Elise provides very clear directions on how to make Elderberry Jelly. She also has some great suggestions if you’re picking the elderberries in the country. Includes foraging tips, and step-by-step instructions Click on the How to Make Elderberry Jelly link below to see the post and recipe. How to Make Elderberry Jelly
The Lean, Green Avocado Hand Moisturizing Recipe
First, I Love Crunchy Betty. She has some amazing recipes, and she writes in such an entertaining way! This recipe works on dry hands no matter what time of the year it is. Finally, it’s a super easy recipe. It uses an avocado, oil, sugar and a particular essential oil that is good for the […]
How to Make Black Currant Complexion Oil
Shannon’s beauty recipes are always unique and creative. Her recipe for this complexion oil uses black currant seed oil which is a powerhouse of essential fatty acids. It uses another oil that is very moisturizing. Other ingredients include a nice variety of essential oils. Shannon explains how to combine, store and use the Black Currant […]
How to Make Homemade Lavender Hand Cream
Jami of the Happy Housewife shares her recipe for homemade Lavender Hand Cream. She’s a gardener and finds that gardening makes her hands and cuticles dry. She decided to make her own hand cream in order to use natural ingredients and to get a consistent cream that would work on her hands and also on […]
5 Healing Uses of St. John’s Wort Oil
In this post, Kami shares 5 ways you can use St. John’s Wort Oil for healing. It’s important to note that this is NOT St. John’s Wort essential oil. Kami focuses on using an infusion of St. John’s Wort into oil. Kami explains how St. John’s Wort oil can help with a variety of external […]
Homemade Hibiscus Lemon Bars
Sue always comes up with the most creative and yummy recipes. I think this one is perfect for Spring and Summer. It’s a recipe for hibiscus lemon bars. It combines lemony goodness with a tart berry flavor. You can use dried hibiscus or hibiscus tea. Sue opted for a cold brew of hibiscus tea. (The pink […]
How to Make a Calendula Oil Infusion
This is a great post that walks you through the steps of infusing an oil with an herb, in this case calendula. The infused oil can then be used in health or beauty remedies. Calendula is especially good at soothing and healing damaged skin. It’s an excellent oil for treating rashes, diaper rash and other […]
Super Gentle Homemade Eye Make-Up Remover
This is a recipe for a homemade eye make-up remover from Marie at HumbleBee & Me. It works on everything but waterproof mascara. (Does anything work on waterproof mascara? :)) The recipes uses just 4 ingredients and is extremely easy to make. It produces a thinner liquid that works like a charm in removing mascara. […]
Delicious Homemade Herbal Tea Recipes
Iced, herbal teas really hit the spot no matter what the weather. They’re healthy, natural and easy to make. A tisane is a drink made from an infusion (steeping) or decoction (boiling) of herbs. The recipes in this post are all infusions. Tisanes are commonly known as herbal teas, herbal infusions or infusions. Technically they […]
Homemade DIY Neosporin Ointment Recipe
This is a chemical-free, homemade version of Neosporin. You can use it to treat cuts, sores, scrapes, acne, insect bites, eczema and more!Ande’s recipe uses just 5 ingredients, 3 of which are healing essential oils. It’s a super easy recipe. You can make a firm balm or a softer balm. Ande explains how to make both […]
Pineapple Drink to Help with Gout
I think some people believe that gout is an old-time illness that doesn’t exist anymore. That’s not at all true. As Claire explains: “Gout is a complex form of arthritis and although it’s shrouded in mystery and often overlooked by those who don’t suffer it, it can be excruciating and debilitating to those who do. […]
The Health Benefits of Basil
Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It has a warm, spicy and fresh scent. However, in addition to its culinary uses, basil also has a lot of medicinal properties: Flavenoids that have antioxidant effects. A variety of oils that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties Vitamins and minerals that contribute to good health. In this […]