Preparing your dog for a new baby takes some advanced planning but, with a little effort, your dog and baby can learn to get along.
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Parsley
Parsley is one of the most familiar cooking herbs, and it has been used for thousands of years. Parsley is a native to the Mediterranean but is cultivated around Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Parsley Home Remedies In ancient Greece, a crown of parsley was placed on the heads of winning athletes. The Greeks also […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an ingredient in many herbal teas, and it has been known and used as a home remedy for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks knew this herb, and it has been used as a herbal remedy throughout the centuries in many southern European countries. Lemon balm was believed to prevent […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) grows all over the Mediterranean countries. The name of the herb comes from the Greek word thymon that means courage. Roman soldiers used to bathe in thyme water to gain strength and courage. In Scotland, thyme tea was drunk for the same reasons, and also to keep nightmares away. The ancient Egyptians […]
How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Aches and Pains
Whether your muscles are aching from exercise, from working in the garden, from lifting heavy objects or because of a poor posture, aromatherapy offers effective, gentle and natural remedies to relieve muscular aches and pains. A massage is always the best way to ease muscle tension and to get rid of back and neck aches […]
Travel with Baby: Simple Tips for Traveling with Babies Easily and Happily
If baby and you are planning to take a trip anytime soon, here are some simple tips and ideas to make the journey as easy and stress-free as possible for both of you. Choose the Right Destination Start your holiday with baby right by picking a destination that both your little one and you will […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has been used for centuries in healing and in cooking, and in religious rituals. This popular herb has a wide range of uses as a herbal home remedy and also in natural beauty products. Facts and Legends about Rosemary Traces of rosemary have been found in tombs that date back to ancient […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Basil
I love basil in tomato salad, with olive oil, in tomato and mozzarella sandwiches, in pasta, in pesto and in most foods, but this popular cooking herb also comes with healing properties. Basil gets its name from the Greek word for “king”: basileum. Different varieties of basil grow around the world. Tulsi: Indian Holy Basil […]
Culinary Herbs as Home Remedies: Mint
This spring, I am on a mission to plant a herb garden. The more I read about herbs, the more fascinated I am about the healing properties of so many ordinary herbs, and about how many ways there are to use culinary herbs as herbal home remedies. First in my new series about herbs: mint […]
New Moms’ Bliss: Five Ways Your Life will be Happier with Baby
When you’re expecting or a new mom, seasoned and “older” moms tend to give you tons of advice and insight into how a baby changes everything. You know, the sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, your loss of “me-time” and the ever-present exhaustion. If that leaves you feeling scared and overwhelmed, here’s something to cheer […]
Best Pet Insurance to Protect your Pet and your Budget
Getting a new pet is a big financial decision that many people take much too lightly. Pet care is more than buying supplies and feeding your pet. Unexpected health costs are enough to cause some families to give up their new family members and even euthanize them. Getting pet insurance protects you from going into […]
Orange Blossom and Orange Essential Oil
The orange tree gives us three different essential oils. Orange essential oil comes from the orange fruit, Neroli essential oil (Orange Blossom) comes from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, and Petitgrain essential oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree. Of the three oils Neroli is by far the most […]
