I love smoothies because they are a great and simple way to get the extra nutrition you need. This smoothie has raspberries, blueberries, fresh rosemary and a few other ingredients. I have made this smoothie and it’s excellent. I like to add a little coconut oil to make it more nutrient dense. The fresh rosemary contributes […]
100 Brilliant Projects to Upcycle Leftover Fabric Scraps
If you sew, you probably have a bag of fabric scraps. This post includes over 100 different projects where you can use those fabric scraps. Vanessa has done an amazing job in pulling this collection of projects together. If you see a project photo that you like, just click on the link following “DIY Instructions […]
Easy Homemade Hand Sanitizers for Families
Hand sanitizers are really helpful if you have small children. They’re always bringing home germs 🙂 Hand sanitizers are also helpful during cold and flu season when you are out and come into contact with people who may be feeling ill. The Herbal Academy of New England always shares useful information. In this post, Angela […]
8 Natural, Poison-Free Ways to Get Rid of Mice
Mice can spread disease and cause damage to a home. But the traditional snap traps and commercial poisons pose additional problems. In this post, Claire explains Integrated Pest Management (IPM). She shares different things you can do to discourage mice from getting into your home. She then discusses natural DIY deterrents and repellents. These include: […]
DIY Remedy: Homemade Healthy Lungs Tea
After dealing with a mold problem in her home, Kate found that her lungs were somewhat weakened. If there was a cold anywhere in the vicinity, she would get it. She had other respiratory problems as well. That led her to look for a natural remedy that would support healthy lung function. In this post, […]
Ginger Syrup Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Heather first explains the health benefits of Ginger. One interesting quote from a university medical center refers to the history of using ginger to treat colds, the symptoms of flu, headaches and more. She then offers suggestions on different ways to use ginger syrup. You’ll find some quick recipes here too. You can use it: […]
10 Uses for Used Tea Bags
I’ve heard about using tea bags to soothe tired eyes. But Christy of MindBodyGreen shares many additional ideas for used tea bags that I had never heard. The tannin in tea are useful in a variety of different ways. Very helpful post. Click on the 10 Uses for Used Tea Bags link below to see the […]
Finding the Best Natural Hair Conditioner
In this post, Katie explores finding a good, natural conditioner. She links to some DIY hair rinses you can substitute for in-depth conditioning. But the heart of the post is looking at commercial rinses that are available and examining and bad, added chemicals. To do this she uses a particular database that rates each product. […]
How to Make Your Own Homemade Face Oils
In this post SatuR of the Untrained Housewife covers how to make a face oil using blended essential oils. She discusses in detail the carrier oils and essential oils that work well together as a face oil. There are 7 carrier oils and 7 essential oils listed. What I like is that SatuR specifies which […]
How to Make a Clear Thinking Balm for Stress & Headaches
This is a cool and refreshing balm that relieves stress and headaches. The recipe uses peppermint essential oil, two other essential oils, beeswax, and other ingredients. It’s a very easy balm to make. To use this balm, you take a small amount and massage it into your temples. Nice recipe. Please note: This balm shouldn’t […]
Homemade Ultimate Stay-Healthy Gummies
Kate got together with some friends to make some health remedies for the winter. Making gummies with elderberry syrup is a common home remedy to strengthen the immune system and stay healthy. But Kate wanted to kick it up a notch. In addition to elderberries, she added some anti-inflammatory spices, raw honey (anti everything bad like […]
How to Make Herb Butters
I like herb butters because they’re an easy way to introduce your family to the idea of including herbs in its diet. Among other things, this will expose your family to the health benefits of the herbs. For example, basil has been championed for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. But when they’re enjoying basil butter […]