Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I love ginger, I love ginger tea, I love ginger chocolates so soaking myself in Ginger really does appeal to me. triedandtrueblog.com shares this simple recipe to get you started with a love for ginger. Ginger can help kick cold symptoms to the curb with it’s natural healing powers.… Read More ...
This whipped soap recipe comes from SavyNaturalista who whipped up a batch of hardened liquid soap to create this light and fluffy whipped cream soap. For this recipe you need soap, coconut oil and glycerin. All the ingredients are easy to obtain and safe. This project would be great for tweens and teens looking at … Read More ...
According to Dr OZ a few cherries
can make a big difference. This sleeping smoothie as it is called is sweeping across the internet.
Cherries are a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, including potassium, calcium, vitamin A and folic acid. They are also well known for their antioxidant properties.
Potassium can reduce the … Read More ...
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a plastic spoon would also be just as productive. (If it actually works that is)
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This dreamy looking soap comes from Saltwaterhappy.com and it looks good enough to eat!
Check out her detailed instructions and extra images for more inspiration.
Once again I have been hit with a cold/flu thing. This time it has gone right to my throat and left me unable to shout at the kids which means they are getting away with everything.
I seem to be popping chemical tablet over and over again and really felt the need to find something … Read More ...
In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good Thing, just reposted her moisturizing lotion tutorial and she kicked it up a notch … Read More ...
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this is great for coughs or sore throats, and she offers five different flavor combinations. I’m … Read More ...
It’s that time again…unfortunately. Colds, flus and even pneumonias are going around here in the Northeastern United States, and no doubt everywhere else. Naturally Living Mama shares her tried and true chest rub recipe. She swears by it! Get all the details here.… Read More ...
If you’ve seen those ads for the Vick’s VapoRub shower disks
and wondered if they work, they do, says Sarah of Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. They clear out your sinuses while you’re showering, making colds feel better. But she also figured she could make them herself…and she did. And it’s easy. Get … Read More ...
Being a raging Anglophile, this has been a good month for me…the Jubilee with all of its ceremony and now the Olympics are coming. Ahhh, England. So in the mode, wanted to share Too Much Glitter‘s British nail art. Enjoy!… Read More ...
Love the idea of shampoo bars, but I’ve never tried to make them. Now, there’s no excuse! The Soap Queen shows us the step-by-step process (and don’t forget to read the comments, lots of good advice there too). Get all the details here.
Shampoo soap bars are very popular right now as the promote … Read More ...
Am I the only one with a fond memory of Pond’s Cold Cream? I just remember slathering it on after a sunburn, not necessarily the approved use, but still, the memory of the coolness lingers with me today. So when Jillee of One Good Thing posted her homemade cold cream recipe I was hooked. And … Read More ...
Whether you’re dealing with seasonal sniffles, a lingering tickle in your throat, or a cold that just won’t quit, these DIY homemade cough drops and lollipops are a sweet little lifesaver. Made with simple pantry ingredients and natural soothing agents, these homemade remedies are perfect for adults, kids, or anyone looking to skip the synthetic … Read More ...
“Despite all the progress that’s been made since the early 1900s, little about tampons or sanitary pads has really changed since they were first introduced almost one hundred years ago. Miacup is a modern, liberating way to deal with menstrual hygiene and one that solves many of the problems associated with traditional, antiquated methods.” … Read More ...
