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How to Craft Your Own Chickweed Healing Balm
Chickweed is a versatile plant that you can find right in your backyard. Not only does it make a great addition to salads, but it also serves as a soothing…
Posted inBeauty
Effective Methods for Minimizing Pores Naturally
When you think of reducing pore size naturally, visions of face masks and scrubs might pop up. With so many remedies out there, figuring out what's really effective can be…
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Profile of the Blessed Thistle Herb
Blessed Thistle, also known as Holy Thistle or St. Benedict’s Thistle, has a reputation as a cure-all due to its numerous health benefits. Named Cnicus Benedictus in Latin, it was…
Posted inNatural-Home
Creating Sustainable Fabric Gift Bags
When my daughters were younger, my oldest came up with the idea of making reusable cloth gift bags. They had a blast creating them, and we've kept up the tradition…
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Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils to Achieve Hormonal Harmony
I've talked before about my favorite remedies for dealing with PMS and cramps, but recently I've gotten quite a few questions about using essential oils for balancing hormones, so I…
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Cultivate a Stunning Lawn the Natural Way: A Guide to Organic Care
A while back, a landscaper offered to spruce up our yard and suggested using glyphosate to eliminate dandelions and other weeds like plantain, aiming for a pristine lawn. He didn’t…
Posted inMotherhood
Crafting Your Own Soothing Baby Foaming Wash (Simple DIY Guide)
There's nothing quite as adorable or sweet-smelling as a baby fresh out of the bath! The trouble is, many of those fragrant baby washes can strip away natural protective oils…
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Cut Costs in the Kitchen With Fabric Alternatives
Making a simple change in the kitchen, like using cloth instead of paper, can help reduce waste and save money. Although I hesitated at first, switching to cloth was much…
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Sustainable and Earth-Conscious Options to Replace Plastic Bags
Over the last few years, I've become really worried about all the environmental and health issues tied to our heavy reliance on plastic in the developed world. There's been lots…
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Six Beloved Practical Homeschool Tools That Delight My Kids
As some of you might already know, I homeschool our kids, and I frequently get questions about my favorite resources for homeschooling. Our setup changes each year as the kids…