I use tea tree oil in my homemade bathroom cleaner recipe for its natural antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. This formula works great for cleaning the toilet, sink, counters, and tub. Although my tub sometimes needs more scrubbing, I still use this cleaner for a light mid-week wipe down. Ingredients You only need four simple, inexpensive … Read more
Since I started using this homemade herbal shampoo, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my hair growth, softness, and shine. I use this shampoo as the first step in my natural hair care routine – followed by an apple cider vinegar rinse and an application of rosemary essential oil. You only need four simple, natural … Read more
My husband suffers from migraines. Since I’ve started practicing herbalism, I’ve been experimenting with various herbal teas to treat his headaches. By drinking herbal teas, you’re receiving the healing benefits of the herbs, but you’re also hydrating your body. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of headaches. By consuming a nourishing herbal infusion, … Read more
I love making my own homemade dish soap. It’s super easy and you only need a few simple ingredients. I use castile soap as a base, which is gentle on your skin. The addition of citrus essential oil means this formula cuts through grease easily. It also smells really nice! You can customize the recipe … Read more
How you store your dried herbs is incredibly important. If stored incorrectly, they quickly lose potency – which makes them less effective (or useless) in medicinal preparations. In this post, I’ll share my advice for storing dried herbs in Mason jars. Herb Storage Guidelines No matter how you store your herbs, follow these basic guidelines … Read more
This natural lemon kitchen cleaner is easy to make and very effective at cutting grease and grime in your kitchen. It works beautifully on surfaces like counters, stove tops, refrigerators, and even table tops – anywhere you would use a cleaning spray. This recipe does contain vinegar, but it still smells fantastic thanks to the … Read more
Apple cider vinegar softens hair, helps relieve itching and flaking, balances the scalp’s pH level, and leaves your hair shiny and beautiful. In this post, I’ll show you how to make an herbal apple cider vinegar hair rinse – and I think you’ll be surprised by how easy it is! You only need four simple, … Read more
I finally took some pictures, and you can really tell a difference. I’m down 62.4 pounds (28.3 kg) so far from my highest weight of 232.8 pounds (105.6 kg). My weight as of January 1 was 170.4 (77.3kg). I lost 1.6 pounds since my last weigh-in two weeks ago. That includes Christmas week, so I’m … Read more
Melt and pour soap is the easiest way to get into soap making. The soap “base” is already made for you. Simply melt it down, add your fragrance, color, herbs, and any other additives, and then pour into molds. It’s that simple! In this post, I’ll give you some guidelines to follow to make your … Read more
I typically eat a carnivore diet, but I wanted to make some kind of dessert so I didn’t have to feel so left out this year. I found a version of this recipe in the 2002 version of 500 Low Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender. (I highly recommend this book if you’re on a low … Read more