Having kids, especially boys, we have cuts and scratches that need to be taken care of. The neat thing is that it is not that difficult to make your own antiseptic ointment to heal and protect wounds. Calendula flowers (also knows as marigold or pot marigold) has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties which makes it very...
It’s that wonderful time of year again, and although my kids want me to buy them toys, there are a number of other people in our life who would love to have Presents From Scratch. Homemade gifts show you took the effort and care to make something for that person, and you can tell them that...
Accidents happen. And even though we are vigilant about not getting burnt, sometimes we need a homemade sunburn remedy to sooth burned skin. Sunblocks and sunscreens have a lot of toxic chemicals in them. There are some ok brands out there though, or you can make your own. I’ve put together 4 Homemade Sunscreen Recipes,...
Whether using Shower Discs and Aromatherapy or using a diffuser. The Waterlilies And Company Aromatherapy products can be very powerful, healthy, and uplifting. Essential Oils to Use in Your Shower Discs There are many people who spend a lot of time studying different oils and their benefits and healing properties. It is a big field...
Homemade Christmas gifts can show that you really put forth the effort to make something special for someone. Before I ever tried making my own vanilla extract, I received some as a gift and was thrilled. I’ve also been given some great soaps in the past. These are things that I had never made myself...
I wish someone earlier in my life had told me how easy it is to make and use homemade shampoo, conditioner, and detangler. For some hair types, working through and rinsing baking soda (as a de-greaser and cleanser) and spraying apple cider vinegar (as a conditioning agent) and rinsing during a shower makes their hair...
I am almost there. I’ve been trying to make all of my own beauty products and now I am studying homemade perfume. I am learning more about essential oils and have been using them, not only for body products, but for medicinal purposes as well. Beyond our immediate understanding of medical purposes, smells can also...
These 4 Herbal Skin Toners are useful for many reasons. Before I started using homemade products, my face often felt stripped after I washed it. My skin has always been of a dry instead of oily complexion, but no matter what your complexion is, it’s a great idea to use a toner before applying a...
The more I learn, the more excited I get at all the wonderful natural things that God has put all around us. How ignorant I have been!! I found no less than 25 herbs and essential oils for the skin! I buy expensive chemical brews for my face in hopes that they delays wrinkles setting...
I’ve put together 3 Laundry Soap Recipes. I have not called them detergent recipes, because detergents are surfactants, which I do not believe are healthy. Instead, here are some healthier options for you and your family. Why make your own laundry soap? Cost. It is a lot cheaper to make your own. Safety. Store detergents...
I visited my parents this week and had a blast. We hung out, hiked, swam, the kids ran around with Nerf swords well after dark…what more could you ask for? My brother’s kids came over on the weekend and my mom had a great idea of having the kids make crushed ice candles. This is...
4 great window washing recipes! Yea, don’t we love window washing???!!! Actually, I don’t really mind it. I just hate when I think I’ve done a marvelous job and then when the sun shines on them it looks like my kids were licking them or something. Part of this has to do with what liquid...
This Castile soap recipe was the first kind of soap that I made. The reason being that it is mostly made of olive oil. I did not have any lard or tallow at the time and did not know where I could find some. I could have gotten some lard from the store, but I...
There are lots of great reasons why I like the idea of making my own homemade deodorant. It’s easy, frugal, and (a big reason) I can smell however I like!! Be careful though, it doesn’t really matter how much you love the smell of your deodorant, people just don’t respond well when you run around the house asking...
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