Witch Hazel is often used in homemade skincare remedies. It’s soothing and anti-inflammatory. In this article, Denise shares 9 ways to use witch hazel to treat skin problems. Here’s just one example. Applying a cotton ball soaked in witch hazel to puffy eyes will decrease the puffiness almost immediately. Witch hazel tightens and refreshes the […]
9 Ways To Use “Breathe” Essential Oil Blend
Up until this point, I haven’t featured many essential oil blends sold by individual companies. However, Breathe is an essential oil blend that comes up quite a bit in health remedy articles. Breathe is used for aromatherapy and topical uses and is used for treating respiratory ailments. It’s made by doTerra® and is a proprietary […]
12 Fruits & Veggies With The Most Pesticides (2014 Dirty Dozen)
The Environmental Working Group released their annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides. It details which fruits and veggies have the most and least pesticides. You might be surprised to hear that Apples top the Most Toxic list (and have for 4 years) because they are drenched with DPA, which is banned in Europe. There are things you […]
28+ Home Cooling Tips and Energy-Efficient Alternatives
This article discusses different ways to cool off during the summer without risking huge electric bills by constantly running air conditioning. There are a lot of helpful tips that will help you save money on your energy bills. You’ll find energy-saving tips for: Personal Cooling Alternatives Indoor Home Cooling Outdoor Home Cooling Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner Tips […]
9 DIY Natural, All-Purpose Cleaning Recipes
I selected this article because it contains recipes for 9 different DIY natural cleaners you can easily make at home. You’ll find recipes for: Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes Grapefruit and Salt Bathtub Cleaner Stainless Steel Cleaner Frugal Natural Carpet Cleaner All Natural Grout Cleaner Spring Cleaning Air Freshener Homemade Bleach Alternative Furniture Polish […]
Homemade Dandelion Lotion Bar Recipe
If you work with your hands and have dry, cracked skin, this lotion bar should help you. Dandelion oil can heal dry, chapped skin. Lotion bars are also a convenient way to apply a healing hand treatment. Jan explains how to make dandelion-infused oil in two different ways. Once the oil is ready, making the […]
How to Henna Your Hair
Henna is a natural plant coloring for the hair. It’s produced from the Lawsonia plant. Henna has been used as a colorant for thousands of years. Traditional henna produced a red color. However, today you can get henna in a variety of colors at Mountain Rose herbs. One important thing to note is that henna […]
How to Make an All-Purpose Herbal Balm/Salve for Kids
Staci’s balm is ideal for diaper rash, scrapes, cuts, skin problems and more. The recipe uses herbal ingredients that are naturally healing and soothing to the skin. Staci also uses essential oils that are calming. There are clear directions on how to make the balm. Click on the How to Make an All-Purpose Herbal Balm/Salve […]
85+ Ways to Save Energy and Save Your Hard-Earned Money
This article is packed with practical tips on reducing energy consumption which will save you money. Energy bills can represent a large percentage of monthly expenses. The energy saving tips in the article will help you to save money and will also decrease your dependency on fossil fuels. You’ll find energy saving tips for: Lighting […]
Red Tiger Balm Pocket Roller Recipe
This is Marie’s all-natural version of Tiger Balm that you can use to soothe sore muscles or other aches and pains. It’s a really simple recipe that uses 5 essential oils and some perfumery alcohol. What I really like about this recipe is that Marie puts the Tiger Balm in small roller tubes that you […]
DIY Solid Perfume in a Locket
I loved this article Lea explains how she made a solid perfume using oils, beeswax, and an Earth Aroma Essential Oil blend of 5 different essential oils. She then poured the liquid perfume into a locket she got on Ebay. When the perfume solidified, she had a wonderful perfume locket. The article includes Lea’s complete recipe. […]
How to Sow, Grow, and Harvest Echinacea
This is a nicely detailed article on how to sow, grow and harvest Echinacea. Echinacea is a perennial flower that is beautiful and is also used for medicinal remedies. The article covers the following: Best zones for growth Soil requirements Sun requirements When to sow How to sow Watering requirements How to harvest seeds in […]