This winter has been dry. I always have a lip balm in my purse, pocket, car, kitchen, bed side…you get the picture. You need to take care of your lips. I mean, they’re right there in the middle of your face and just shouldn’t be neglected. That’s why this easy lip balm recipe with herbs […]
Elderberry syrup has been a tried and true method of boosting the immune system. Elderberries are full of goodness that trigger our body’s response to trouble within our body (more specific details below). Plus elderberries are full of vitamins and flavonoids. A good elderberry syrup recipe is a valuable resource for self sufficient minded individuals […]
I started reading about ghee when I purchased a wonderful recipe book on Indian dishes. It’s often used in Indian dishes. But what I didn’t know is that I could learn how to make ghee myself easily and that it had great health benefits. What is Ghee? Ghee is the Sanskrit name for clarified butter. […]
I apparently love tinkering with my deodorant recipes. This homemade clay deodorant recipe had to go through many tests in order to make it glide nicely, work wonderfully, and also not be a melting mess. My coconut oil and baking soda deodorant recipe is easy, frugal, and fun because you get to add the scents […]
Yes! A Homemade Baking Powder Recipe! Did you know you can make baking powder yourself? “Why would I?” you may ask. Well, simply said… 4 great reasons right off the bat, or right off the shelf I should say. What are the 3 Ingredients? Cream of Tarter What is it and is it ok to […]
A lot of people have shown interest in these Acne Detox Soap Bars that I sell in my shop. After all, a good activated charcoal soap recipe is amazing in and of itself. The added good ingredients, including bacteria killing tea tree essential oils, makes it an important recipe for any soap maker to have. […]
Interestingly, my kids learned how to make homemade butter before I did. Well, I vaguely remember doing it growing up, but it had been long enough that I wasn’t sure what steps you may need to take in order for it to turn out right. They have since made it a number of times in […]
Breakfast is literally that: Breaking the Fast. Your body shuts down a lot of it’s processes while you sleep. Drinking a cleansing morning detox drink first thing when you wake up is a great way to get everything flowing again and rid yourself of waste and toxins. Here is a Simple Easy Detox Drink Recipe […]
My garden is thriving this year. We were gone for 3 weeks working and vacationing, and I was concerned that I’d come back and everything would be dead. Instead, I came home to a lushes green, overflowing garden. The girls staying at our house did an amazing job weeding, watering, and even harvesting while I […]
An anti aging serum with essential oils is a wonderful choice for those looking for something that really and truly hydrates and nourishes the skin, something frugal, and something that a serum that smells great. Concoctions found in the store are very expensive and, as far as my research has gone, do just as much […]
If you use it, we can probably make it. A natural bug spray is easy to make with essential oils. After all, we already know that a lot of plants will repel insects. If you want a huge list on that, check out 20 Insect Repelling Plants. You can plant these plants around your yard […]
A lot of us have a man in our lives who has a beard, whether it be a husband, grandfather, boyfriend, or uncle. This natural handmade beard oil recipe makes a wonderful homemade, natural, organic gift. It’s a wonderful idea for Father’s Day, birthdays, and other holiday gifts, or even just an everyday bath and […]
These are one of my family’s most favorite muffins. Actually, my mom, my sister, and other relatives are making these now as well, especially when there are a bunch of kids in the house and we want to make something that will be pretty good for them and fill them up at the same time. […]
I’m excited to share with you a new and updated tutorial on how to make soap from scratch. My first step by step guide is 7 easy Steps to Homemade Soap for Beginners. It’s a great guide and I encourage you to head over there and read that article as well. The reason that I […]
If you haven’t started a garden, then it’s a great idea to start now. Diesel prices have literally doubled in one year. This means that trucks needing to transport food must be double the amount. This will transfer to food prices. We’ll continue to see prices increase across the board. Learning how to start a […]
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