Baking soda and vinegar. Natures natural, non-toxic cleaners. I am still amazed by how well these two things together clean and deodorize. Plus they’re cheaper than commercial toxic cleaning options on the market! When we had a funky odor that didn’t seem to want to go away in the linen closet in the new apartment we just moved into, we put a small dish of baking soda in the closet.…
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DIY Natural Peppermint Foot Cream Recipe
I sold an all natural foot cream down on the Roanoke City Market for years. It was highly popular year round, but I could only sell it during late fall to early spring because it would melt during the summer while I was vending outside. Since I have decided to no longer produce this product despite its popularity, I figured I would pass the recipe on to my faithful readers.…
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Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipes and Other Ways to Deter Biting Insects
I was outside listening to my boyfriend play the guitar on Sunday and kept getting bitten. It was enough remind me that it’s mosquito season even though I’m not outdoors that often anymore. So I thought it fitting to share a natural bug repellent recipe that I found on Wellness Mama blog. (photo credit: Good 4 You Herbals) There are a handful of widely recognized essential oils that possess properties that…
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DIY Aloe Vera Soap Balls: An Easy Hand Milled Soap Recipe
These DIY aloe vera soap balls are scented with essential oils and include skin soothing aloe vera gel, rosewater & evening primrose oil for dry skin relief. If you love the look of traditional New England soap balls, then you must try this soap crafting project for making DIY aloe vera soap balls. An easy hand milled soap recipe, these homemade soaps are made using a rebatch soap base so…
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Flower Water Recipes for a Natural Fragrance for Your Home & Body
These simple, natural flower water recipes are a wonderful way to freshen your home and linens. They can also be used as natural perfumes for your body. Natural Flower Water Recipes Made using a combination of natural flowers, herbs and essential oils, these healthy homemaking recipes are perfect for room sprays to freshen laundry, linens and the air. Or try your favorite flowers to craft a custom scented floral perfume.…
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Kick the stink! Handmade Natural Deodorant Recipes for a Sniff Worthy You.
Kick the stink with your own natural deodorant bars. Here are a few recipes you can try. You can purchase ingredients for these projects at Mountain Rose Herbs. Natural Deodorant Stick Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa butter 1 cup coconut oil 2 tbsp thyme 2 tbsp rosemary 9 oz. beeswax 1 Tbsp tea tree oil 2 tbsp lavender essential oil 2 tbsp castor oil 1 cup baking soda, sifted Instructions: Infuse…