Written by: Jessica W Natural Health As the cold weather sets in, we find ourselves taking extra precautions to ensure we are not the next victim of the cold and flu viruses spreading around our communities. Perhaps we increase our vitamin intake or even obsessively wash our hands. And while those are easy to do …
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You all know my feelings on laundry... What you may not know is my complete dislike of the dryer. Using the dryer costs a lot of money to run. Using the dryer creates static, is too hot (especially in summer) and makes clothes, linens and the like smell -- well stale. There are many benefits …
Keep toxins out of your home and save money with safe, effective homemade cleaners. By Kim Erickson Nothing feels as comforting and welcoming as a tidy, well-tended home. But a clean home isn’t necessarily a healthy one. As you peruse the cleaning aisle’s furniture polishes, air fresheners, carpet deodorizers and stain removers, you may realize …
Written by: Robin Marri Miller Rosemary essential oil is one of my most utilized essential oils, and is beneficial in so many ways. I use it daily for multiple purposes, such as a hair conditioner, a facial cleanser, a mouthwash, a way to combat anxiety, and even as a pesticide in my garden. It …
By: The Survival Mom It was the best of times, it was the very worst of times. America’s Great Depression of the 1930s was a time of starvation and subsistence survival for many families. Decades later, many survivors of those years hold on to the survival lessons they learned, from hoarding pieces of aluminum foil …
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Written by: Erin Goodin It was brought to the Americas by European settlers and is now considered to be naturalized to North America. The settlers, in fact, had good reason to carry it with them: It has a long list of medicinal qualities. It is mullein, which grows all over the forests of North America …
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This easy-to-make, therapeutic herbal toothpaste has great texture and taste. By Faith Rodgers This toothpaste recipe comes courtesy Faith Rodgers, a certified herbalist and founder of The Little Herbal blog. It has been formulated and perfected over time—not only is it loaded with therapeutic herbs, but it has a great texture, taste and overall palatability. …
Written by: Amy O'Donnell Do you notice more coconut oil in your grocery, discount or health food store? Coconut oil is everywhere, and in everything, from food to beauty products, as more people discover its benefits. Health-conscious people have known about coconut oil for many years. As its popularity increases, so has its availability. Common …
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Fight redness, dry skin, and other bumps and blemishes caused by sensitive skin with these natural beauty tips. By Gina DeBacker What is sensitive skin? Although up to 50 percent of women say they have it, the exact definition varies depending on whom you ask. And despite the vast number of skin-care products targeted at …
I am starting my series on homestead laundry! For those who do not know, laundry is the bane of my existance. Admit it, we all have those household chores which we do not enjoy. For some it is cooking, others weeding the garden or cleaning the bathroom. Mine? Mine is laundry. In order to deal …
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