Have you seen the new trend? How to deep mulch the garden with hay? Or maybe, it’s just new to me. Yes, I thought it was silly at first too. My husband thought I was crazy to even try to deep mulch especially with hay. He kept telling me the hay would seed and make the …
Are you looking for an easy scented DIY Glitter Slime recipe? Who remembers playing with slime as a child? I do! I do! It’s gooey, it’s colorful, and it’s kind of addicting! The best part about this Scented DIY Glitter Slime tutorial is that it’s scented. Think orange, lavender, peppermint, lemon, spearmint, grapefruit and more. …
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 …
Human Body Kids Version is a guide to some of the best free online resources to help us teach our kids about the human body. Below are some of our favorites. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_F5UwtdPOc[/embedyt] kidshealth.org is a great resource on the human body. This site contains games, activities, videos, quizzes and more. Below is an example …
Oh man! The ticks are horrible this year. Have you been fighting with ticks like we have? We spent the weekend fencing in 10 acres for our cattle and had to do everything we could to avoid ticks. If not, it was nothing to have a dozen or more ticks on us. The problem in my …
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 ready to start an organic garden? One thing that goes hand in hand with spring is gardening. I’m getting excited to get started with my daughters. We bought the seeds.Not only is it satisfying to see the plants growing, but gardening is also super beneficial for your health as it helps reduce stress, …
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 …