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Calendula Balm for Dry Skin and Diaper Rash
A few years ago, I found a company whose products center around a lovely little herb called calendula. "Well, of course," I thought. "Calendula is an amazing herb!" I've used calendula for things like: Eczema Acne Pink eye Cleaning wounds Dry skin Diaper rash Healing...
Must-Have Ingredients for DIY Cleaners
As I became more frugal, I quickly realized that the cleaners I had been buying at the store were pretty costly. I was buying laundry detergent, mopping solution, dishwasher detergent, window cleaner, cleaning spray, soap, toilet cleaner and bleach on a regular basis....
Herbal Spotlight: Marshmallow Root
I was excited when I first learned about marshmallow root. Immediately after discovering this herb, I made another batch of my diaper rash ointment and added marshmallow root to it. I was very pleased with the results and found that the addition of just one little...
Lavender Mint Lip Balm Recipe
I used to be intimidated by lip balm. Well, not lip balm itself, but making the stuff. It seemed ... complicated. Even after creating my own herbal remedies for a few years, I was still a bit afraid of lip balm (and soap - but I got over that, too) until I found a...
Herbal Spotlight: Arnica {+ an Arnica Balm Recipe}
I started using arnica after a local tattoo artist requested a tattoo salve and handed me a list of ingredients (The Balm is my version of that tattoo salve). Arnica was one of those ingredients. I read up on the herb and realized that my ointments had been missing...
7 Strategies for Year-Round Family Health
I get asked a lot how I keep my family healthy. My response usually sounds something like this: "Oh, you know, we just keep it simple and focus on prevention."I'm sure some people want to smack me after they get that answer, but I like to give the person that asked an...
Everyday Vinegar Uses
When I was a kid, I only remember using vinegar was when it was time to color Easter eggs. My mom bought a small, glass bottle that lasted forever, as I'm pretty sure it only came out on that one Friday in the Spring. I never dreamed that I would be using the stuff on...
Etsy 101: How to Create a Shop and Sell Your Handmade Items
A few years ago, I started making herbal remedies for my family. Soon after, I began sharing them with friends. I nodded when people said I should sell them, but didn't do much about it. And then people kept saying I should open an Etsy shop. So I did. I opened my...
Everyday Castile Soap Uses
A few days ago, I got some questions about castile soap. These are great questions, so I thought I'd answer them in a post, since I know others are wondering this, too. First off, what is castile soap? Castile soap is vegetable-based, meaning no animal products, like...
Herbal Spotlight: Peppermint
Growing up on an herb farm in central Oregon, the sweet smell of peppermint was almost always in the air. Peppermint grows abundantly here and seems to tolerate well the bipolar-like characteristics of our local weather. It has many uses and can be put to work in the...
10 Natural Living Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Over the years, I've learned a lot about living a more simple, natural lifestyle. I've really embraced the use of herbs and other natural remedies in my home. But. That's not to say that I did everything perfectly the first time. Nor have I been free from any...
Herbal Spotlight: Comfrey
I have been hard at work for the last week putting together a local class. I'm talking about herbal remedies and using natural ways to take care of your family. All from a minimalist point of view. I'm excited. And really nervous. Herbs have been on my mind non-stop...
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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