Rose Geranium and Clary Sage are two essential oils that work to regulate the hormones. The stresses of daily life and consuming foods with sugar and caffeine can cause hormone fluctuation, which brings discomfort during certain times for women. Try one of these easy home remedies for women to ease monthly cycle discomfort or menopause […]
DIY Bath Salts
For a real boost to your health, cultivate the habit of drawing a restorative bath at home at the beginning or end of each day. Depending on the stress level of the week, choose your bath’s essential oils or length accordingly. Sometimes, it may need to be relaxing, yet other times may need to be […]
Get Prepared – Unexpected Explosions
Such tragedy in the news this week. Bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Accidental explosions at a fertilizer plant in Texas. And you can probably think of others in recent history. These types of emergencies can hardly be anticipated in the same way as a bad storm or natural disaster. But can […]
Sinus Steam Inhalation
This is an excellent remedy for those occasions where a cold or allergies have caused sinus congestion. By opening and draining the sinuses, you will prevent developing a sinus infection, deepen your breathing, and relieve the pressure in your head. If you have not tried a steam inhalation before, it is rather easy. Just grab a bath towel and a glass bowl from the kitchen. Put some water on to boil while you grab the essential oils.
6 Must Have Emergency Supplies
You never know when you are going to have a major emergency. If you were to be stuck in some type of natural disaster, you would be miserable if you were not prepared. Thankfully, it has never been easier than it is right now to be ready for any kind of disaster. Here are some […]
DIY Easter Baskets
Easter baskets are easy to make and perfect to collect all the little Easter eggs. Every Easter, my partner grew up finding Easter eggs hidden around his backyard, and we’re going to do that with our daughter, but I needed a basket to collect the eggs in first! What You Need: A small basket Yellow […]
Chicken Surprise Peg Crafts
I love cute little crafts that take no time to make and this Chicken Surprise is one of those. They take about 10 minutes to make – a little longer for the glue to dry – and are perfect for Easter time. What you need: Paper – preferably yellow but I only had pink A […]
Journal, Scrapbooking, or Seed Swap Quotes About Weeds
What garden wouldn’t be complete without the battle against weeds? And thus, this collection of gardening quotes would not be complete without a few weed-filled quotes as well. “There are several ways to lay out a little garden; the best way is to get a gardener.” ~ Karel Capek “The watering of a garden […]
Create Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Menu Card
With budgets so tight, the prospect of a Valentine’s Day meal can sound bleak but that doesn’t need to be the case. It is possible to turn your dining room – or any room for that matter – into a “restaurant” or “bistro” and create your own Valentine’s Day menu. This is something my husband […]
Taking Control of Family Finances – 10 Steps to Implement This Year
After Christmas, finances tend to be tighter than usual. I know how family has to really budget during January and sometimes have to dip into savings to help afford the necessities until our salaries reach our bank accounts. We’ve developed a strategy over the last few years, and it makes handling the family finances much […]
Cleanse Your Skin With an Herbal Facial Steam
Facial steams are one of easiest, proven, and least-expensive beauty treatments that can be used as part of your skin care routine. If you toss in some herbs, you can take advantage of their natural healing properties. You don’t even have to leave your home and purchase special products; look no further than your kitchen […]
