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Beauty

DIY Poultice Remedy with Herbs

June 8, 2022 -

When it comes to a natural remedy for almost anything, from sore muscles and burns to insect bites, a poultice is a great way to tackle it. As a kid, I remember my grandmother creating this remedy when I had my … Continue reading DIY Poultice Remedy with Herbs

Lifestyle

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent with Orange and Lemon Oils

November 26, 2021 -

Did you know that many conventional dishwashing detergents contain some ingredients that are not safe for you and your family? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their “guide to healthy cleaning“, these detergents can include phosphates, preservatives, formaldehyde … Continue reading Homemade Dishwasher Detergent with Orange and Lemon Oils

Beauty

Homemade Whipped Body Butter Lotion

November 26, 2021 -

Conventional body butters and body lotions can be full of chemicals and harmful synthetic fragrances. Instead, try this homemade whipped body butter recipe. It’s easy to make, cost effective and great for your skin. Key Ingredients Shea butter is the … Continue reading Homemade Whipped Body Butter Lotion

Beauty

DIY Antifungal Powder for Stinky Feet and Toenail Fungus

August 22, 2021 -

Fungus on your feet, between the toes and in the toenails isn’t fun to deal with, plus it makes for stinky feet! Usually the first response to grab some cheap over-the-counter treatment but these are full of chemicals and are … Continue reading DIY Antifungal Powder for Stinky Feet and Toenail Fungus

Health

DIY Honey Cough Drops with Natural Ingredients

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 -

If you’ve ever perused the astonishingly large (and depressingly unnatural) selection of cough drops and throat lozenges at your local drug store, you may have found yourself wishing for simple and wholesome cough drops, made without all the refined sugar … Continue reading DIY Honey Cough Drops with Natural Ingredients

Beauty

Sugar Wax: DIY Recipe for Smooth Skin

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 -

Have you heard of sugaring? While sugar seems to get all the heat these days, sugaring has been used by Egyptian and Greek women for centuries. Sugaring, or sugar wax, is applied to the skin and removed, taking the hair along … Continue reading Sugar Wax: DIY Recipe for Smooth Skin

Lifestyle

Homemade Oven Cleaner

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 -

Keeping your oven clean is very important because the burnt, baked-on food can release carcinogens as it continues to burn. Off-the-shelf oven cleaners contain a lot of toxins and if it comes in contact with your skin, you could suffer, … Continue reading Homemade Oven Cleaner

Nutrition

Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

August 2, 2020 -

Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds sweet potatoes ¼ cup coconut oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or dill Directions: Preheat oven to 425 … Continue reading Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Exercise

10 Chair Exercises for Seniors

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 -

Getting regular exercise is a great way to help you stay fit at any age, and as you get older, it’s even more crucial to stay active. If exercise is already a part of your every-day life, that’s great, but … Continue reading 10 Chair Exercises for Seniors

Health

Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 -

The No. 1 reason to use hand sanitizer is to reduce your chances of becoming risk by transferring germs from your hands to your face, especially your mouth and nose. Without even realizing it you likely touch your face with … Continue reading Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe

Health

Coffee Grounds Uses for Skin, Hair, Cleaning and More

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 -

If you make coffee at home every morning, you may be used to chucking the coffee grounds in the garbage afterwards. Yes, they keep the scent of coffee lingering in your kitchen for hours or days, but research published in … Continue reading Coffee Grounds Uses for Skin, Hair, Cleaning and More

Beauty

Coconut Oil for Skin: 23 Uses and DIYs

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 -

Coconut oil can be thought of as the do-everything oil with next-to-zero downside. Use it in your food, on your hair, skin, nails — you name it! It’s no wonder that many beauty care products on the market today are … Continue reading Coconut Oil for Skin: 23 Uses and DIYs

Health

Guar Gum: Healthy or Unhealthy Food Additive?

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 -

Guar gum beans which have uses spanning several industries are grown all over the world for food, household and industrial/manufacturing applications. Today it’s estimated that food-industry applications account for the vast majority (more than 70 percent) of the world’s supply … Continue reading Guar Gum: Healthy or Unhealthy Food Additive?

