Learn how to make an effective natural deodorant using magnesium hydroxide powder and coconut oil.
Use this quick and easy method to make healing salve from local and seasonal herbs to treat burns, cuts, scrapes, itches, and more.
Making a homemade salve is easier than you think! We are sharing two recipes and a tutorial for making a homemade salve.
This delicious lemon balm jelly can be used on toast, muffins, or to flavour cakes.
Step-by-step to make an herb wreath to hang in your kitchen and harvest sprigs for cooking. The herbs will dry on the wreath form, preserving the flavor.
Discover the art of crafting herbal soap for a soothing, natural skincare experience. Ideal for beginners and herb enthusiasts. Explore the skincare benefits today!
Here's my big project for the spring!... well, at least the start of it. I've been dying for an herb garden the last few years and finally decided I would make…
How to make herbal bath tea with botanicals. Soak away in a warm tub filled to the brim with healing botanicals with no messy clean up required!
One Good Thing by Jillee is home to the most useful hacks you'll find anywhere! We feature cleaning tips, simple DIYs, & money-saving solutions.
Learn all about foraging for elderberries and elderflowers, including identifying, harvesting, look-alikes, and edible and medicinal uses!
Dandelions and magnesium oil combine in this powerful lotion that helps relieve leg cramps, back aches, growing pains, restless leg syndrome and various related ailments.
Make lavender essential oil extract from fresh lavender plants the quick an easy way
Dose of DIY, reclaimed wood, repurposing, farmhouse, rustic, Upcycle, cutting board, wooden bowl, succulents, planter,
Starting a herbal homesteading business may seem daunting, but it's actually pretty easy... and cheap. Here's what you need to worry about.
Learn how to forage and identify black walnuts (Juglans nigra) plus how to dry and cure the nuts, and use the hulls and leaves for remedies.
If your mother or grandmother is still using dried and granulated garlic instead of fresh, make them a batch of this hand-chopped garlic herb salt. It's the perfect gateway to the good stuff and will elevate their cooking immediately. Thanks to Sally Schneider and A Splendid Table for the introduction to this lovely seasoning.
Now that fall is on its way, it’s time to start thinking about all of those indoor activities that we love so much – especially cooking. This year we’re taking cooking up a notch by replacing our typical olive oil with a whole bunch of herb-infused olive oils. When it comes to infusing oils, there […]
There are so many wonderful dye plants to forage in fall. Check out this list to keep your dye pot supplied well after the end of summer.
How to make lip balm using oils, waxes, and skin-loving herbs. This is a fantastic winter skincare recipe that's fun to make and soothes chapped lips. It also includes two methods to make lip balm -- the quick version and the cold-infused method.
Dyeing yarn with rosemary is a great way to get started with natural dyeing. Rosemary is readily available in many regions, even if you
I have a lot of trouble sleeping. Sometimes it’s difficulty falling asleep, but most of the time it’s issues waking up over and over and over again throughout the night. I have a lot of bad dreams as well leaving […]
Today's recipe for infused body oil - comes from Alina of Abundant Earth. She's an incredibly skilled herbalist and created a blend that perfect for the summertime. Your skin will glisten and glow and the scent is beautiful... honestly I've been smelling my arm, in the cafe as I write this. I know I look crazy -
With the cold winter months coming, I thought I would share a recipe for Poplar Salve You may have to wait until spring, when your poplars are in full bud ...so make sure you **pin** this recipe for future use! Start with a 500 ml jar and fill it with poplar buds. Pour olive oil or canola oil over the buds, enough to completely cover them. Put lid on and set in a sunny window. After several months, strain the oil from the poplar buds and discard the buds into the compost. You can speed this process up by throwing everything into a crockpot and heating it on medium for a few hours. Now for the rest of the ingredients.... Mix 200 grams of bud oil into a glass measuring cup, 30 grams of beeswax and 15 grams of cocoa butter. Heat this until all ingredients are melted. If you want a stiffer potion, add more beeswax. If you are sensitive to cocoa butter, just omit and use an extra 5 grams of beeswax. I do a test when making balms and salves by putting a small amount into a dish and cooling in the fridge for a few minutes. That way, you can adjust your wax while your balm is still heating over the stove. A pyrex measuring cup works great set it in a pot of heating water on the stove. You can also use your microwave. Heat in increments of 30 seconds and stir between cycles so as to not overheat your mixture. Stir with a disposable popsicle stick until melted for easy cleanup. Remove from heat and mix in 8 drops each of lavender, eucalyptus, and mint essential oils and vitamin E. If you would like a stronger scent, add more. Adding the EO's is optional! The vitamin E oil is a preservative and can also be skipped if you use the salve up within a few months. Put your freshly made salve in containers and use as needed. I found these at the Dollar Tree and they work great. You will need at least 7, maybe 8 one ounce containers depending on how full you fill them. If you are at all sensitive to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), you should not use this, or use with caution as poplar sap contains salicin, which is the precursor for aspirin. Always consult your physician. click on pdf for printable option Cheers!!
Skip the store-bought stuff! Whip up your own luxurious, moisturizing lotion with this easy DIY Pumpable Lotion Recipe. Perfect for all skin types, this customizable recipe lets you choose your favorite scents and ingredients. Plus, it's budget-friendly and way more fun to make!
Calendula lotion bars are an exceptional treatment for dry, cracked skin and make wonderful gifts for those you love. The basic recipe requires only three ingredients, and is a super simple DIY to whip together!
Freezing fresh basil is a great way to preserve basil and retain it's flavor. We froze basil 3 ways to decide which way was best and share the results with you.
Keep your fresh herbs right at your finger tips with this DIY Macrame Hanger. An easy design with 3 tiers...
Learn how to make this dandelion salve recipe using foraged dandelions! This homemade herbal salve is especially good for sore muscles, joints, and dry skin.
Want to know how to make violet infused oil? Learn all the violet oil benefits, along with a super easy violet leaf infused oil and salve recipe!
Get tips on how to grow herbs indoors from the gardening experts at HGTV.
Boost your immunity for cold and flu season with these DIY Elderberry Gummies!
Put this flavorful herb to work!
DIY Herb Lollipops that can be used as favors or drink stirrers.
The other day, Handan showed me a picture of some nesting herb boxes for sale online somewhere. They were out of stock. A quick search revealed that they were o…
Pamper your skin with the goodness of coconut oil soap! Discover the secrets to crafting a nourishing cleanser at home for a naturally radiant, hydrated glow.
Here are 12 all-natural DIY bath and beauty recipes that you can make using rose petals.
Makes 7 to 8 bars (2.5 lbs/1.13 kg)
