Fresh smelling air in the home is a big deal to me. With teenagers, their countless friends, and a dog all coming in and out of our home, the air can get rather…not fresh. I used to like to burn candles, but the fear of open flame around rowdy teens kept me from doing that. …
Summer is a wonderful time of year. Well, according to ME it is. There is a garden to weed, animals to care for, camping trips to plan, day trips to the lake. So much fun happens in the Summer that the only thing that can make it go sour is those pesky little bugs. Mosquitoes, …
What to keep in your herbal medicine chest. These herbs and essential oils are basics that are great for anyone, especially those new to natural medicine. Do you make an infusion, a salve, a pastille? What herb is best for your cough or what about that bump on your left shoulder? Timmy skinned his knee, …
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Spring is coming, and with it, all things green and beautiful. However, not everything is wonderful. Namely, poison ivy. Poison ivy can cause a nasty rash from an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol). Signs and symptoms of a poison ivy rash include: Redness Itching Swelling Blisters Difficulty breathing, if you’ve inhaled …
I have been studying herbalism and aromatherapy for nearly a year now. I have enjoyed each and every day, learning new things and putting those things into practice. While this is not an exhaustive list of “must have” books, and my library is sure to keep growing, here are some of my favorite resources that …
Homemade Laundry Soap and fabric softener are easy to make, makes less trash and obviously uses less chemicals than commercial laundry soap. I am not a big fan of waste at all. I don’t like buying the humongous bottles of laundry soap that are full of chemicals to wash my family’s laundry. And, with 5 …
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Diy skincare products are on the rise in popularity. Just look at Etsy under “beauty” and there is no limit to the amount of lotions, deodorants, shampoo bars, and lip balms to be had. Entire companies are now in existence for the sake of making and selling homemade, all natural skin care. There are many reasons …
After a long day gardening, a long hot bath is just the ticket to soothe sore and tired muscles. Herb infused bath salts, hot water, a few candles and some soft piano music to the rescue! (if you were to grab a glass of red wine, I sure won’t tell) Adding bath salts to your …
Red clover is great! Besides being a nitrogen fixer in the garden, an edible flower to enjoy, first food for bees, red clover or Trifolium pratense can also help cells regenerate and has anti-inflammatory properties that make it wonderful to have as a salve on hand for minor skin complaints like eczema, psoriasis, and acne. …
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Being outside, any time of year can cause you to get a sunburn. Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall, your exposed skin is susceptible. Most of us naturally spend more time outside, gardening, tending animals, foraging, or just enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Getting fresh air and sunshine is vital to health, actually. You still need …
