DIY Natural Blog

Can You Make Soap Without Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)?

Lye (sodium hydroxide) is a necessary component of soap making. Let’s learn what it is, how it’s made, its caustic properties, and how its used to make soap.

Is Loose Leaf Tea Superior to Tea from Tea Bags?

I choose to buy loose leaf teas for the same reason I insist on selling them to my patrons–it’s a superior way to harvest flavor and benefits from the plants.

Three Simple and Healthy Homemade Soup Recipes

Simple, homemade, healthy soup recipes that are delicious and easy to adapt to fit personal food preferences. I love having these soup recipes in my rotation!

Simple, Natural, Home Remedies for Sinus Headache

Home remedies for sinus headache can be a life saver, especially if you get the headaches often! Drop over-the-counter solutions for natural remedies that work!

Natural Sugar Substitutes: Which are Really Healthy?

What are the best natural sugar substitutes? Organic cane sugar or sucanat can be used sparingly. Other alternatives are stevia, maple syrup, honey, and others.

Keepin’ Cozy: Staying Warm in Cold Winter Weather

Learning how to stay warm in cold weather isn’t always easy. Getting out of bed is brutal, and getting out of the shower requires an iron will. You can use these tips to stay cozy and warm, even in freezing temps!

How to Set Up a Simple DIY Hydroponics System

DIY hydroponics allow for simple, inexpensive gardening systems that work even when temperatures are below freezing. Don’t let the cold stop you from growing food!

Natural Detox For Lasting Health and Weight Loss

Learn how to detox this New Year to help fulfill your resolutions of weight loss and improved health. Quick solutions don’t work–slow and steady methods do!

Resolutions For a More Healthy & Natural New Year

Ideas for New Years resolutions to help you live a healthier lifestyle. These simple ideas will help you live a healthier, more natural and sustainable 2015!

Learn How To Stay Hydrated, Even In The Winter

Let’s learn how to stay hydrated, even in the winter. Because in the winter, dehydration is very common but we’re less aware of it than we are in the heat of the summer.

Herbs for Memory: Rosemary Sage Ginkgo & Others!

Herbs for memory are not new, they were often utilized for their memory increasing capacity. Some are common to us today and others may come as a surprise!

Natural Relaxation Techniques To Bring You Relief

These natural relaxation techniques will help you wind down from the holidays, or from whatever has you wound up. They’re simple, inexpensive, and easy to employ!

Homemade Moisturizer For Natural Hand Repair

I make homemade moisturizer because commercial products contain petroleum byproducts that dry the skin and I need a natural product that moisturizes better.

Making Flavored Extracts at Home is Simple and Easy

You’ll be happy to know that making homemade extracts–like peppermint extract, stevia extract, and ANY extract–is really simple and inexpensive to do!

Natural Holiday Decorating Ideas For The Entire Year

I’m a big fan of homemade Christmas decorations, especially if they can be used year around! We have narrowed it down to this list of ideas that do just that!

How to Make a DIY Terrarium: They Make Great Gifts

There are many reasons to learn how to make a terrarium! They make great gifts, they’re pretty, easily personalized, and–did I mention–easy to take care of?!

Health Info on Prickly Pear and A Few Yummy Recipes

Recipe for Prickly pear juice and prickly pear syrup along with some fun and useful health facts about the fruit. You will also be surprised at its hardiness!

The Health Benefits of Walnuts, Almonds & Pistachios

The health benefits of nuts are touted everywhere, but what about healthy nuts for the holidays? Here are 3 of my favorites, and a cinnamon walnut recipe!