Betsy Jabs

White Vinegar for Cleaning and So Much More

White vinegar for cleaning is an old standby that just plain works; but what else is it good for? Here are 10 ways to use this powerhouse around the house.

Eating Root Vegetables

What are root vegetables, what benefits do they have, and how to cook them. All great questions. Study up on them here, get to know them, and eat them often!

Homeopathy and My Visit To A Naturopathic Doctor

After years of conventional medicine failing to heal me I am trying homeopathy via a naturopathic doctor to facilitate my body’s ability to heal itself.

Know Your Food and Eat Local

A growing movement to know your food and eat local is spreading across our country. Dissect your meal and ask yourself where it came from and who grew it.

Healthy Sweet Tea Recipe

Living in the south turned us into sweet tea drinkers so we asked around and came up with a healthy and delicious sweet tea recipe for y’all to enjoy.

How to Have a DIY Valentine’s Day

A fun DIY Vanlentine’s Day can reduce post-holiday guilt from overspending, overeating, or allowing the holiday to pass without making fun memories.

What Really Makes an Egg Good and Healthy?

There’s more to “good eggs” than you may think. We cut through all the popular marketing terms and help you better understand what makes an egg good and healthy.

DIY Packing and Moving

Save money and take better care of your possessions with do it yourself moving (and packing). Follow these tips for a money saving and successful move.

Natural Home Remedies For Heartburn

Searching for natural home remedies for heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD can be a daunting bout of trial and error, but be patient. These cures work for me!

Finding Time to DIY Healthy Food

Make time for food again! Doing things yourself in the kitchen helps you regain control over your family’s health while actually saving time and money!

Eating At Home Through The Winter

Knowing how and what foods to eat through the winter will help you save money and keep those New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight and eat healthier.

Homemade Blackhead Removal Pore Strips

Before paying an arm and a leg for commercial pore strips, try this homemade gelatin pore strip recipe and blackhead tape to remove blackheads and save money.

Are Microwaves Safe and Are There Alternatives?

Are microwaves safe? The truth is, the experts aren’t sure, and that’s enough uncertainty to motivated us to find and use alternatives for heating our food.

5 Healthy and Natural Ways to Lose Weight

Use these 5 natural and healthy ways to lose weight so you can get back in shape and feel great. Make the process fun and involve the whole family!

Homemade Holiday Gift Baskets

Homemade holiday gift baskets make amazing gifts for friends and loved ones. Use these awesome ideas and recipes to make your baskets a holiday winner!

Homemade Gifts for Kids

Ditch the plastic pre-made gifts from China, embrace your creativity, and wow your kids with these 10 awesome homemade gifts for kids they will love!

A Bath Bomb Recipe for Fun Bath Time Fizzies

Make these natural bath bombs to use at home and also give away as gifts. They’re simple to make and are a fun and educational project to do with kids.

Simple & Fun DIY Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

This holiday season you should make these great smelling homemade cinnamon applesauce ornaments to decorate your tree, your home, your gifts, and more!