Turmeric is a kitchen staple . . . In India and is found in just about every dish there. It is less common in the West and is often called the poor man’s saffron because of its deep yellow hue and because it is often added as a filler in saffron sold in the US. Turmeric is what ... Continue Reading
DIY Beauty
Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
I know DEET is the active ingredient in bug repellent that has been proven to work the best, however, DEET is not my favorite thing to put on my body or my daughter's body on a regular basis. So unless I am camping, I choose to make my own non-toxic bug repellent. Since I have ... Continue Reading
Whipped Peppermint Tallow Body Butter
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body and it readily absorbs many of the things it comes in contact with whether bad or good? This is why some drugs can be administered via a patch! It takes a mere 26 seconds for your skin to absorb an applied ... Continue Reading
Homemade Disinfectant Spray
Today I have a guest post from April Pointer, who blogs at Oily Wisdom, a site dedicated to essential oils. April is a wife and homeschool mom to boys and she is passionate about health and science. While I am not particularly afraid of germs and feel we should all build up our ... Continue Reading
Homemade Sunscreen Lotion Bars
Make your own non-toxic homemade sunscreen lotion bars with this easy homemade sunscreen lotion bar recipe. Popular lotions and products contain unhealthy ingredients which we can easily avoid by making our own. Why a Non-toxic Homemade Bar? If you didn't already know, ... Continue Reading
