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 …
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 …
Essential oils are a great option to pure, non-toxic perfume! Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit perfume will calm and uplift your spirits. My oldest daughter loves the smell of grapefruit essential oil. After researching the ingredients in store bought perfumes, I was glad to buy some essential oils so she can make non-toxic perfume. Most …
Would you like a natural greenhouse cleaner, free of toxins? Melaleuca essential oil is commonly referred to as “tea tree” oil. Melaleuca can purify surfaces and the air. It promotes clear breathing and protects against seasonal threats so while you are cleaning your greenhouse you are helping your body. Adding in a little peppermint essential oil will …
Would you like to repel insects naturally with a homemade garden bug spray? Peppermint essential oil can naturally repel bugs from your garden plants. Why? The scent is a turn off to bugs. This is a great way to keep your plants healthy without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Peppermint essential oil is …