It’s hard to escape coughs and colds any time of the year. And if you have kids it’s even worse. Thanks to Sara of My Merry Messy Life for coming up with this natural, herbal cough syrup. It really does reduce cold and cough symptoms and gives you energy when you really need it. It’s […]
How to Make REAL Ginger Ale
In this post, Kami shares two different recipes for homemade Ginger Ale. These drinks have a richer, fuller taste than commercial ginger ale. In addition to listing the recipes at the end of the post, Kami also includes a step-by-step video that demonstrates how to make each recipe. She also includes a lot of helpful […]
Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
If you’ve ever suffered from a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), you know how bad they can be. The constant need to go to the bathroom. The burning pain when you do urinate. It’s just awful. In this post, Heather explains what a UTI is, what causes a UTI, and what the symptoms are. She also […]
Homemade, Natural Tattoo Balm
This is Shannon’s recipe for a natural tattoo balm. It protects the skin and promotes healing. It uses infused herbal oils which you can either make at home or purchase. These are herbal oils and not essential oils. These particular herbal oils are soothing to the skin and promote natural healing. Shannon provides links to […]
Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe
I love ginger ale and I also love to share natural, homemade ginger ale recipes. This recipe for homemade ginger ale is by Cheryl of Cheryl’s Delights. It’s crisp and naturally sweet. The recipe uses fresh ginger, sugar and other ingredients. She uses a particular type of yeast to produce the carbonation. If you’re interested […]
Homemade Chamomile-Infused Fresh Hand and Body Lotion Recipe
A Fresh lotion is a natural lotion that doesn’t contain any chemicals or preservatives. This lotion by Free Range Mama contains chamomile, aloe vera , witch hazel and other ingredients. It’s a healing and soothing skin lotion. Chamomile is great for healing rough or damaged skin. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and helps […]
Homemade Aftershave/Tonic for Men
Shanny, the Dairy Godmother, describes herself as “lovechild of Rosie the riveter, June Cleaver, Han Solo and Mother Nature.” Lol! I loved her immediately 🙂 Over the years Shanny has made a variety of different aftershaves for her husband. A great thing about her recipes is that they don’t have to cure or age. You […]
3 Simple Remedies to Get Rid of a (Really) Stuffy Nose
You can get a really stuffy nose from both colds and allergies. It’s a triple whammy of excess mucous, inflamed sinuses and irritates nasal passages. These types of stuffy noses can lead to headaches and interfere with sleep. In this post, Claire shares 3 natural remedies for really stuffy noses. The first method provides temporary […]
DIY Floral Water Body Splash
If you like to wear perfume but feel that the scent is just to heavy in the heat of summer, check out this post by Shannon. She shares her recipes for floral water body splashes. Hydrosols or floral waters are like essential oils, but far less concentrated. In addition to a lot of recipes, Shannon […]
How to Make Watermelon Rosemary Lime Infused Water
Watermelon is a sweet treat on a hot, summer day. In addition to rehydrating us, watermelon has a LOT of health benefits. Amanda details the health benefits of watermelon, rosemary, and lime. She then shares an easy recipe for making Watermelon, Rosemary Lime infused water. In addition to all of the health benefits, this is […]
Spicy Massage Oil Recipe
When you are tired and have achy muscles and joints, there’s nothing like a good massage. It loosens up tight muscles and is very relaxing. What can add to any massage is a good massage oil. This is a simple and easy recipe for an old spicy massage oil that’s ideal for sore muscles. It also […]
The Miracle Butter: 6 Ways To Use African Shea Butter
Shea butter is made from the nut of the African Shea Tree. You can find 100%, Grade A natural Shea butter in health food stores, international food stores and some beauty supply stores. Courtney shares the advantages of using shea butter on your skin, how shea butter helps wounds heal faster and how it helps […]