Have you ever tried roasting pumpkin seeds? Roasting pumpkin seeds are super yummy and super simple to make. This is a fall tradition in my home. Here’s our family’s favorite ways to roast them. We’ve tried variations but always return to this recipe. Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Toss seeds …
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So what exactly is an aroma inhaler and why use it? An aromatherapy inhaler is a great way to take essential oils with you on the go. You can’t take a diffuser everywhere but an inhaler fits in your pocket. It’s also a great way to use essential oils at the office, school or closed …
Solid coconut oil salves will melt in warm weather. This easy to make roller bottle salve recipe travels well and you don’t have to keep them cool. 5 Benefits of Roller Bottle Salve Recipe All the benefits of carrier oils like coconut and jojoba that will nourish your skin. Protects your skin from any sensitivity …
What kind of homeschool mom challenges do we face? As I sit here thinking about another school year, I don’t feel my usual excitement as a homeschool mom. As a veteran homeschooler, I know the challenges I will face this year. I no longer have the rose colored glasses on, thinking my days …
Clove essential oil for toothaches works great! Clove is used in many dentist practices. Clove essential oil benefits are incredible and an inexpensive way to soothe toothaches. Cloves contain eugenol, a chemical compound widely used in analgesic and local anesthetic. In 2006, a study concluded that clove possess the potential to replace benzocaine, a topical …
Do you want a healthy hand sanitizer that effectively cleans and boosts your immune at the same time? Try this healthy hand sanitizer recipe. I’m not a big fan of commercial hand sanitizers because of the drying alcohol, triclosan and antibacterial agents that contribute to resistant strains of bacteria. Read more about the dangers of …
Do you suffer with oily, acne prone skin? Check out bergamot essential oil benefits! Bergamot Essential Oil is made from the Bergamot Orange tree. Bergamot is a cross between an orange and grapefruit. Bergamot oil is widely used in the perfume industry. It is a distinct flavor in Earl Grey Tea. But there’s more to …
Enjoy the nectar of a honeysuckle with this honeysuckle tea recipe! My family was outside enjoying the sunshine when we spotted some honeysuckle vines growing on the edge of the wood line. I decided to show them how to eat the nectar of a honeysuckle. My 4 year old loved it. I started thinking about …
What do you think? Can homesteaders travel or are we tied to our farms? My husband and I love to travel. So that’s a discussion for us anytime we add an animal or projects to the homestead. Is this going to keep us from traveling? That was a big concern for me when I bought …
It’s been on my heart lately to post about giving the body what it needs to help it heal itself. Let’s take a look at the world around us and what it has to offer for our health. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. God wants us to care for our bodies …