Robin of Thank Your Body has developed a great, natural make-up foundation. Since foundation color varies from person to person, you may have to experiment with the ingredients to arrive at a color that works for you. But the obvious advantage of natural foundation is that you’re not putting something with a heavy chemical base […]
Herbal Remedies for Kids
One of the most frequent questions that comes up is what herbs are good to use when your kids are sick. This is a great post from Pantry Healing that answers this question. The writer is a Mom with a 2-year old son. These are herbal remedies that she uses for her own child. The […]
How to Make Lavender Oil at Home
This is a well-written post on how to make infused lavender oil at home. Lavender oil is one of my favorites. It’s a beautiful scent, a wonderful color and is very relaxing. It also has a wide rang of health benefits. Click on the How to Make Lavender Oil at Home link below to learn […]
3 Easy to Grow Culinary Herbs
In this post, Kami answers the question “Which kitchen herbs are the easiest to grow?” She shares 3 kitchen herbs that you can easily grow, even if you haven’t had success in the past growing herbs. She includes photos of each herb and gardening tips, including sunlight, soil and watering information. I don’t want to […]
Homemade Ripe Peach Popsicles
This is probably the best ever summertime treat: ice cold, homemade, ripe peach popsicles. You can make them with peaches from your garden or the farmers’ market. In addition to the peaches, there are only two other ingredients. Sue provides a simple recipe, gorgeous photographs, and helpful tips. Be sure to read her notes at […]
Summer Garden Pesto
This pesto is a wonderful way to use ingredients that you grow in your garden! What a delicious way to enjoy the fruits of your garden labor. Pesto is easy to make and can be used in so many ways. You can spread it on bread or sandwiches, eggs, pasta and more! Kami has a number […]
Rose Berry Blast Herbal Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to get a healthy meal without a lot of effort. It’s so easy that even kids can do it. The younger kids in our family are sometimes leery of trying new fruit. But if you toss it in a smoothie, they don’t care as long as it tastes good. So […]
5 Sunscreen Alternatives for Your Kids
Now that it’s summer and kids are outside so often during the day, sun protection is a real concern. Commercial sunscreens have a lot of chemicals, which many Moms want to avoid. In this post, Sandi discusses some great alternatives to sunscreens. The best times to take the kids out Schedule Your Day Around The Sun […]
Make Your Own All-Natural Herbal Sleep Aid
Whether you toss and turn all night or sleep for an hour and then can’t get back to sleep, insomnia is an awful thing to go through. We need solid sleep time to recharge our bodies. If you struggle with insomnia, Andrea at Frugally Sustainable has a post that may help you. Andrea lists […]
Five Uses for Lavender Vinegar
This is a great post by the Nerdy Farm Wife about 5 different ways to use Lavender Vinegar. You can use lavender vinegar in the laundry, for pet care, hair care, cleaning and relaxation. She also includes a quick recipe for Lavender Vinegar. You can use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dried lavender or 1 […]
Homemade Aloe Vera Face Wash for Daily Cleansing
This is Claire’s recipe for an aloe vera skin wash that works on all types of skin types. You can also add a citrus essential oil to the recipe to make the wash even more invigorating. Claire first explains why she uses aloe vera gel and the other ingredients in this recipe. These are ingredients […]
A Recipe for Herbal Bedtime Tea: An All Natural Sleep Aid
This recipe for an Herbal Bedtime Tea that is an All Natural Sleep Aid is from Andrea of Frugally Sustainable. Herbs have been used through the ages to help induce a restful sleep, usually through the use of herbal teas. The Herbal Bedtime Tea recipe uses a blend of herbs and several other ingredients. The […]