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5 Essential Tips for the Budding Herbalist
When I decided to start using herbs in my home, I was totally overwhelmed and had no idea where to start. Which is funny because I come from a long line of natural healers and my dad has been running an organic herb farm since I was 5-years-old ... (I have to come to...
How to Make the Switch to Natural Personal Care Products
Maybe you're intrigued at the thought of saving (and maybe even making) money. Perhaps you've noticed some side effects from the products you've been using and think you might need to make the switch. Or maybe you're completely sold on the idea and just need a little...
12 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
You know the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?" It's true. The best way to stay healthy and protected against illness is to boost your immune system. So today, I wanted to share with you some of the ways I boost my immune system naturally (and,...
How To Filter Beeswax
Today's post comes from our newest contributor - Emalee of Tree Huggin' Homemaker. I love DIY projects, don't you? I usually opt for homemade things because I enjoy the process of creating and also as a way to save money. I've found that sourcing affordable and good...
3 Reasons to DIY Personal Care Products
Word on the street is that I'm crunchy. Or, as my mom likes to call me, a hippie. While I'm still not sure if that's how I'd describe myself, I know it all started when I decided I was going to DIY my personal care products. It started out innocently enough - I was...
Homemade Natural Mouthwash
I was making out the grocery list recently and noticed that my oversized bottle of store-bought mouthwash (begins with Sc…) was nearly empty. Now, I buy this particular brand because I know for sure it is gluten-free. Photo credit: Meagan of Growing Up Herbal (please...
How to Become Your Family Herbalist
My history with herbal remedies began when I was pretty young. You see, I grew up on an herb farm, where my dad managed the growing and processing of herbs for a world-wide herbal wholesale company. (He still does, in fact, and we lived there on our bus.) The summers...
How To Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry Syrup is a great natural remedy for colds and flu. Elderberries are high in vitamins A, B, and C and help support a healthy immune system. Research shows that elderberry syrup can reduce the the length and severity of the cold and flu (this study). Also,...
The Best Natural and DIY Gift-Making Supplies
If you're like me, you're sick of consumerism taking over the holiday season, so you're making as many gifts as you can this year. And if you're really like me, then you've still got a loooooooong to-make list. Making your own gifts is a great way to give responsibly...
43 Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
One natural health obstacle that people run into is that they either don't know what to do with their natural ingredients or they don't know where to find recipes for what they need. And now that we've entered cold and flu season, I'm sure there's no shortage of mamas...
8 Ways to Simplify Natural Health
A few years ago, natural health was anything but simple in my home. With 3 cupboards full of herbs, essential oils and tinctures, a large tote full of herbs in the garage and a drawer full of "accessories," I decided it was time to simplify natural health. And so I...
Multi-Purpose Ingredients for Natural DIY Recipes
Simplify is one of my favorite words. And there's no area of my life that hasn't been affected by my desire to make things simpler. One area is my drawer of ingredients for all of my natural DIY recipes. Over the years, I've picked up a lot of ingredients. Like,...
Feeling overwhelmed with all of the herbs and essential oils out there?
Each one has countless uses and, as amazing as that is, it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started.
What if you just learn about one instead and how it can be used to create happy, vibrant skin?
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