In preparation for getting a new puppy, Jessica looked into different doggie treats. In addition to packaged treats, she wanted to try making some DIY treats that would use herbs and veggies from her garden. One consideration was including ingredients that would minimize doggie breath. In this post, she shares her recipe for homemade treats that help […]
How to Make Simple (Pectin-Free) Refrigerator Jam
I found this post over at Deep Roots at Home. It’s a tweaked version of Pam O’Brien’s recipe for refrigerator jam at Thankful Expressions. This is a recipe for a honey-sweetened, pectin-free refrigerator jam. You can use different combinations of fruit for the jam. For example you could mix blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, or you […]
How To Clean Your Ceiling Fan in SECONDS!
Jillee originally posted this article in November, 2011 but it contains a timeless tip. If you have a ceiling fan, you know how dust can accumulate on the blades. Jillee has a tip that really will let you clean your ceiling fan in seconds. Pretty slick! Click on the How to Clean Your Ceiling Fan in […]
Edible Peppermint Lip Scrub (And Breath Freshener)
This is a very simple sugar lip scrub that uses ingredients you probably have in your home. It uses a wonderful moisturizing oil, sugar and two additional ingredients. This is also a great lip scrub because after rubbing it into your lips, you can just lick your lips clean. Everything is edible! Click on the […]
The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle – Great Deal!
Don’t you wish you had affordable short-cuts to make healthy living easier? Are you tired of trying to make a Whole Foods lifestyle work on a Trader Joe’s budget? I get it. You want the best for your family. You want to raise healthy kids, have strong immune systems, be more fit and energetic, and […]
Easy Tomato Ice Cube Treat for Dogs
Marie created this great treat to cool off her dogs on hot summer days. They’re all-natural and easy to make. You just need mini tomatoes and two other ingredients to make your dog one happy pup. There are step-by-step directions with excellent photographs. Marie also includes a separate recipe for her homemade Carob Peanut Butter dog […]
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is often used in the treatment of colds and the flu. In this article, Jan first shares a study that shows the effectiveness of elderberry syrup in the treatment of flu. She then shares her recipe for elderberry syrup. She explains how to make it with either fresh or dried elderberries. The recipe is […]
DIY Uplighting – Garden Lighting Solutions For Landscapes
If you have ever seen trees at night that were uplighted, you know how magical it does look. In this article, Teo explains how to light a tree in this way. Uplighting is simply lighting an oblect from below. You can uplight trees, shrubs, walls – anything you want to highlight in your garden. Uplighting a […]
Reasons To Buy Raw, Local Honey
This is an interesting and persuasive post about the benefits of using raw, local honey. Because raw honey isn’t heated or pasteurized, it retains its vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients. The article also explains why local honey can help to strengthen your immune system and reduce certain allergy symptoms. There’s a great chart that compares the health […]
How to Make a Cooling Summer Herbal Tea
Kami has some startling statistics about the increase in the consumption of sugar and chemical-filled soda. She has some equally disturbing information about the increase in childhood obesity, which is often linked to sugary sodas and poor diets. The good news is that all you have to do is find healthy and tasty drinks for […]
Homemade Remedy to Chase Away Nausea and Indigestion
Ginger is a nice, spicy, warming herb that’s used in a variety of herbal remedies. It’s great for dealing with nausea, indigestion, travel sickness, and more. However, if you’ve ever eaten raw ginger or even crystallized ginger, you know how strong it can be. Bhawya is familiar with ginger candy, which is frequently used as […]
How to Make Birch Leaf Oil for Sore Muscles
If you’re a gardener, you know how sore you can be at the end of a day of weeding and watering. If you’re really a DIY person and do even more manual labor around your home, your sore muscles are probably in need of some TLC. One homemade remedy for sore muscles is Birch Leaf […]