July 2015

Tasty Homemade Garden Veggie Pasta Sauce Recipe

A delicious pasta sauce recipe, wonderful for spaghetti but also great on eggplant parmesan and homemade ravioli! Use it immediately or stash it away for winter.

Six Herbal Plants for Natural Help with Minor Anxiety

These 6 natural remedies for anxiety can calm and ease minor anxiety and are worth trying before turning to pharmaceuticals if your condition is more serious.

DIY Concealer: A Homemade Concealer Powder Foundation For Oily Skin

This homemade DIY concealer is a foundation powder for oily skin that conceals blemishes naturally, without all the harsh chemicals.

Health Benefits and Nutrition of Figs & a Fig Recipe

An article all about figs so we can better understand fig recipes, fig nutrition and the health benefits of figs. We should eat more figs and can even grow our own!

Treat Hives Naturally With This DIY Healing Rub

Use this hives treatment rub on hives, bug bites, burns, and any other skin irritation; it’s a wonderful natural alternative to commercial cortisone creams.

Purslane is A Delicious and Nutritious Plant To Try

Purslane (portulaca oleracea), considered a weed to some, is quite edible. It’s delicious AND high in vitamins A, B, C, and surprisingly omega-3 fatty acids!

Red Raspberry Season & A Raspberry Risotto Recipe

The benefits of raspberries are many. Red raspberries are delicious to eat, and their leaves are beneficial too. Enjoy this raspberry risotto recipe that uses both!

Home Remedies for Fleas (and other pests) On Pets

These home remedies for fleas and other pet pests will help you protect your beloved pets without exposing them to harmful chemicals in commercial products.

Queso Fresco: A Simple, Tasty Entry to Cheesemaking

Queso fresco is a fresh curd cheese–with minimal ingredients–that is simple to make at home. It’s the perfect beginner project for prospective cheesemakers.

The Benefits of Burdock Root and Where to Get It

Burdock root benefits are numerous and exciting, especially since you can usually harvest it for free. Learn what it’s good for and how to go about getting some.

Simple and Healthy Homemade Granola/Energy Bars

Homemade granola bars could be made of just about anything, so we give you a bunch of healthy options to choose from and also a basic recipe we use and love!

Types of Basil and a Basil Infused Vinegar Recipe

Learn how to grow basil, learn about the many different varieties, and enjoy a recipe for basil infused vinegar. Basil is at its best at the height of summer!

No-Pectin Jam Basics and a Mixed Berry Jam Recipe

This mixed strawberry jam recipe–blackberry, blueberry, and strawberry–can be made without added pectin, is simple to make, and is easy to store for future use!