This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure agreement for details. Are you tired of battling stubborn toilet bowl grime with harsh chemical cleaners that never seem to get the job done fully? Say goodbye to those ineffective products and hello to a natural and effective solution: DIY toilet bowl cleaning bombs. In this article, we…
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure agreement for details. Looking for a quick and easy way to gift your favorite tea? Look no further! These adorable tea envelopes are the perfect solution. Simply print them out, wrap your favorite tea bag, and you’re ready to gift. Featuring charming teapots and roses, these envelopes come…
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of tulsi with this easy and calming tulsi and sweet rose tea bath bombs. Paired with rose absolute and dried rose petals for extra relaxation, these bath bombs are a simple, obtainable luxury. Plus, they’re made with ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores. Benefits of Tulsi Tulsi,…
Dry, chapped lips are a struggle, especially during harsh weather conditions. While store-bought lip products like lip balms and lip glosses offer temporary relief, creating your DIY lip oil allows you to customize ingredients and ensure deep hydration for long-lasting results. This recipe focuses on two powerful carrier oils, castor oil and sweet almond oil, to create a deeply nourishing…
Remember that post-holiday letdown, the empty space where your Christmas tree used to be? Let’s ditch the melancholy and embrace the magic of Valentine’s Day! Your beloved tree deserves a romantic transformation, and you deserve a cozy haven to celebrate love. So, hold onto those festive vibes! Yes, I’m talking about a Valentine’s tree decked out in…
Five years ago, I made my first-ever Lilac Cordial. I read about the recipe in an old Victorian cookbook ( a wildly fun find at a flea market). At that time, we had just relocated our family back to the foothills of California to be close to the trees, soil, and bedrock I knew in…
Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re still wondering what to gift to the special mother figure in your life, don’t sweat it; we’ve got you covered. This year, we are gifting our mothers beautiful bouquets of tulips. We’ve arranged the tulips into thrifted vases and adorned them with our new free printable Mother’s…
Spring is here, and a great way to celebrate the season is by making lilac flower-infused honey. Yes, lilacs are edible flowers (Syringa vulgaris) and safe for humans to consume, as they are part of the olive family Oleaceae. Infusing spring blossoms into honey captures their aroma and preserves their compelling sweetness long after the…
Springtime means an abundance of eggs here on the farm. One way we enjoy having fun with eggs is when we make Huevos Hamanidos, or slow-cooked eggs. I hope you will explore that simple and delicious recipe that puts leftover onion skins to use, creating onion flavor-infused eggs that are tasty and gorgeous. However, our…
Seasonal changes bring temperature fluctuations, which can negatively affect our hair health. Using heat tools too often, over-washing, and indoor heating can damage, create excess frizz, fade colored hair, or cause dry hair or dry scalp irritation. Fortunately, you don’t need to run out and buy another beauty product or pay for an expensive hair…
Summer flowers are meant to be shared, so don’t let not having the right vase deter you from spreading joy! With a little creativity and simple supplies from your recycling bin, you can craft a rustic country vase in less than five minutes. Then, simply add your favorite cut flowers from your garden for a…
Spring has arrived and it’s time to keep an eye out for all the beautiful flowers to forage, including the common dandelion! Dandelions (taraxacum officinale) have yellow flower petals that are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Although the whole plant can be consumed, this dandelion jelly recipe uses just the dandelion flower heads. Sarah Barron…
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…
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…