Beauty

Grapeseed Oil for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 -

Did you know that many of the same oils you cook with can also be applied to your skin, such as to help heal dryness, sun damage and clogged pores? Grapeseed oil is one such oil. Why is grapeseed oil … Continue reading Grapeseed Oil for Skin: Benefits and How to Use

Beauty

Homemade Probiotic Toothpaste

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 -

Most of us were raised to believe that tooth decay and cavities were pretty much our fault because we had eaten too much candy and hadn’t brushed our teeth well enough. Plus, they were irreversible. Wrong (mostly)! More and more … Continue reading Homemade Probiotic Toothpaste

Beauty

Hemp Seed Oil Benefits for Skin and Acne

October 16, 2019 -

When my skin started freaking out after I went off of birth control (yep, that’s a potential side effect), I was desperate for a solution. My … Continue reading Hemp Seed Oil Benefits for Skin and Acne

Health

Essential Oils for Cough: Top 7 Oils to Help You Find Relief

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 -

Along with the common cold, the flu and other respiratory conditions typically comes a cough that keeps you up at night and limits your ability to breathe with ease. Although so many people suffer from a cough every year, many … Continue reading Essential Oils for Cough: Top 7 Oils to Help You Find Relief

Lifestyle

Castile Soap for the Home & Body (13 Uses)

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 -

Longing for a soap that you can trust is made with pure, all-natural, chemical-free ingredients? Castile soap should be at the top of the list. This variety of soap represents one of the best natural and biodegradable soaps that can … Continue reading Castile Soap for the Home & Body (13 Uses)

Beauty

Hair Thickener with Rosemary, Cedarwood & Sage

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 -

Everyone wants beautiful hair, whether a man or woman; however, hair loss is common in both genders, which causes the hair to become thin and look unattractive. Learning how to thicken hair naturally and finding the right hair thickener could make … Continue reading Hair Thickener with Rosemary, Cedarwood & Sage

Health

The Best Bug Sprays to Use This Summer – Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin, Permethrin, DEET

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019 -

If bugs aren’t annoying enough this summer, trying to figure out which bug spray to use only adds to the irritation. Until now. Bug sprays that work contain one of three ingredients: oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin, or DEET. Another … Continue reading The Best Bug Sprays to Use This Summer – Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin, Permethrin, DEET

Nutrition

Best Greek Sushi Recipe – How to Make Greek Sushi

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 -

Ingredients 1 large cucumber 1/3 c.hummus 1/4 c.crumbled feta 1/4 c.chopped kalamata olives 1/4 c.chopped cherry tomatoes Small sprigs fresh dill Lemon wedges (optional) Directions Using a vegetable peeler, slice cucumber into thin flat strips. Lay slices down on paper towels … Continue reading Best Greek Sushi Recipe – How to Make Greek Sushi

Beauty

The Best Essential Oils for Anxiety

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 -

You may have seen headlines in the news about how the scent of lavender can help calm anxiety. The news isn’t totally surprising, considering that essential oils and aromatherapy have been used by alternative medicine practitioners for hundreds of years to … Continue reading The Best Essential Oils for Anxiety

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Best DIY Face Masks For Glowing Skin – Homemade Face Masks

February 17, 2018 -

Keeping up with the all the fun face masks out there is harder than keeping up with the Kardashians. How do you try them all (and get all their glow-inducing benefits) without going totally broke? Enter DIY face masks. Tweak … Continue reading Best DIY Face Masks For Glowing Skin – Homemade Face Masks

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Setting Powder: Make Your Own DIY Face Powder

January 16, 2018 -

If you wear makeup, you may want to consider using a setting powder. A setting powder gives your makeup a smooth finish by helping to lock foundation into place while reducing cracks that can come across as wrinkles. However, you … Continue reading Setting Powder: Make Your Own DIY Face Powder

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DIY Beauty Kits You’ll Love

November 1, 2017 -

With all these powders and schmears and drips, the counter above may look like a scene out of some hotly anticipated Breaking Bad reunion. Continue reading DIY Beauty Kits You’ll Love

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The Hair Removal Device That Made De-Fuzzing My Face Easier

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 -

Oh, the joys of unwanted facial hair. Growing up with dark, curly hair means that facial hair removal has been a part of my vocabulary and beauty routine for as long as I can remember. I still have flashbacks to … Continue reading The Hair Removal Device That Made De-Fuzzing My Face Easier

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DIY Nail Polish Remover with Grapefruit, Orange & Lemon Oils

August 19, 2017 -

Wearing nail polish can be a great way to maintain good-looking toenails and fingernails. Continue reading DIY Nail Polish Remover with Grapefruit, Orange & Lemon Oils

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Mineral-Based Lavender Homemade Mascara

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 -

Long, luscious eyelashes have long been sought-after, and products to help create that look have been developed for decades. Mascara is one of those products loved … Continue reading Mineral-Based Lavender Homemade Mascara

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