid soap that you can use to wash your hands, use as a body wash or shampoo. The recipe uses a soap pastes (Marie has a recipe for that), peppermint essential oil and one other ingredient. It’s easy to make. What I like is you can put it in a pump […]
How to Make an All Natural Basil Mint Herbal Fly Spray
After two years of testing different natural fly repellent recipes, Lisa has created a fly repellent that works. The recipe is very easy to make. In addition to the basil and mint, there are only a few other ingredients. It’s really an herbal infusion. You put everything into a jar, seal it, and let it sit […]
How to Make an All-Natural, Soothing Cucumber Eye Gel
Sometimes the best homemade beauty products use ingredients that we have in our refrigerators. This is Becca’s recipe for a soothing cucumber gel that you can use to treat puffy skin under your eyes. Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory properties that make them ideal for natural beauty recipes. It’s a super simple and extremely economical home remedy. Click […]
Best DIY Facial Mask Recipes for Every Skin Type
This is a really nice collection of natural face masks. Each recipe is organized by skin type. If you see a face mask that looks good, just click on the link and you’ll see the recipe. There are facial masks for: Dry Skin Oily & Acne-Prone Skin Aging Skin Detoxifying Facial Masks Miscellaneous Facial Mask Recipes Click […]
Homemade Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe
This sugar scrub recipe uses rosewater, which has some wonderful skincare properties. Among other things, it can smooth wrinkles and hydrate your skin. Brittany reveals her recipe for rose sugar scrub. The recipe is very easy to make. Use in the shower after washing or shaving to remove dry skin. The rose scent is also […]
Homemade Argan Oil Bronzer Recipe
This is Marie’s recipe for an argan oil with both fragrance and bronzer ingredients. If you bought this bronzer in the store, it would cost around $50! Argan oil both moisturizes and heals the skin. You can adjust the color in this recipe by choosing a mica that’s compatible with your skin tone. The recipe […]
How to Make Refreshing Homemade Lavender Soda
If you’ve given up drinking soda, you may crave a more fizzy drink from time to time. Lindsey has the answer with this homemade Lavender Soda. You make the soda with a lavender-infused simple syrup. Lindsey links to another article she wrote that explains how to make infused simple syrups. It’s easy! One of the […]
10 Natural Baby Care Remedies
Jillee and her sister Rebecca recently hosted the Natural Baby Fair. In this article Jillee shares 10 different safe and gentle home remedies for babies. You’ll find natural baby care remedies for: Colic Croup Constipation (The baby picture here is Perfect!) DIY Chest Rub Earaches Relaxing Baby Massage Oil Diaper Rash Cream Baby Shampoo/Wash Teething […]