These are citrus scented homemade cleaning wipes that are ideal for wiping down surfaces in the kitchen or bathroom. Denise recommends using thin cloths or recycled t-shirts. I think microfiber cloths might also be a good choice. She explains how to make a soaking solution that includes lemon and orange essential oils. She also shares […]
How to Make Coconut Coffee Skin Scrub Cubes (For Cellulite, Stretch Marks + Puffy Faces)
Lindsey developed this recipe for coconut coffee scrub cubes. They’re solid coconut oil bars that contain coffee grounds. She explains how they can be used to treat stretch marks and cellulite.What I like is that the recipe is quick and easy. Gerbermom’s method also uses much less coconut oil so there’s less waste. Click on the […]
Everything You Wanted to Know about Red Raspberry Leaf Tea ~ For Women and Pregnancy
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea is recommended to help women with the symptoms associated with their monthly cycle. It is also used by pregnant women to relieve morning sickness and nausea. Jacqueline of Deep Roots at Home shares some thoughts about the benefits of the naturally occurring calcium found in Red Raspberry Leaf Tea. Red Raspberry […]
A Guide to Healthy Seeds You Can Eat
The focus of this article is seeds that we can eat, not seeds that we plant in a garden. Lindsey explains why seeds are so healthy and why it’s good to include them in our diet. She then provides an in-depth discussion of the following seeds and includes a recipe for each one: Chia Hemp […]
Homemade Roll-on Sunscreen Stick Recipe
Being outside in the summer sun really is a balancing act between benefiting from vitamin D, while avoiding any damage to our skin. Having a good, healthy sunscreen is a necessity. This is a homemade, roll-on sunscreen stick that’s easy to carry with you and easy to apply when needed. The recipe uses beeswax oils, […]
12 Remedies to Get Rid of Gas & Bloating
At some point everyone gets intestinal gas. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s painful. And often it’s embarrassing. In this article, Claire identifies 12 different natural remedies and strategies to avoid or relieve gas. There are herbal remedies, healthy drinks, particular crackers, and a couple of lifestyle strategies. Claire also includes quite a few herbal […]
DIY Mold & Mildew Spray
This is Lindsey’s homemade mold and mildew spray. It’s a mixture of two essential oils and one other common household ingredient. One of the essential oils has anti-fungal properties. The other has a wonderful scent. Just shake add the 3 ingredients to a spray bottle, shake it up and spray. You can use this as […]
25 Ways to Clean Naturally with Cornstarch
In this article, Angie shares 25 ways to naturally clean with cornstarch. Cornstarch is a very fine, powdered starch that’s made out of corn. Most people are familiar with using cornstarch as a thickener for sauces, gravy and other foods. However, I don’t think a lot of people are aware that cornstarch can be used […]
2-Ingredient DIY Toner Recipes for Every Skin Type
The purpose of a toner is to restore the skin’s pH to its normal level after cleansing. There are different toners for people with dry skin, oily skin or sensitive skin. In this article, Deborah shares homemade recipes for: Toner for Oily or Acne Prone Skin Toner for Sensitive Skin Toner for Dry Skin The […]
How to Quickly Relieve the Itch of Bug Bites
I wanted to share an experience I had over the weekend. I was at a cookout that went into the evening. We hadn’t seen any mosquitoes all day. By late evening I could tell I had mosquito bites on the top of my feet and on some toes (I was barefoot).The plan was to stay […]
How to Make a Gut Soothing Herbal Tea Blend ~ Help for Celiac Disease & Other Stomach Problems
Amanda has celiac disease and the gut damage that has resulted from it. Here she shares a tea that she drinks every day between breakfast and lunch and also before bed. The goal of the tea is to return the gut to a healthy state. She uses a blend of 6 herbs that are soothing, […]
7 Natural Remedies To Prevent Migraines
If you suffer from migraine headaches, this should be an exciting and helpful article. Dr Romie Mushtaq MD has collected 7 natural remedies and therapies that have been scientifically proven in medical studies to reduce the occurrence of migraine headaches. She discusses herbal remedies, a mineral, an alternative medical technique, a physical discipline and a […]