Nina of DIY Natural comes up with the best, natural homemade products! This is a recipe for homemade vapor rub. It’s whipped and creamy. It really has the consistency of body butter and soaks nicely into the skin. Commercial vapor rubs are petroleum based and also use other synthetic ingredients that are not healthy. In […]
21 Natural Home Remedies for Pets
Americans spend a lot on their pets — $26 billion alone in over-the-counter medications and vet care. The medications are often synthetic and there’s always a concern about toxicity. Melissa of TreeHugger has researched and collected 21 natural home remedies for pets. She includes instructions for each remedy. Please note that these remedies do not replace […]
Mom’s Super Laundry Sauce Detergent
This Laundry Sauce (Detergent) recipe by Liss on the Budget101 website has 5 stars (Excellent) based on feedback from 524 people. The laundry detergent is a great stain remover, leaves no residue and smells wonderful. It’s also phenomenally CHEAP. Making enough to handle 128 loads of laundry would cost $1.76. Also, it’s a concentrated solution, […]
How to Make Wild Rose Body Butter
When your skin is dry or you just want to pamper yourself, there’s nothing like body butter. This is Jan’s recipe for Wild Rose Body Butter. It’s rich and moisturizing and has a wonderful rose scent. The recipe uses mango butter, a variety of oils, and other ingredients. The mixing process is very simple and […]
Homemade Whipped Shea Butter Body Meringue Recipe
This is a light and fluffy body butter that uses Shea butter and calendula. It’s soothing to the skin and works well if you have skin conditions like eczema. Marie also uses a wonderful combination of scents that includes lavender and two other essential oils. Very nice recipe. Click on the Whipped Shea Butter Body […]
How to Make Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo and Body Wash
Making your own Health and Beauty products is a good way to reduce the chemicals in your life. The ingredients in your homemade products will be natural and the final product will certainly be less expensive than the commercial version sold in stores. Jessica shares her recipe for a homemade coconut milk shampoo that also […]
5 Natural Ways to Prevent & Get Rid of Fleas on Cats
We previously featured Claire’s article 6 All-Natural Ways to Prevent and Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs Today we turn or attention to cats! Cats are very sensitive to anything you put on their fur and usually try to lick it right off. So using essential oils to get rid of fleas on cats is out […]
3 Excellent Home Remedies to Treat Colds and the Flu
This is one of the worst flu seasons we’ve had in a long time. Rather than coming to an end, there are reports that the flu outbreak is accelerating a bit. And this is also prime head cold season as well. I decided to share 3 homemade, all-natural home cold and flu remedies that are […]
Homemade Lavender & Calendula Lotion Bars
This is a nice combination of herbs. Calendula is cooling and soothing. It’s agreat remedy for dry and damaged skin, irritations, and other skin ailments. Lavender has a beautiful scent, is relaxing and heals the skin. Shannon created a lotion bar recipe using calendula oils, lavender essential oil, coca butter and other ingredients. I especially […]
4 All-Natural Tips To Boost Brain Power By Improving Gut Health
This is a really interesting post. It turns out that the gastrointestinal tract contains neurotransmitters like the brain. These neurotransmitters can affect our brain health. In this post, Serena reveals some health tips we can use to maximize our brain and gut health. Serena discusses: A method to reduce cortisol and improve our gut function […]
Cleanse Your Skin With an Herbal Facial Steam
Honestly the idea of taking a facial steam with my favorite herbs sounds like heaven. In this article Alice tells you everything you need to know before getting started. What are some advantages of an herbal facial steam? Relax and cleanse pores Hydrate and soften skin Eliminate toxins Stimulate circulation and oxygen Add fragrance for […]
Rosa Rugosa Soap Recipe (Palm Free)
In Spring when the roses bloom one of the things that the Nerdy Farmwife makes is Rosa Rugosa soap. She shares her recipe in this post. If you don’t have fresh rose petals available, she cautions to avoid roses from the florist or grocery store. It’s likely they’ve been treated with pesticides. You’ll need […]