Yarrow

Yarrow herb is stronger than DEET at repelling mosquitos and ticks, and it’s completely non-toxic!

[Repost: http://www.naturalnews.com/049979_yarrow_herb_DEET_insect_repellent.html#ixzz49bWLiHG4 ] We're approaching summer bug season in many parts of the northern hemisphere, which in addition to sun and fun means lots of smelly insect repellant wafting through the air. The standard chemical ingredient in many conventional bug sprays is DEET, a neurotoxic chemical that, although it seems to work against annoying critters, …

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Prevent Bird Flu in Your Chickens

Hello everyone.. This is one of my articles in Mother Earth News... Prevent Bird Flu in Your Chickens Learn how to stop the bird flu virus in its tracks by raising happy free-range chickens. By Rachel Falco of Falco’s Farm I’m concerned about reports of the avian flu virus, which I’ve heard can pass from …

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Natural Toothpaste

1/2 c Baking Soda 1/4 c Coconut Oil 1/4 c Vegetable Glycerin 4 tsp Fine Sea Salt 1 tsp Hydrogen Peroxide 1/2-3/4 tsp Mint Essential Oil (according to taste) 10 drops Clove Essential Oil 12-24 drops of Stevia (according to taste) Melt coconut oil and vegetable glycerin together. Mix in remaining ingredients.  Consistency and texture …

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Spring Homestead Cleaning Checklist

Spring season is here!  Yippee!!!  Let's get things cleaned up. Home Spring Cleaning Dust: Furniture, framed photos, paintings, books and nick-nacks Clean Furniture and Cabinets:  Clean, oil and wax couches, mattresses, tables, ceiling fans and chairs with vacuum cleaner, lemon oil, wax and/or an all-purpose spray. Clean Appliances: Clean stove, stove exhaust fan, microwave, dishwasher, …

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How to Turn Your Dead, Useless Lawn Into Abundant Food!

You can do this!  No labor-intensive digging required.  Lay down newspapers or cardboard and 6" a soil and compost mixture over the top. Walla!  You have a fertile gardening bed which will be the envy of all of your neighbors! https://youtu.be/HATC3rG6NbQ

We Love our DOGS! Plus a dog food recipe…

We love our dogs; I will repeat… we LOVE our dogs! They are such a joy. They are very funny, devoted, smart, always willing to do… whatever. They are getting older… well old. I make their food instead of buying food in a bag. I try to ensure they have the best nutrition available. I …

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DIY Natural Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer

I'm a leaving... on a jet plane! Sorry, I have been out of commission as of late. I have traveled back to the Midwest to visit family. Of course I flew and now have been  exposed to all kinds of nasties. Nonetheless, hand sanitizer seems appropriate. With this much coconut oil, you may have some …

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4 Ingredient Fool-Proof Natural Caramel Apples

Ingredients 1 cup Honey 1 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 8 Pink Lady or Granny Smith Apples Tools 8 Sticks (carved into a point) or Wooden Dowels Candy Thermometer Waxed Paper Heavy-bottomed Sauce Pan Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula Wash apples and skewer, stem side, with a stick or dowel and place into …

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