DIY Natural Blog

What is Herbs de Provence and How Do You Use it?

Let’s answer the question, “What is Herbs de Provence?”, learn how to use it, and learn how to make a Herbs de Provence oil so we can cook with these delicious flavors more often!

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) in Cooking and Medicine

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) contains volatile oils that lend the flavor we love when cooking. Medicinally it is used as a digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, along with several other applications.

An Orange Marmalade Recipe Sweetened with Honey

The key element to a good orange marmalade recipe is to incorporate little bits of rind and pulp to balance out the sweetness of the fruit. We also make it with honey for a thick, jam-like consistency.

Two Homemade Glass Top Stove Cleaners That Work!

I recently bought a glass top stove, and because this type of cooktop was new to me, I had to learn how to treat and how to clean glass stove top properly. Included are two homemade, natural recipes for cleaning your glass top stove.

3 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Old Glass Spice Jars

I reuse spice jars because they’re free and clear (pun intended), they come with built-in shaker tops, and you can reuse them as many times as you wish. Check out these 3 creative ways I reuse them.

How to Attract Bluebirds: Because They Eat Mosquitoes and Other Pests!

Learn how to attract bluebirds because they’re beautiful, have a sweet song, and eat mosquitoes and insects! More bluebirds, fewer mosquitoes.

Edible & Medicinal Plants to Grow in Shady Areas

If you grow a vegetable garden you may be avoiding shady areas. This article on usable/edible shade plants will teach you which plants grow well in the shade.

Soothing Homemade Rose & Oatmeal Bath Soak Recipe

This homemade oatmeal bath recipe can soothe dry, itchy skin in the winter. The oatmeal is great for relief of eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions!

How to Scale A Recipe to Make as Much as You Want

When recipes are written in parts, it’s a scaling recipe that gives you the freedom to choose the amount to make. You can use this concept with all recipes.

Learn How To Prevent Soda Ash in Homemade Soap

Soda ash in soap making is that powdery white substance that forms on soap bars as they are curing. Learn how to prevent soda ash from forming on your soap!

5 Toxic Cleaning Products & 5 DIY Natural Substitutes

You should get these 5 toxic cleaning products out of your home and replace them with natural, homemade alternatives. If you can’t DIY them, you can still buy the more natural, in-store brands.

How to Make Your Own Balsamic Glaze Condiment

I love balsamic glaze drizzled on warm fresh figs, stuffed with goat cheese! I used to buy the glaze but recently developed my own recipe. It’s a delicious condiment on so many things! Enjoy.

Essential Oil Diffuser Blend for Breathing Problems

I only use essential oils for breathing problems when my kids are really having trouble. This blend contains safe and beneficial oils to diffuse for their respiratory health.

A Simple Tutorial for Homemade Wood Wick Candles

Learn how to make wood wick candles so you don’t have to rely on burning the commercial candles with petroleum wax, chemical fragrance, and artificial color. Use this simple tutorial to make natural candles at home!

Health Tonic Like Fire Cider but Without Horseradish

Fire Cider is a powerful tonic but I’m not a fan of horseradish, so I came up with a winter health tonic with similar benefits, but different ingredients.

Learn Which Medicinal Plants to Gather in the Winter

Grocery stores give us access to fresh herbs and medicinal plants all year long, but it’s good for us to do the gathering, and to know what to look for, no matter what season it is!

Five Lesser Known Carrier Oils and How to Use Them

A while back we wrote about a bunch of popular carrier oils and when to use them. Today we focus on 5 lesser known carrier oils and how (and why) to use them.

The Benefits of Using Allspice in Your Baked Goods

We often take the benefits of “sweet” spices for granted, so I wanted to talk more about the benefits of allspice. Yes, it’s delicious, but it’s also very good for you!