Herb Profile: Chamomile

herb profile chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs, and one I wouldn’t be without, especially with small children. It is widely available in tea form, but can also be made into capsules or tinctures or used in cosmetic applications. Chamomile flowers are mildly sedative, making them wonderful for improving sleep quality and relaxation. I use chamomile in [...]

9 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child’s Health

nine easy ways to boost your child's health

As parents we know how tough it is when little ones are suffering from illness or discomfort (or when they don’t sleep well!!). Fortunately, there are some (rather unexpected) things you can do to boost your child’s health (and they are easy to do!). 1. Throw Some Salt in the Tub Due to depleted soil [...]

How to Make Lotion Bars

how to make homemade lotion bars recipe

I’ve finally reached a point where I make all of our toiletry products by hand. I’ve saved a lot of money doing this with bulk ingredients, and I love that I’m not putting any chemicals on my family’s skin. (Finally even replaced my make-up with homemade versions and more on that coming soon!) I’ve made [...]

Natural House Cleaning and Organizing Checklist

all natural cleaning and organizing checklist

  So far, we’ve tackled cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms with all natural methods and without the use of chemicals. Next on the list: the bedrooms and general areas of the house. I included checklists for each room, including the kitchen and bathrooms, for easy reference. For the most part, these areas often require as [...]

For the ladies only…

natural feminine hygiene solutions

This is a rather delicate topic, which is why I hadn’t addressed it until now.  To all you men – you may stop reading now… see you tomorrow! I also had to consult with some friends, as I don’t have a lot of experience with natural solutions in this area, as I’ve been pregnant for [...]

Why We Cloth Diaper

why cloth diapering is healthier and cheaper how to save money cloth diapering

  I have to confess… for everything else I do that is natural and organic, I was late on getting on the cloth diapering bandwagon… and I’m kicking myself for it now. For our first two children, I used disposables and didn’t think anything of it. I thought cloth diapering was a thing that our mothers [...]

Are You Scared of Salt?

is salt healthy importance of salt

Chances are, if you follow mainstream medical advice or watch the news, you’ve seen some negative press about salt. In fact, the low-sodium industry is booming! Thank goodness that this sodium reduction, along with a low-fat diet and eating more whole grains has so greatly increased the health of Americans over the last few decades… [...]