Today, we are going to talk kombucha. What is it, how is it made and why would we want too? Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that has been around for centuries. It is slightly tangy and sweet. Kombucha contains high levels of antioxidants, b-vitamins, probiotics and glucaric acid. It has been reported to have a …
My new flock of chickens have started laying so I’ve been thinking about ways to store eggs and thought I’d share it here. Powdered eggs are easy to make, take up little space and store up to a year. They are also great to pack when going on a camping trip and a reliable source …
Ingredients: 1 tbsp beeswax ¼ c shea butter ¼ c coconut oil 2 drops each lavender and melaleuca essential oil Mix shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler or mason jar in a small saucepan with an inch of water. Bring water to a boil and melt the ingredients. Remove from heat, …
My kids have been in classical conversations since 2010. I always struggle with expanding on the history sentences so I decided to get a history reading list together of books I already have and books I need to get. I pin items to a pinterest board (see that here) but I inadvertently get distracted …
Have you ever tried to make your own natural furniture polish? This simple recipe is non toxic and just as effective as store bought.
The next time you crack a few eggs, don’t toss them instead try some ideas for homemade eggshell fertilizer. Your garden can benefit from the many nutrients.
A baking soda carpet cleaner can help to freshen and revitalize your carpets. Give our natural carpet deodorizer and cleaner recipe a try!
I’ve tried many homemade toilet cleaner recipes and many store brands. I’ve found this recipe works just as well and most of the time better than anything I’ve bought. It’s easy, non-toxic and works. Ingredients: 1 c. Baking Soda 1 c. Vinegar 5-10 drops essential oil (lemon, melaleuca and orange work well) Directions: Sprinkle the …
I’ve used homemade laundry detergent for several years now. I started with a liquid version of this recipe but usually revert to this one because it takes less time and it doesn’t take up as much space. Ingredients: 4 c. Borax 4 c. Super Washing Soda 1 bar Dr. Bronner’s Soap 10 drops essential oil …
INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp mashed avocado 1 tsp organic yogurt 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp jojoba oil 2 drops rose (aging), myrrh (dry), jasmine (sensitive) or melaleuca (cleansing) essential oil Glass Jar DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients and put on face (avoiding eyes). Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse with water. This facial will leave your skin …