This is a recipe I found on the Food Corner site. Honey Lime Tea really helps if you have a sore throat or bad cough. It’s also extremely easy to make. I’d suggest fresh-squeezed lime juice. Also if you can get locally produced honey, I think it would help even more. Check out this […]
How to Make Thieves Oil: A Safe, Natural Disinfectant & Health Aid
Thieves Oil has a long history that goes back to the 15th century. Dawn of the Small Footprint Family website shares the origins of this essential oil blend. It’s a story you won’t forget. Thieves Oil is an excellent germ killer. The ingredients are antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral. Thieves Oil also stimulates the immune system. […]
Homemade Peppermint & Lemon Face Wash
This is a recipe for a Peppermint and Lemon Face Wash by Aubrey of Homegrown and Healthy. It uses a certain type of soap that has no dyes, chemicals or toxins. It also has healthy fatty compounds that won’t dry your skin out. Peppermint is perfect for any skin type. Lemon is an astringent and […]
How to Make Currant Jelly with No Added Pectin
Laurie shares her recipe for Currant Jelly with a surprising, natural ingredient that replaces pectin. This recipe will make 10 jars of currant jelly. There’a also the option to add some almond extract and make currant almond jelly. It’s a traditional canning recipe that calls for a water bath canner. The recipe produces 10 jars of […]
How to Make a Warming Ginger Cayenne Salve for Natural Pain Relief
This is a compelling article. Christina relates the back and nerve pain she suffers after the 7 major spinal surgeries she’s endured over her life. After deciding to stop taking prescription pain medications, she explored alternative methods to treat her pain in a more natural way. One of the tools she she uses is a […]
Awesome Book Alert: EveryDay Roots 215+ Home Remedies, Natural Beauty Recipes and DIY Household Products
This is my favorite herbal remedies book. Period. Claire owns and operates the highly regarded EveryDay Roots website. I have featured many of Claire’s natural health, beauty, cleaning and DIY articles over the past year because her recipes are always well-researched and creative. Claire never stops at explaining HOW to make a remedy. She explains the […]
How to Make Homemade Cottage Room Spray
When I was a little kid we drove north to Wisconsin to visit relatives almost every summer. The drive took us into the country. Corn fields, lakes, horses, cows. It was always an adventure. At some point the sweet scent of clover would fill the car. It was the smell of summer for me. To […]
34 DIY Natural Air Fresheners You Can Make
Commercial air fresheners, sprays and some candles contain chemicals and artificial scents and colorants that can be harmful. John of Homemade Home Ideas has collected 34 DIY natural air fresheners. You’ll find gel air fresheners, herbal and fruit simmer pots, homemade potpourri, natural scented sprays and MORE! Click on the 34 DIY Natural Air Fresheners […]
Homemade Peppermint Massage Bars Recipe
This is a recipe for peppermint massage bars by Marie of Humblebee & Me. Peppermint bars are perfect for soothing sore, achy muscles. The massage bar uses just 3 essential oils so it’s easy and inexpensive to make. Peppermint oil is paired with another cooling essential oil. The third essential oil increases circulation. The massage […]
Stress Relief Body Cream Recipe & Tutorial
Stress can have a terrible impact on us. Amanda shares her recipe for a stress relief body cream. This is a wonderfully thick and rich body cream that uses a variety of stress-relieving essential oils. The combination of oils, beeswax, with rosewater and other ingredients whips up to an amazingly thick cream. It’s also an […]
Make Your Own Reusable “Swiffer” Pads and Cleaning Solution
In this article, Jillee of One Good Thing shares a way to make a homemade Swiffer pad so you don’t have to buy the commercial refills. She also shares a recipe for a homemade cleaning solution for Swiffer wet jets. I’d suggest reading the comments at the end of the post. There are some good […]
Companion Planting Part 2 – Don’t Plant These Plants Together Too
Many gardeners know that some plants do well when they’re planted near each other. For example, When you plant basil and dill among tomatoes they protect the tomatoes from hornworms. Also, sage scattered in a cabbage patch reduces the impact of cabbage moths. But there are also plants that should not be planted near each […]