Some days call for a simple sewing project that brings delight and comfort to our everyday. Keep reading for all of the steps and free patterns to make a plushie comfort cat. This project creates one 4″ tall stuffed cat for decoration, gifting, or just for fun! This article contains affiliate links. When you click…
Borage flowers (borago officinalis), with their vibrant blue star-shaped blooms, aren’t just beautiful additions to your garden; they can also be used to create a flower essence that promotes optimism and courage. Flower essences are liquid extracts that capture the energetic imprint of a flower. Believed to work on a subtle level, they can be…
The fragrant herb rosemary isn’t just a culinary delight; it’s a hidden gem in natural hair care. Traced back to ancient Rome, rosemary water has long promoted healthy, luxurious hair. Modern research suggests its potential to stimulate the scalp, potentially encouraging hair growth, while its invigorating aroma can elevate your self-care experience. The best part?…
Summer’s vibrant herbs aren’t just for culinary delights! They can also be transformed into refreshing and gentle floral waters, aromatic water, or, in the herbalist world, herbal hydrosols, perfect for pampering your skin and promoting overall well-being. But what exactly are hydrosols, and how do they differ from other herbal remedies? Keep reading to learn…
Are you looking for a way to add a personal touch to your homegrown gifts from the garden? Look no further than these free printable “From the Garden of” gift tags! These tags are perfect for accompanying a variety of homemade gifts, such as bouquets of flowers or gift baskets featuring items from the garden,…
If you don’t already love rose petals and rose hips, you’re about to fall head over heels when you make Rose Petal and Rose Hip Infused Honey. Autumn is the season to harvest rose hips from rose bushes. Letting our roses form rose hips (Rosa Canina L.) has been so much fun over the years….
How to make a Natural Herbal Face Steam for overcoming anxiety and finding calm. Pamper yourself and bid farewell to dry skin with a nourishing facial steam featuring a bouquet of floral botanicals and herbs! Facial steaming is a relaxing way to revitalize and deeply cleanse the skin. It’s a safe and easy way to…
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…
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…
Rosemary is a powerful, easy-to-grow herb packed with antioxidants and is also known for protecting from free radicals. There are dozens of ways to experience the benefits of rosemary, including using it for cooking, cleaning, and even as a natural insect repellant. Benefits of Rosemary Rosemary is a fragrant, beautiful herb with dozens of uses…