Natural Health

A Natural Cold and Flu Remedy In a Yummy Tea

Use this natural remedy for a cold and for flu. Nature has a bounty of organic solutions, you just have to know where to look and how to put them together.

Homemade Natural Diaper Cream That Really Works

Homemade diaper cream that is great for daily use and for treating nasty diaper rash. This natural DIY diaper rash cream keeps baby bums clean and clear!

Holiday Gift Ideas that are Perfect for the DIY-er

These DIY gift ideas are perfect for that someone on your list who is into doing things themselves, and are trying to live a more natural, sustainable lifestyle.

Natural and Recycled Ways To Package DIY Gifts

Gift wrapping ideas to help you wrap DIY (and store-bought) gifts in a beautiful way, without breaking the bank. These ideas are also more natural, and less wasteful. Do you have any other creative wrapping ideas? Share them with the community now!

Benefits of Rosemary and 10 Ways to Use It

The benefits of rosemary make it deserving of a prominent place in our kitchens. It’s uses range from eating in meals, to rosemary tea, to topical applications and more. Enjoy these 10 benefits and healthy ways to use rosemary.

Benefits of Cabbage and a Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Are there benefits to eating cabbage? Yes, very much so! Read about the many benefits of cabbage and enjoy this cabbage rolls recipe that will help you realize those–DELICIOUS–benefits! Did we mention cabbage is very inexpensive AND healthy?

Natural Ways to Help Fireproof Your Home

With all the wildfires we’ve had recently in Western North Carolina, it got me thinking about how I can protect my home. There are fire retardants on the market that are great in emergencies, but are made of noxious chemicals. Here are some natural solutions.

Learn to Make a Homemade Bedtime Dream Pillow

Making a herbal dream pillow is simple and fun. Just make a small pillow and add this herbal mix to the stuffing. Sleep directly on the pillow and enjoy!

9 Ways to Use Stinging Nettle for Health and More

Stinging nettle is a very useful herb, and one of my favorite. Uses range from eating them to allergy support tea to even making paper! Enjoy these 9 uses and be sure to try some that you’ve never tried before.

Echinacea Purpurea or Angustifolia: Which is Best?

Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea Angustifolia are the two common types of echinacea used today. Let’s take a look at both and figure out which one is best or if both can be equally used to boost immunity and maintain health.

Home Remedy Relief of PMS & Menstrual Cramps

Home remedies for menstrual cramps have been around as long as PMS itself. Let’s dig into those archives so we can manage PMS and cramps naturally and avoid taking prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Hibiscus Tea Benefits and a Recipe for Colds and Flus

Hibiscus tea benefits our health and wellness in many ways. This hibiscus tea recipe is great for circulatory health, blood pressure, cholesterol and has even been found to reduce the occurrence of kidney stones. Enjoy this recipe and let us know how you like it!

How to Reduce the Appearance Of Cellulite Naturally

Been wondering how to get rid of cellulite? There are several things that will help to diminish the appearance of cellulite, and we cover 3 natural strategies in this article. There are many expensive creams and treatments out there, but you can make your own natural treatments right at home.

Get Sore Muscle Relief with This Homemade Liniment

This homemade liniment recipe has been used for sore muscle relief for 100’s of years. If you have sore muscle pain, mix this up, spray it on, and enjoy relief. The recipe is based on the work of Jethro Kloss, author of Back to Eden.

DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner: A Simple Natural Recipe

I make DIY makeup brush cleaner because the natural makeup brush cleaners on the market are pricey and, since you’re supposed to clean them weekly, I go through it really fast! Making homemade brush cleaner also enables me to tweak it to my preferences.

Soap Making: Weight Vs. Volume Measurement

In soap making, should you make measurements using weight or volume? The question may sound simple, but it is the subject of MUCH debate! The good news is, the answer ends up being similar on both ends of the argument.

3 DIY Pumpkin Beauty Recipes For Face, Hair, & Body

Three DIY pumpkin beauty recipes you will love! A DIY Body Wrap, a Homemade Hair Mask, and a Homemade Face Scrub. Pumpkins are all the rage this time of year, but they’re also good for us in many ways!

Learn How to Make Your Own Silicone Soap Molds

There are two ways to make homemade soap molds out of silicone and we’ll show you how to do both. Both involve a bit of work and time, but the results are inexpensive and so satisfying! You can use clear or colored silicone for your molds.