Marie received a request from a reader for a long-wearing, clay-based blush with a pinkish tint. Marie created this homemade blush that’s made with Australian Pastel Clay. In addition to providing a pinkish color, the clay also absorbs excess moisture and oils.This is a quick and easy recipe. In addition to the Australian clay, Marie […]
Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils
Because there are so many different essential oils with different properties, it’s difficult to know which oils to use for different cleaning home remedies. Well Katie provides a solution for that problem. In this article, she lists essential oils by their key property. Depending on the type of cleaning recipe you’re creating, you can use […]
DIY Homemade Dishwasher Tablet Recipe
This is Kresha’s recipe for DIY Homemade Dishwasher tablets, or pucks as she calls them. It makes 2 to 3 dozen pucks or soap tablets that you can put in your dishwasher for a nice, clean wash cycle. There are only 3 ingredients so it’s really an easy recipe to make. Click on the […]
How to Make a Double Calendula Hand and Body Cream
This recipe uses a strong calendula-infused water phrase and a calendula-infused oil phase. So you get a nice, double dose of calendula. (Shannon provides a link that explains how to make calendula-infused oil. ) In addition to calendula, the recipe uses mango butter, beeswax, essential oils, and other ingredients. One thing I love about Shannon’s […]
DIY Cadbury Chocolate Cream Eggs Recipe
This is a great homemade candy treat for Easter. Cadbury Cream Eggs are a Spring and Easter tradition in many homes. Joy has found a great, homemade version of this candy. This version uses less sugar than the original version.Click on the DIY Cadbury Cream Eggs Recipe link below to see the recipe. DIY Cadbury […]
Real Food on a Budget: 25 Tips to Make Eating Healthy Affordable
This is an excellent, must-read article if you want to eat healthy food and save money. Heather has some fantastic tips on how to make healthy eating affordable. She also includes a TON of wonderful recipes.I will share one of her tips which I think is key. Not everyone has the time or desire to […]
How to Make Mom’s Homemade Pain Relief Cream
First of all this post contains a wonderful tribute to Jillee’s son, Kell, who has to deal with back pain and other health issues in his life. Jillee developed a natural pain relief cream for her son’s back trouble and shares it with us here. She uses coconut oil, camphor, menthol and other ingredients which […]
21 Simple Gifts You Can Make with Essential Oils
Jill of the Prairie Homestead has collected 21 simple gifts you can make with essential oils. The majority are natural beauty and health remedies that are easy to make. I think any loved one or friend would appreciate a homemade gift that you made with essential oils. Here are just a few of Jill’s finds: […]
Homemade White Grapefruit Vinegar Recipe
This is a healthy, tangy and versatile flavored vinegar that you can use on salads, or sprinkled over veggies, fruit or fish. You can add it to other dishes too. Sue’s recipe is very simple and the directions are clear. Click on the Homemade White Grapefruit Vinegar Recipe link below to see the complete recipe. […]
Flower + Fruit Infused Syrups Plus A Spring Cocktail Recipe
This article is packed with recipes and information that you can use to create wonderful summer drinks. Lindsey first shares her recipe for 6 fruit-infused simple syrups. She first explains how she makes a simple syrup with just organic, evaporated cane juice and one other ingredient.She then provides 6 recipes that show how to […]
20 Miracle Uses for Peppermint Oil
Did you ever wonder why peppermint essential oil is so popular? This article will give you a better appreciation of this wonderfully scented essential oil. Jackie first shares a nice overview of peppermint essential oil. She then goes through 20 different uses for peppermint oil, several of which I haven’t heard before. She also provides […]
7 Natural Oils For Healthy Beautiful Hair
Does you hair ever look dull and dry? One way to revitalize your hair is to massage your scalp and hair with oil, let it soak in and then wash with a natural shampoo. It’s a simple process and you avoid the chemicals you find in commercial hair products. However, different hair types benefit more […]