This is a really interesting article by Kami. She explains different ways to use cedar and pine needles for herbal remedies. Certain conifers have been use in wild teas, for example, for ages in folk medicine remedies. They often contain high concentrations of vitamin C and have decongestant, expectorant and antiseptic properties. Kami discusses: How […]
How to Build a Tree Bench
This is an ambitious project for the warmer months, but it looks so wonderful! What a great spot to relax, read, or chat! Jennifer of “This Old House” provides step-by-step directions for building this tree bench. Navigate through the instructions by clicking on the “Next Step” or” Previous Step” buttons at the top of each […]
How to Make Herbal Sachets
In this post, Molly explains how to make homemade herbal sachets. These are pretty cloth bags willed with the herbs of your choice. The sachets are easy to make and would be wonderful gifts for the special people in your life. There aren’t any directions on how to make the bags but you can get […]
How to Make a Daily Immune-Boosting Drink
Claire of Everyday Roots has developed a tasty, fruity & veggie drink that boosts your immune system. There are no onions, garlic or hot peppers used in this recipe. This drink actually tastes good! The drink is full of antioxidants and amino acids. The antioxidants help to get rid of free radicals which hurt the […]
How to Make Homemade Fruitcake Soap
When we were young, my mother used to order a fruitcake at Christmas from a monastery in Texas. It was a dark rum-soaked fruitcake with nuts, candied fruit, raisins, dates and more. It was delicious! So it IS possible to find moist, delicious fruitcake 🙂 So when I saw Marie’s recipe for Fruitcake Soap it […]
Fireplace in a Tin Warming Balm
This is Marie’s recipe for a warming balm that uses some hot and spicy essential oils like chili seed and others. She also uses a particular type of wax in the balm that allows you to apply a thin layer of the balm to your skin. Because the essential oils in this balm stimulate circulation […]
7 Homemade Recipes Kate Always Makes (and 7 She Doesn’t Make)
Kate of Keeper of the Home shares 7 of her favorite, homemade recipes and remedies. There are recipes for almost everything, except the Kombucha. What I like is that she explains why she likes to make these different recipes. Vanilla Extract Taco Seasoning Salad Dressing Nut Butter Kombucha Cloth Diapers Magnesium Lotion Kate also includes […]
Choosing Essential Oils for Homemade Body Oils
This is another informative post by SatuR at the Untrained Housewife. When people decide to create a body oil, they are either interested in a scented oil or a therapeutic oil. Arriving at a good blend is a matter of practice. SatuR provides some tips on how to blend essential oils. One important tip is […]
How to Choose Base Oils for Homemade Body Oils
In this post SatuR of the Untrained Housewife dives into the subject of choosing Base (Carrier) oils for your homemade oil blends. Body oils are a combination of base (carrier) oils and essential oils. When you make your own body oil, you select a base oil and then add essential oils that will result in […]
Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes Tutorial
So many young Moms are now using cloth diapers for their babies as a part of a more natural lifestyle. But as Faith of ModernAlternativeMama points out, a lot of these same Moms are still using commercial baby wipes with chemicals and additives. She shares her method for making all-natural baby wipes. They are soft, […]
Healthy Herbal Holiday Punch Recipe
This is Kami’s recipe for a healthy, delicious holiday punch. It’s easy to make too. It uses herbs that are heart-healthy, deter colds and inflammation and promote digestion. Kami also provides a source for all of the herbs, in the event that you don’t have the ingredients at home. One thing I like about this recipe is […]
Heart-Healthy Tea For Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
This is a very well-written and researched article about the health benefits of Hibiscus tea. Amanda lists research studies that indicate this tea can be used to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. She notes the specific amount of hibiscus and water used in several of the studies. Amanda provides her “Go-To Hibiscus Tea” recipe and […]