This lemon ginger infused honey is wonderful for adding to teas, or other warming drinks. The lemon and honey are soothing on the throat, while the honey and ginger help to quiet coughs. I love making infused honey. It takes on the flavor of whatever herbs or spices you add to it, and maintains a… [read more]
Top Natural Sweeteners & Sugar Alternatives
What are the healthiest natural sweeteners? A comparison of natural sweeteners and sugar alternatives. In the beginning, we didn’t need a lot of sugar. Although carbohydrates are important for energy, we didn’t get them from cookies, candy, and soda. We got our sugars in a natural form-fruits and vegetables. As our diet became more “modern”,… [read more]
Dandelion Infused Shampoo Bar
Dandelion infused shampoo bars are the best shampoo bars, great for any type of hair. They will leave your hair soft, shiny, and very manageable. Are dandelions popping up all over your yard? Don’t spray them, use them! Dandelions are excellent for a beginner forager because they are easily recognizable. Their bright yellow flower head… [read more]
Sunburn Relief Lotion Bars With Chamomile And Aloe
Sunshine is a good thing. When the weather is mild, you want to make the most of it by being at the beach, or the park, or in the garden. Having enough sun is vital for Vitamin D production in your body. Too much sun can lead to a nasty sunburn. Even in the coldest… [read more]
EASY Last Minute DIY Gifts Anyone Can Make
When holidays or other special days approach, many times it comes up on us lightening fast. You blink, and what was once 3 weeks to get ready is suddenly the next day! Time zooms by and budgets are stretched for many during the holidays or birthdays. You may also have hard to buy for persons… [read more]
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea And Why You Should Drink It
Perhaps best known for is “women issues”, red raspberry leaf enjoys a reputation of helping to relive period cramping. This is due to fragrine, an alkaloid which gives tone to the uterus and other muscles of the pelvic region. Red raspberry leaf, Rubus spp. is a common herb that is widespread across its native regions of… [read more]
How To Make Vitamin C Syrup (for immune system support)
When you start feeling sick, you want to get well fast. You can supplement Vitamin C for immune system support. To get well, your body’s immune system kicks in. The immune system is the body’s first line of defense against sickness or disease, known as “intruders”. As long as our body’s system of defense is… [read more]
Infuse Herbal Oil For DIY Beauty Products {5 Easy Methods!}
Making your own lotions, soaps, or lip balms may require you to infuse herbal oil first. If you are wondering “What are infused oils?”, the answer is simple. It’s taking an herb and heating it gently in an oil to extract the properties from the herb. It’s a great way to get the properties of the herbs… [read more]
Herbal Coffee Substitute
I am a coffee addict. There, I said it. I live for my daily cup. Or three. While coffee may have gotten a “bad for your health” rap a few years ago, growing research is showing that moderate coffee consumption is actually GOOD for you. Which makes me a happy homesteader. Like I said, I… [read more]
Let Your Food Be Medicine With These 6 Foods
When you get sick with a bacterial infection, you will usually need antibiotics. Before antibiotics were discovered, many infections were healed by herbs or allowing food be medicine. Once antibiotics hit the medical scene, they became the wonder of medicine. In the 1950’s, when penicillin first made it’s appearance, doctors thought they could “close the… [read more]