Don’t you hate that burning feeling and that yucky taste in the back of your throat? It’s called Acid Reflux or GERD, but it’s known as heartburn. Most people will grab an antacid medication off the shelf of the local drug store, without researching the product, to get a quick relief. But did you know that the…Read more »
How To Make Solid Perfume
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 »
The Desktop Diner
Are you are a desktop diner? These are people that speed-eat. That is they multi-task and eat at their desks to save time. The problem with this is that they think they are saving time by eating snacks from the vending machines or a donut from the mail room or whatever else is available instead of…Read more »
Basic Shampoo
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 »
Preventing Emotional OverEating
Did you know Mexico has the highest obesity rating in children over the world and the USA comes in second? What can we do about it? Some people will tell you it’s the steroids in meat or the sugar in everything we eat. Well, they are partially right, but it is so much more. You…Read more »
Shield Against Winter’s Harshness
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 »
Dog Shampoo
If you’re a dog owner, you know they can get quite ripe at times. Here is a simple shampoo recipe to make your dog feel and smell much better. Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain liquid soap such as castile 1/4 cup distilled water 5 drops of Patchouli essential oil 10 drops of Cinnamon essential oil 10…Read more »
The True Story of St. Nickolaus
In 200 AD, Nickolaus was ordained Bishop of Myra, Turkey. He was credited with good deeds and miracles. The poor children of Myra left their shoes by the front door of their homes at night in hope that Bishop Nickolaus would leave food in them. One of his many legends tells of three young girls…Read more »
Natural Insect Repellant
Are you tired of pesky mosquitoes or other biting insects? Then use this recipe. You will need 8 oz. of almond oil, 1/4 teaspoon of lemon essential oil, 1/4 teaspoon of eucalyptus essential oil, and 1 teaspoon lavender essential oil. In a glass bowl, add all ingredients and stir together. Pour into a mister bottle…Read more »
Safe Blush
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 »