I could really relate to this article by Colleen of the Five Little Homesteaders site. I also try to eat and drink in a healthy way. But while Colleen still loves Coco-Cola Classic, I love Sprite Zero. I drink less than I used to because I try to drink more water these days. Colleen’s article […]
How to Make Homemade Calendula Extract
Calendula is effective in treating damaged or injured skin, and assisting with minor wounds. It is often used to support healthy skin, and is a common ingredient for herbal oils, salves and lip balms. In this post, Andrea of Frugally Sustainable, explains how to make a homemade calendula extract. She discusses how to harvest […]
The Ultimate Anti-Hangover Green Smoothie Recipe
Sometimes people drink too much alcohol and end up with bad hangovers. One way to recover is to eat or drink something that’s alkaline, detoxifying and nourishing. Krystelle of MindBodyGreen has created a green smoothie recipe that helps heal the body after a night of drinking. It uses cucumbers and lemons which are alkaline. Another vegetable […]
101 Gardening Secrets The Experts Never Tell You
This is a really amazing article. CrazyHorsesGhost has collected 101 gardening secrets that can really help any gardener. Here are just a few: You can till lint from your dryer into garden soil to help hold moisture in the soil. Never add mulch to plants you want to over-winter until after the first frost. That […]
The Best Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe
This is Averie’s very simple recipe for homemade ginger ale. It’s healthy, homemade, and tastes great! She first explains how to make a ginger simple syrup. Then she explains how to add carbonation to the ginger ale. Ginger ale is a great mixer. It’s also great if you have an upset stomach. Click on the The […]
Remedies For Sunburn and Summer Heat
In this article, the Herbal Academy of New England shares a variety of natural remedies for sunburn. You can apply many of these remedies as sprays, compresses or in a cooling bath. There’s also a recipe for a general sunburn spray. One remedy is aloe vera which soothes and heals damaged skin. They recommend applying […]
How to Make Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Cooler with Lime)
Mexico and Central America have a variety of Aguas Frescas which are refreshing drinks made with fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers and other healthy ingredients. This is a recipe by Andrea of Greenbacks Gal for Agua de Pepino. It’s a summer thirst quencher made with cucumber, lime juice and other ingredients. It’s both refreshing and […]
The Herbal Academy Back to School Sale ~ August 20, 2019 to Sept 16, 2019
Herbal Academy Back to School Sale – August 20, 2019 to September 16, 2019 Amazing sale on their online herbal courses. Some great deals. Click Here To Browse the Online Herbal Classes […]
Companion Planting or What NOT To Plant Together
Usually when you see an article about companion planting, it discusses which plants to plant near each other. However, this is a nice twist. Mindi discusses which plants you should NOT plant close together in your garden. Here’s an example: Plants in the bean family does not normally thrive if planted near vegetables like onions, leeks, […]
The Incredible Health Benefits of Cherries!
In this post, Jillee discusses the health benefits of cherries. They’re loaded with antioxidants and have a lot of beneficial properties. Here’s just one health benefit that Jillee shares: Eating cherries can improve your memory because of the antioxidants they contain. Jillee notes a study that reports antioxidant-rich foods can reverse age-related problems like memory […]
Instant Natural Energy Drink
Energy drinks often have caffeine or other unhealthy ingredients that make you feel wired and jittery. Lindsay has a great recipe for an instant energy drink that only has 3 ingredients. Here are some of the benefits of the main ingredient: Boosts metabolism and burns calories. Does not raise blood pressure or heart rate. […]
5 Effective Home Remedies for Bee Stings
Claire is a beekeeper and knows her way around bees. If you or members of your family are going to be out doors in an area where there might be bees, this is a good article to read in advance. When you get stung by a bee, it’s normal to see swelling, itchiness, and a […]