Mason Jar Sun Luminaries are really popular for patio or garden lighting at night. They are also called Sun Jars. I have researched this topic quite a bit. They now have solar lids that you can get for mason jars, but they are $10 for one lid! A complete mason jar luminary selling in stores […]
38 Detox Waters to Cleanse Your Body and Mind
Drinking water every day can flush out a certain amount of toxins from our bodies. However, adding different fruits, vegetables, or other ingredients can enhance the detoxing effect. In this post by Mia at Detox DIY, you’ll find 38 different detox water recipes to flush the toxins out of your body. To see the detailed […]
Magical De-Bloat Detox Potion Recipe
Lindsay of Soul Food Cooking has been drinking 4 to 6 glasses of this magical “potion” daily. It’s a powerful drink that accomplishes the following: Detoxes the body naturally, getting rid of toxins Work as an anti-inflammatory Helps to lose weight Energizes you There are only 5 ingredients to this tonic. In addition to water […]
How to Make an Organic Cellulite Spritz
Rebecca of Camp Wander shares her recipe for an Organic Cellulite Spritz or Spray. This is a mixture of just 2 ingredients that fight cellulite. The spray is full of skin smoothing and tightening ingredients. Among the many benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil, it reduces toxins in the body thereby reducing the chance of more […]
20 Ways To Use Orange Essential Oil
Orange oil has a wonderful, fresh, summery scent. It’s a very versatile oil that can be used in food recipes, cleaning recipes, and medical recipes. Denise details 20 different ways to use Orange Essential Oil. You can use it for the following applications: Beauty Health Bath Relaxation Skin care Anti-aging Food recipes Insect Repellent Sleep […]
How To Make Homemade Hair Rinses
This is a recipe for a homemade herbal hair rinse that makes hair shine, deepens its color and conditions the hair and scalp. SatuR of the Untrained Housewife shares 4 herbs that work well in homemade hair rinses. Two are good for dark hair, one is better for blonde hair and the final herb is […]
Homemade Amish Honey Bars
From time to time I like to post a neat food recipe. I love Amish recipes because they are usually very simple and delicious. Kevin shares this recipe for Homemade Amish Honey Bars. I have a very similar recipe that I got from an Amish friend ages ago. They are really very delicious. The recipe uses […]
30 Fast Tips for a More Frugal Life
In this post, Elyssa has collected some methods that will help you to make being frugal a way of life. As a result, you can save money for the important goals in your life. Here are just a few of the tips: Buy Used Items That are High Quality but Priced Lower Before You Throw Something […]
Homemade Hibiscus Conditioning Hair Rinse
This conditioning hair rinse by Jerica of Sustain, Create and Flow uses Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar removes buildup on the hair and makes it softer and shiny. She also recommends adding different herbs based on your hair color. She used hibiscus because she’s hoping to get some red highlights in her brown hair. […]
Treat Digestion Woes With This Papaya Ginger Mint Smoothie
If you have digestive problems this smoothie may help you. The recipe is from Leta of Popsugar Fitness. This is a smoothie designed to help with digestive problems. Papaya helps to reduce stomach bloat and fullness. Mint and Ginger calm stomach upsets. There are other healthy ingredients as well. This is a very simple recipe […]
How to Make a Natural Homemade Carpet Freshener
When I read this post by Mindy of Keeper of the Home, it really caught my attention. Years ago I used commercial powdered carpet cleaners. I loved how clean they made my carpets and how the artificial scent lingered for a long time. Then I started to worry about the chemicals in the carpet cleaners. […]
Homemade Organic Vapor Rub Recipe
When Nicole at Live in Art wakes up feeling like she is getting a cold, she shares the essential oil that she drinks in water to fight off the cold. Then she showers with a homemade body scrub. (There’s a link to that recipe.) But the heart of this post is a recipe for […]