Essential Oils
Spending time with my mom (and eagerly anticipating spring and summer adventures)
March 21, 2016
As the days slowly lengthen and winter's magic wanes (early winter is magical but the magic doesn't last forever) I am itching for a change.
(the ultimate) Healthy Homemaker Series ~ herbs and essential oils
November 8, 2013
I am slowly building a stash of high grade essential oils that are replacing my previous use of herbal concoctions. As my stash of essential oils grows I reach for them more and more to take care of my family's health.
Pepper & Spice Muscle Rub Recipe Inspiration
December 28, 2010
Another present under the tree for family this year. To make this muscle rub I used the method described in the post How to Make an Herbal Salve. This year I made some improvements to the recipe, most notably the addition of organic, Maine grown peppers and essential oils. Chosen ...
Herbal Insect Bite Relief
July 26, 2010
My herbal knowledge, whatever little I have, is mostly in plants for the skin. You probably already know about comfrey and plantain and this is a simple recipe using those herbs to make a poultice or paste to relieve itchy insect bites.
Summer Skin Care & Homemade Deodorant Recipe
July 10, 2010
My first batch of homemade deodorant was based on a popular web recipe; this time around I made a few more modifications, enough to call it my own.
Making homemade toothpaste
March 5, 2010
After writing that I was almost out of toothpaste and was going to have to start making my own very soon I found just one more tube of Tom's in the cupboard. Then my parents visited last week and stole it when they left. Actually they didn't steal it, they ...
