Homemade and homegrown gifts are my favorites. They’re my favorite to give and to receive honestly. The end of summer, the beginning of fall is a great time to begin some easy work on amazing homegrown herbal gifts to give later. Most of these projects are fairly easy and hands-off but require some infusing or […]
Spring is a special time. The earth is waking up from a winter’s nap and most of us are antsy to get outside into the fresh green, outdoors. Be sure to take the harvest basket on those outdoor walks and do some early spring foraging. These plants tend to be among the first to pop up […]
These homesteading and do-it-ourselves lifestyles can be quite difficult on the hands and feet. Our skin is often exposed to the elements and simply worked hard. Our joints are moving and the nature of our lives and hard work can often mean inflamed. Thankfully, we can treat our bodies with a little natural care with beeswax […]
Shaving is hard on the skin. Everyone has personal reasons for doing it – men and women alike. The act tends to dry out skin, often makes us itchy, can cause red bumps, and much more. Still, most of us continue to do it for a number of reasons. I am one of those people, […]
Between gardening and food preservation, herbal and craft projects, and long-distance running my feet take quite a beating. They get sore and calloused. The skin is often rough and the muscles and joints, tender. Like everything, I try to take care of my feet as naturally and homemade as possible. That’s where this DIY foot […]
This time of year can be tough on the lips. The cool, dry air often leaves us with chapped lips that can be itchy and even painful. Staying well hydrated helps prevent chapped but isn’t always enough. Thankfully we can find soothing and healing relief in this red clover lip balm. Why Red Clover? Red […]
