From time to time, I like to feature healthy and yummy desserts. Sue of the View from Great Island always has creative and delicious recipes. In this recipe, she first explains the origins of the dessert called “Fool.” She then shares her modern version, which uses fresh blackberries, brandy, heavy whipping cream and other ingredients. […]
Essential Oil Spotlight: Patchouli + Patchouli Blend Recipe
In this article, Katie spotlights Patchouli. In my experience, people either love or hate patchouli oil. It has a strong, earthy, musky scent. Katie discusses: What Does Patchouli Smell Like? What Can You Use Patchouli For? What Essential Oils Blend Well With Patchouli What are the Properties of Patchouli Oil? Katie then shares a recipe […]
5 Homemade Natural Sunburn Relief Remedies
No matter how careful we are with sunscreen, hats, and limiting time in the direct sun, it’s almost inevitable that we’ll get at least one bad sunburn this summer. Lindsey shares 5 homemade and natural sunburn relief remedies that may bring you relief. What I like is that there is a lot of variety in […]
8 Great DIY Wind Chime Ideas
Wind chimes! I LOVE them! Manuela of A Cultivated Nest shares 8 different DIY wind chimes. There are beautiful pictures of each wind chime, along with a link to a tutorial for each one. They are made with sea shells, paint sticks, silverware, bottle caps, tea cups, keys and more. These wind chimes are both […]
16 Home Remedies for Arthritis
If you suffer from arthritis or joint pain, this article could really help you. It includes lifestyle, personal care, and dietary remedies that can ease the pain of arthritis naturally. For example: There’s a group of vegetables and fruit that produces a mild toxin some people are sensitive to. If you have arthritis and eliminate […]
Honey and Hemp Shampoo Bar Recipe and Cold Process Soap Making Book Review
Amanda first reviews the book, Cold Process Basics & Recipes, by Jan (The Nerdy Farm Wife). Jan is a master soap maker in my opinion, and the book is excellent. She uses natural ingredients like herbs, oils, and essential oils. There are also step-by-step directions on cold process soap making. Jan also shared a recipe […]
Does Local Raw Honey Really Help With Allergies? (+ an Allergy Remedy Recipe)
Dawn explains how to use raw, local honey for allergy-relief. There are specific criteria for the honey. Raw local honey also only works with a certain type of allergy. Dawn also shares her recipe for her Allergy Relief Popsicle Recipe. She uses it for her son who has a non-pollen allergy. The recipe uses a […]
25 Uses For Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Essential Oil
Melaleuca, also known as Tea Tree Oil, has tremendous healing properties. In this post Denise documents 25 different ways to use Tea Tree Essential Oil. She also includes quite a few short recipes. This oil can be used for a variety of skin problems, health issues, pet problems, cleaning, and more. Please remember to NEVER […]
Homemade Natural Hand Sanitizer
– Commercial hand sanitizers contain alcohol and chemicals like triclosan. Alix decided to create a natural recipe for a Homemade Natural Hand Sanitizer. The recipe uses witch hazel, oils and other natural ingredients. It’s a very simple and inexpensive recipe. It’s also a lot healthier than commercial hand sanitizers. Click on the Homemade Natural Hand […]
DIY Lemon Wood Polish Recipe
Do you ever wonder where all that dust comes from that we can see so clearly on a sunny day? Even more confusing is how the house gets dusty during the winter, when the windows are closed and locked. It’s one of nature’s annoying mysteries 🙂 This is a homemade wood polish that uses Lemon […]
13 Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes
If you’re looking for ideas for different, refreshing drinks this summer, this article by Emily should be helpful. She’s collected 13 different refreshing summer drinks. If you see a drink that looks good, just click on the link and you’ll see the recipe. There are recipes for: Orange & Lemonade Drink Spicy Berry Drink Cherry […]
DIY Soothing After-Sun Lotion Recipe
Sometimes, no matter what precautions you take, you end up with a sunburn. Jillee decided to make an after-sun lotion to heal skin and help treat the pain of sunburn. It contains all-natural ingredients that moisturize, cool, heal the skin with fatty acids, decrease pain and reduce inflammation. Jillee’s recipe is very easy to make. […]