One of the first DIY natural makeup products I ever made was a DIY Cacao Face powder from simple ingredients found in my kitchen. At the time, I had such sensitive skin that I couldn’t use store-bought makeup powders without risking painful breakouts or skin irritation lasting for weeks. Once I discovered how easy it…
Create a neutral and cute paper heart garland from pages of vintage books. The best part about this easy and simple craft is that it comes together quickly and is a great way to reuse old books! Use your heart garland for Valentine’s day decorations, baby shower decor, anniversary decorations, or as a fun way…
One of our favorite ways to support our feathered friends in the winter months is by making homemade birdseed ornaments. They are so fun to make and are a great project to put together with the help of kids of all ages. You can easily make it a family event! A wide variety of birds…
Grow a beautiful garden this year, and keep track of everything that helps to make a garden thrive. Whether you’re an experienced or a beginner gardener, you will find everything you need among these pages to imagine, plan, and tend the garden of your dreams with our new garden planner! A Garden Planner As Time…
Fermented preserved lemons were one of the first fermentation projects I ever tried. Our lemon tree had gifted an abundance of fresh Meyer lemons, and the process seemed simple. I am always game for an easy recipe, and one that only included lemons and salt seemed like a no-fail way to try the fermentation process. …
Try making the best hibiscus tea freezer jelly recipe and have delicious tangy jelly all season long. Capture the zest and tang of hibiscus flowers in this easy-to-make freezer jelly. It’s such a simple recipe to whip up to give as gifts or stock in your freezer to enjoy in the depths of winter. The…
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…
As the days grow shorter and the cold season sets in, naturally support your immune system with the power of elderberries and citrus juice. Non-alcoholic Elderberry and Citrus Immune Support Spritzer is easy to make and a tasty way to consume your daily antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, this recipe is perfect for adults…
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…