This article shares the best rosemary companion plants to include in your garden and ten antagonist plants to avoid. Rosemary is a unique and woody herb that is a helpful addition to any garden. Well-known for its culinary purposes, such as added flavor for bread, biscuits, and meat rubs, rosemary is a robust natural pest…
As the temperatures drop, warm your heart and soul with ginger hot chocolate. The combination of pure cocoa and fresh ginger syrup is rich and delicious. Mix a batch of this hot cocoa and ginger syrup for a quick and easy holiday gift. Perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice. The Benefits of Ginger…
It’s taken me years to develop these seven tips to help you slow down this holiday season. It felt like it was impossible to slow down during the holidays for a long time before I had discovered these tips. There is so much that demands our attention. More gatherings, performances, rituals, routines, and special events…
You may wonder, what is the difference between slow and simple living? Aren’t they the same thing? For a long time, I thought slow living and simple livening equated to the same lifestyle. As I dug deeper into the trends, I discovered that they share a lot of commonalities while retaining a few key differences….
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Rejuvenate your skin with a tulsi and clay face mask! Making a clay mask using one of the most amazing herbs—tulsi—is simple and fun. Tulsi, also called holy basil, is anti-inflammatory and is soothing to irritated or acne-prone skin. When you pair it with French green clay and Indian red clay, you can create this…
Give your skin a stunning autumn glow with a homemade sugar scrub featuring turmeric powder and ginger essential oil. Sugar scrubs are a natural and straightforward way to add exfoliation to your skincare routine. This recipe uses a dash of turmeric powder and a few drops of ginger essential oil to give the scrub a…
Rosemary is a powerhouse herb that’s as easy to grow as it is beneficial to use. Rich in antioxidants, it’s known for helping to combat free radicals and support overall wellness. But its benefits go far beyond health—rosemary is incredibly versatile in the home. Use it to elevate everyday cooking with its bold, earthy flavor,…
Sugar scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate your skin and keep it healthy. This brown sugar and cinnamon sugar scrub is also infused with cinnamon’s healing and nourishing benefits. Treat your skin to this simple yet elegant scrub, or give it as a gift! Benefits of Cinnamon I’m sure you have met this aromatic…
Autumn is the best time to make apple butter. Fortunately, making apple butter isn’t as difficult as you might think! With the help of your instant pot and this simple no-peel recipe, you will have many jars of homemade and from-scratch apple butter for you and your family to enjoy. SELECTING AN INSTANT POT You…
Has there ever been a pair more suited to each other than watermelon and mint? Make these quick and easy watermelon and mint refresher popsicles using a fresh, whole personal watermelon and just-picked mint from the garden. They’re a perfect, simple way to stay hydrated in the warmth of summer. Benefits of Mint What better…
A home apothecary is an excellent way to help heal your body naturally. Fortunately, starting one isn’t as difficult as you might think! These apothecary basics will show you how simple it is to begin your own home apothecary for you and your family. Apothecary Basics: Why Have a Home Apothecary? A home apothecary gives…
From convenience to eco-friendliness to health benefits, there are so many wonderful reasons to use flowers to make your own yellow natural dye. We’ll look at some of the best flowers to use as well as tips for using yellow natural dye in this post. Why Make Dye from Flowers? Instead of purchasing synthetic dyes…
Loose-leaf teas are both flavorful and packed with health benefits. Here are some of my favorite combinations for delightful spring teas. Why should you use loose leaf herbs for tea? Making loose leaf tea is the practice of steeping tea leaves directly in water (or by using a tea strainer) rather than in a pre-packaged…
Switching your home over to less toxic and more natural products doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or overwhelming. I’ve put together a collection of the best natural and toxic-free DIY natural cleaning recipes. Best of all, you can make most of these recipes with just a few ingredients that you may already have at…
Making Huevos Haminados- Slow Cooked Eggs is simple and easy. The slow cooking results in a creamy and delicious egg. The tradition of adding dried onion skins, oil, and even coffee grounds can be traced to Sephardic Jewish and Eastern European cooking. Learn more about the history of this egg recipe here. I am excited…