Posted by in & Crafts, art work, Uncategorized Do you need craft ideas for your preschooler to make for Mother’s Day? You can find stickers at stores like Joanne’s or Michael’s craft stores and blank cards. Have the kids decorate the card with the stickers. Another idea is to make tissue flowers for Mom. You will need about five layers of colored tissue…Read more »
Posted by in & Crafts Looking for something fun for your preschooler this Cinco de Mayo? How about making maracas? It’s easy. You need a toilet paper roll, some uncooked beans, tape, colored paper, and regular paper. Tape a piece of paper over one end of the toilet paper roll. Fill halfway with dried beans. Next, tape a piece of…Read more »
Posted by in & Crafts Teaching preschoolers about Jesus as the Shepherd and his flock, I came up with this easy craft. You will need a picture of Jesus, a picture or drawing of a sheep, scissors, glue, and cotton balls. Print a picture of Jesus on some construction paper. At the bottom of the page, glue picture of sheep,…Read more »
Posted by in & Crafts, Health, Herbs, Just A Thought Did you know that castile soap was originally made from olive oil in Spain? It draws moisture into your skin while allowing your pores to breathe. It contains vitamins A&E, which are anti-inflammatory and the olive oil helps your body produce collagen to keep your skin young and supple. Some dermatologists recommend using pure olive…Read more »
Posted by in & Crafts Are you tired of paying high prices for cleaning products? Here is an easy recipe you can make at home. You will need these ingredients: 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup citric acid ( found in drug stores like Bartell’s) 1/2 cup Borax 30 drops of lemon or orange essential oil 16 0z container Mix…Read more »
If you ever wanted to know how to make those solid perfumes of old, here is the recipe. It’s very simple. You will need: 2 tsp grated beeswax 3 tsp Almond oil 1 tsp essential oil In a double boiler, place the beeswax and almond oil together in the top pot. In the bottom pot,fill…Read more »
With all the junk in marketed products, here is a natural basic shampoo recipe without all the gimmicks. You will need these ingredients: 1 cup of liquid soap 1/2 cup distilled water 1/2 T. jojoba, olive, or avocado oil 10 drops of essential oil, optional ( if you want a scent ) In a spray bottle,…Read more »
Here is a simple softner for your skin. All you need are: 1 slice of lemon, 1 cup of boiling water, 1 T. oats, 1 ripe banana, 1/2 T. almond oil or olive oil, 1/2 T. glycerin. Place the lemon in the cup of water and steep for 1/2 hour. Mix 4 T. of lemon…Read more »
Did you know in ancient times, women used natural ways to add color to fabric and as make-up? The Madder root dates back 5,000 years used as a dye in linens. It was also fed to sheep to dye their wool. In Ireland, women piled a paste of simmered madder roots on their fingernails to…Read more »
Did you ever wonder how Cleopatra made her famous eyeliner? It only takes a few ingredients to have magnificent eyes like hers. Combine 1 Tablespoon of Argan oil, 1/2 teaspoon of kaolin clay, and 1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal together. Using a funnel, put the mixture inside a tubular container. Apply with a small brush. Most of the ingredients…Read more »
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