My husband likes to do this as a family tradition. We are both from the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. I was curious, why did our families cook cabbage on New Year’s. I don’t know why I had never questioned this before. What does this tradition signify? According to Appalachian Magazine, this tradition of fried …
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Is your garden eaten up with bugs? Are you looking for some homemade garden insect control recipes? You no longer need a green thumb to protect your garden from common pests… all you need are some essential oils, castile soap and water! Mix up 32 oz water, 1 tsp castile soap and a few …
DIY Stevia Liquid Sweetener Stevia is pretty amazing and an easy plant to grow. The leaves are 150 times sweeter than sugar. Such a handy plant to have around. Stevia has no calories and few carbohydrates so it’s an attractive substitute to sugar. My favorite way to use this plant is this simple homemade stevia …
Are you looking for a natural foot mask recipe? I’ve been working in my garden this week. Some plants are starting to grow but it’s hard on the back, hands and feet. Especially as we age. I love my deep blue rub for muscle aches and this gardener’s hand cream recipe. Today, I thought I’d share …
An easy to make gardener’s hand soap! Keeping your hands as nourished as your plants is an important aspect to keep in mind while gardening. We have just the hand soap recipe to get your hands clean and moisturized after a morning in the dirt. GARDENER’S HAND SOAP ½ cup white sugar ½ cup castile …
Are you looking for a natural tick repellent recipe? Do you have a dog that spends a lot of time outdoors? Warmer weather means many pet owners will be spending extra time outside with their four-legged friends. But that extra time playing outdoors or walking in the woods can mean more exposure to fleas and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Try this easy, homemade orange zest body scrub recipe. This will scrub off the dead skin cells and leave your skin soft and nourished. Homemade Orange Zest Body Scrub Ingredients: 4 oz jar 2 oz fractionated coconute oil, grapeseed oil or almond oil 5-6 tbsp Epsom salts 15 drops orange essential oil 1 tsp orange …