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 […]
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 […]
DIY No-Sew Throw Pillows
Make a gorgeous throw pillow that requires no sowing skills while not breaking the bank.
Seed Saving: Plant a Seedy Garden This Year
What’s all of this talk about gardening? Didn’t it just turn into winter? Well, a gardener’s work is never done. When we’re not out in the garden, we’re inside the house plotting and planning. At this time of the year, our thoughts turn to seeds and plans for the new year’s garden. If you’re […]
DIY Aromatic Body Scrub
Aromatic Body Scrub Mixture 1/4 cup sea salt 1/4 cup medium-ground cornmeal 1/3 cup olive oil 10 drops essential oils Mix sea salt and cornmeal together in a glass bowl. Gently heat olive oil and essential oils until just warm. Stir the warm oil into the dry ingredients and mix well. The mixture should […]
Getting Prepared – An Inventory Update
Awhile back, I wrote an article on stocking a pantry one month at a time. Since then, I have had a chance recently to inventory my family’s own level of preparedness. Using The Food Guys’ chart, I am well prepared to live off-grid, with no access from the outside world, for 2 months. I thought you […]
Nourishing Bath Blends for Winter
A wonderful way to end your day is with an aromatic bath. It can be relaxing, rejuvenating, and in the winter time it can be nourishing to the skin. The winter cold brings heated indoor areas, which can dry our skin. By adding a moisturizing bath into your routine once or twice a week, your […]
Embrace the Journey: Our Community Rallying Cry
I stumbled upon an offer from Melanie at Only a Breath to create a little button with your word of the year. Your One Word. The word that will be your focal point for the coming year. It was a no-brainer for me because this word is something I’ve been gearing up for – it’s […]
Getting Prepared – Focusing on Spirituality
It hit me in Sunday School this week. . . . How important faith is! I thought I had covered every possible aspect of being prepared for the unexpected. But I missed one, perhaps the most important: Living in such a way that God is able to pour blessings down from heaven. For example, medical preparation […]
