Food Articles

Spotlight on Spearmint – Benefits and How To Use It

Spearmint is more than just the flavor of gum grandma kept in her purse during church–it’s a good strong mint with plenty of benefits and uses of its own!

Microwave Popcorn Dangers & Healthy Alternatives

We cover microwave popcorn dangers and give you a recipe for popcorn on the stove that is a delicious, healthy, natural alternative–air popping is also great!

21 Apple Types and A Yummy Apple Dumpling Recipe

There are many types of apples in the world, from the oldest heirloom varieties to the newest hybrids. All with different characteristics, and traits, and uses.

Six Natural Ways to Keep Your Home Clean

Learn how to get rid of fruit flies and 5 other household tips like getting rid of mold/mildew, reducing pet dander, and keeping pollen out of the house.

Elderberry Benefits and Its Spooky Halloween History

Elderberry benefits us in many ways. Nowadays we use it as an antibiotic against the flu and many other sicknesses, but did you know about it’s spooky past?

Make Your Keurig Coffee Maker More Sustainable

Tips for making your Keurig more sustainable and less of an environmental burden. Single-serve coffee machines can be wasteful, but they don’t have to be!

Homemade Kahlua – A Great Gift & Occasional Treat

Homemade Kahlua is one of my favorite gifts for friends, both old and new. This coffee/vanilla flavored goodie mixes well in many favorite wintertime drinks!

Simple Homemade Tincture to Help Boost Immunity

Learn how to boost immune system with homemade tincture. We offer a few tips, several methods for making tincture, and a recipe for immune boosting tincture.

3 Common Misunderstandings Regarding Raw Honey

Local honey for allergies is great, especially if it’s raw and collected in season. But is non-local without benefits? We examine this and 2 other honey myths.

How to Clarify Butter (And Also Make Ghee)

Learning how to clarify butter and how to make ghee are similar tasks. Making ghee just means a bit more cooking (and perhaps spices) than clarified butter.

Natural Uses For Sage Herb (AKA Salvia Plant)

Fall always gets me thinking about the upcoming holidays. Turkey is right up there on my list, along with mashed potatoes, gravy, and home made stuffing. And the stuffing has…

Make Bitters from Hops for Better Sleep & Digestion

Making bitters from hops is a great idea because the hop vine, often used to brew craft beer, is an excellent sleep aid and also helps digestive ailments.

All About Rose Hips and A Delicious Rose Hip Syrup

Rose hips–high in Vitamin C and bioflavonoids–help boost immunity. They’re also great during pregnancy and can be prepared as tea or as a delicious syrup.

10 Natural Home Remedies for Menopause Relief

These 10 natural remedies for menopause give relief for the negative symptoms that accompany the positives of menopause–no more cramps, mood swings, etc.

Is Drinking Coffee Good For You or Bad For You?

Is coffee bad for you or is coffee good for you? Well that often comes down to a matter of opinion! Some recent studies say it’s good, but how valid are they?

Announcing Baby Jabs & Some Really Cool Baby Stuff

More on the freebies in the Fall 2014 Ultimate Bundle, specifically all the free natural stuff for your baby. Oh yeah, and the announcement of our first child!

Why You Need the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle

The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle is a carefully curated collection of eBooks and eCourses to help you live a healthier, happier life–it’s a truly amazing deal.

5 Herbal Therapies to Help You Recover From Gout

These five gout home remedies will help ease pain and aid in recovery from this painful condition. Remedies include cramp bark, cherries, nettles, and more.