Natural Health

Grow Crystals: A Great Summer Project for Kids

Growing crystals is a fun learning experience, for kids and adults. Learn how to grow crystals that are large, small, in different colors and shapes, and even in geode formations!

Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent

This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Use the recipes as they are or tweak to your liking and begin applying your bug spray with confidence. You’ll never buy commercial sprays again!

Learning How to Make Confetti is Simple and Fun!

Before learning how to make confetti at home I used to buy it from a craft store. Making the party favor myself is a fun, simple, and economical skill.

Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils

Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!

Natural Herbal Hair Dyes You Can Make At Home

Homemade hair dye is easier than you think. If you’re looking to ditch chemical salon solutions to do it yourself naturally, this is the article for you!

12 Ways To Lighten & Highlight Your Hair Naturally

Learn how to lighten hair naturally (and add highlights naturally) at home. We already wrote about coloring hair naturally and figured you would also enjoy an article on lightening your hair naturally! Here are 12 natural ways to do it yourself at home.

25 Natural Ways to Deal With Poison Ivy Rash

Poison ivy treatment can be tricky because everyone reacts to poison ivy, oak, and sumac differently. Because of that, this list gives you a variety of options to try.

Get Rid of House Ants and Carpenter Ants Naturally

We know how to get rid of ants naturally because we’ve been doing it now for years! We’ll show you how to make and use homemade ant bait, diatomaceous earth, and more.

Learn to Treat Springtime Nasal Allergies Naturally

I have nasal Spring allergies to a lot of what happens this time of year. The good news is, there are many ways to get relief from nasal Spring allergies. Here are a few of them!

Natural Treatments for Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)

I met a man who suffers from constant ringing in the ears (tinnitus). It interferes with his sleep and daily activity. He was seeking a natural treatment for tinnitus and I was able to give him a few helpful suggestions.

Energizing Mocha Latte Aromatherapy Roller Bottle Blend

I love the smell of coffee, but I can’t drink it all day. So I made this energizing aromatherapy roller bottle blend with coffee essential oil. It smells warm & energizing, just like fresh brewed coffee.

Grow Microgreens: A Treat for Frustrated Gardeners

Growing microgreens is a great way to have fresh greens during winter. But don’t limit them to cold weather, they’re delicious and nutritious all year long!

Is Sugar Vegan? Yes. Well, These Brands of Sugar Are.

Is sugar vegan? The answer may surprise you. The short answer is, some types/brands of sugar are vegan. Learn why all sugar is not vegan, and learn which brands of sugar are vegan.

A DIY Comfrey Salve Recipe for Sunburns and More

Learn to make this DIY comfrey salve with chamomile. It is great for sunburn, windburn, chapped skin, minor burns, irritation, bumps and bruises, and even makes for a good general moisturizer.

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) in Cooking and Medicine

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) contains volatile oils that lend the flavor we love when cooking. Medicinally it is used as a digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, along with several other applications.

How To Make Witch Hazel & Witch Hazel Facial Toner

Learn how to make DIY witch hazel and and amazing DIY witch hazel facial toner! Witch Hazel cleanses skin of germs and bacteria, soothes inflammation, and is a great astringent.

Enjoy the Benefits of Oatmeal Baths w/o All The Mess

Do you use an oatmeal bath in your house? An oatmeal bath will help with things like diaper rash, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, and even body beautification. Learn our trick for taking these soothing baths without all the mess!

Two Homemade Glass Top Stove Cleaners That Work!

I recently bought a glass top stove, and because this type of cooktop was new to me, I had to learn how to treat and how to clean glass stove top properly. Included are two homemade, natural recipes for cleaning your glass top stove.