This is a variation on a pretty standard homemade laundry soap recipe. I like it because it’s an ‘all-in-one’ type with whitening, stain fighting and softening properties together. I’ve played with the recipe a bit and punched up the whitening and cleaning properties to my liking. This is the ‘punched’ up recipe I use. Why […]
Essential Oil Blend for Fussy Babies
Our newest grandchild arrived about a months ago and I spent about three weeks with my daughter and her family helping with the new baby, his four big brothers and harvest. What a precious little gift from God children are, and this one is no exception, but around week 3 his happy-go-lucky demeanor began […]
All Natural Tick Repellent
The post I made a while back on All Natural Bug Repellent was quite popular, so I thought you might like this one. Whenever you spend time outdoors in tall grasses and woody areas,you run the risk of encountering ticks. Not only are they nasty little buggars, the also cause diseases like Lyme disease, […]
All Natural Bug Repellent
It’s that time of year again…summer break, holiday cookouts, outdoor sports gearing up, and generally everyone spending more time outdoors. It’s also the time of year when bugs are more pesky. Here is an all natural bug repellent recipe that is suitable for children and those with sensitive skin. All Natural Bug Repellent Recipe A clean spray bottle […]
25 Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits & Uses
I never really knew much about apple cider vinegar until a few years ago, except for maybe cooking the odd recipe. After some reading, I learned apple cider vinegar is quite a healthy powerhouse food for relatively little cost. Here you will find a list of 25 apple cider vinegar benefits and uses. My Apple […]
Skin Soothing Essential Oil Blend for Dogs
Here is a simple skin soothing essential oil blend for dogs, especially with skin allergies, to calm and cool itchy skin. This can be used to reduce scratching before they turn into weeping, open sores, commonly known as ‘hot spots’ that are prone to infection, which you really want to avoid. Also included are two […]
Dog Seasonal Allergy Recipe
If you’ve ever struggled with a dog with seasonal allergies, you can relate to this post. Here is an essential oil recipe that you can use as an alternative to Prednisone. We like to be as much a drug-free home as possible, so over the years I’ve searched (and bought) a lot of dog-friendly […]
