Ginger has a lot of health benefits. It helps reduce nausea, aids in reducing uterine and muscle cramps, and promotes good digestion. Lisa lists more health benefits in this article. She then shares a recipe for a Ginger Simple Syrup. The recipe only uses 3 ingredients so it’s really a snap to make! You can […]
7 Plants That Repel Insects
There are certain plants that insects just do not like. In this article you will learn: Which plant deters ants and mice Which plant deters flies Which plant deters flies, moths, mice, earwigs and roaches And More! The nice thing is that you’ll not only have some lovely herbs and plants in your garden, but […]
How to Make Homemade Crème De La Rose Face Cream
Crème De La Rose is a thick, all-purpose moisturizing cream that you can use on your face, body, hands and feet. Two of the oils are easily absorbed by the skin and help it to regenerate. A third oil contains essential fatty acids and hydrates the skin. Shannon’s recipe is simple and has easy-to-follow directions. Click on […]
How to Make Homemade Creamsicles
This is Emma’s recipe for homemade Creamsicles. When the summer heat gets oppressive, try cooling down with one of these treats. I’ve made a similar recipe and I really think these homemade versions taste better than the creamsicles I had as a kid. They’re creamy orange wonderfulness 🙂 You may have heard of Dreamcicles and thought […]
Homemade Indigo Blue Acne Blaster Remedy
This is a blue-tinted anti-acne roll-on remedy inspired by Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick. Marie’s recipe uses 8 essential oils, 1 special carrier oil, and 2 herbs. This remedy has healing, astringent, anti-microbial, anti-acne and antiseptic properties. The nice thing about this recipe is that it’s really easy to make. Marie explains how to make […]
DIY All-Natural Laundry Soap without Borax or Washing Soda
Katie shares a recipe for all-natural laundry soap that doesn’t use borax or washing soda. It’s a simple recipe and she found that it worked really well. Katie first used it for her clothes and found that they came out clean and softer than she expected. Also, the colors didn’t bleed. Click the DIY All […]
How to Make Old-Time Lemonade
Leah shares her secret for perfect, old-time lemonade. It’s such a simple recipe and is the one I use when I make lemonade from scratch. She includes some great ideas for ingredients to add, in case you’d like to jazz up this old-fashioned favorite. Mint. Berries. Fresh Basil. And more. Click on the How to […]
How to Make Fresh Fruit Cones
I selected this post because it’s a creative way to get kids(and adults) to eat a healthy treat and enjoy it. It’ s also a fun summer party idea. Mrs Happy Homemaker threw a pool party and these fruit cones were a hit with both the kids and adults. She also bought a vanilla fruit […]
How to Make a Simple, Homemade, & Naturally Scented Fabric Softener
Commercial fabric softeners do make laundry soft and smelling wonderful. But they often contain undesirable chemicals and toxins. Claire of EveryDay Roots developed a recipe for a naturally scented fabric softener that does the same thing. In addition, these homemade crystals make whites whiter, and actually remove odors. The best past is this fabric softener […]
Top 45 Natural Green Uses For Vinegar
I learned an amazing fact in this article by Blender Girl. Vinegar has been produced commercially for over 2000 years! I had no idea it had been around that long.I do know that vinegar is wonderful for green cleaning. It kills bacteria, germs, and mold, so it’s ideal for use as a cleaner. But Blender […]
Homemade Electrolyte Popsicle Recipe
If you have children, you know how easy it is for them to pick up colds and the flu any time of the year. One way to keep them hydrated and to replenish their electrolytes is to give them electrolyte drinks. But commercial electrolyte drinks and commercial electrolyte popsicles are filled with artificial coloring […]
How to Make DIY Sweet Oranges & Rose Perfume
This is an energizing and uplifting natural perfume that combine citrus and floral for a wonderful scent. The recipe uses rose petals, rose absolute, sweet orange essential oil and several other wonderful ingredients. It’s an extremely easy recipe to make. Click on the How to Make DIY Sweet Oranges & Rose Perfume link below to […]