How To Make Natural Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Please Share This Page: Google + stumbleupon tumblr reddit If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to like us on Facebook and receive our exciting and innovative tutorials on herbs and natural health topics! Photo – WellnessMama.com One of the most common methods of transmission of colds, flu and other bugs is through the hands. In the past, chemical-based sanitizers have really become popular and highly in demand most especially when flu season is about to start. We found a great recipe for a homemade hand sanitizer using much more benign ingredients like aloe vera gel, grapefruit seed extract, tea tree essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, rubbing alcohol and distilled water. Considered as one of the most powerful essential oils, tea tree oil is probably one of the most potent ingredients of our homemade hand sanitizer. Cinnamon oil, which is known to be fragrant and warm, is actually capable of killing bacteria.
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Homemade Coconut Butter
Lately I have been OBSESSED (that needed all caps for sure) with coconut butter. I eat it by the spoonful, put it in smoothies, bake with it, drizzle it on fruit, use it as a sandwich spread, saute veggies with it and more. Coconut butter is made up of the kind of fat that is good for you and your heart (just like avocado). Coconut butter is not coconut oil and surprisingly tastes much different. The taste reminds me of a candied coconut and let me just say it is freaking amazing. Not only is this unbelievably good it is also the easiest thing to make and you only need one ingredient... 5 cups of shredded unsweetened coconut (do not use coconut flakes or "reduced fat" shredded coconut, it will not work) * * I purchase already shredded unsweetened coconut in bulk from my local natural grocery store. Place the coconut butter into a container with a lid and store at room temperature. Enjoy :)
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Natural Insect Pest Control: Safe, Non-Toxic Methods & Solutions
Cymbopogon citratus, also known as Thai lemongrass, is a natural and effective mosquito repellent. It contains the natural oil, citronella, which is safe and effective; in fact, lemon grass citronella is considered more effective than true citronella as an insect repellent. You can buy Thai lemon grass at garden centers and supermarkets, and it grows readily into a clump about 15” across and about two feet tall. To use as a mosquito repellent, break a stalk off from the clump and peel off the outer leaves, until you find the scallion-like stem at the base. Cymbopogon citratus, also known as Thai lemongrass, is a natural and effective mosquito repellent. You can buy Thai lemon grass at garden centers and supermarkets, and it grows readily into a clump about 15” across and about two feet tall.
16 Foods That’ll Re-Grow from Kitchen Scraps
By Andy Whiteley Co-Founder of Wake Up World Looking for a healthy way to get more from your garden? Like to know your food is free of the pesticides and other nasties that are often sprayed on commercial crops? There’s nothing like eating your own home- grown vegies, and there are heaps of different foods that will re- grow from the scrap pieces that you’d normally throw out or put into your compost bin. It’s fun. Just remember … the quality of the “parent” vegetable scrap will help to determine the quality of the re-growth. Leeks, Scallions, Spring Onions and Fennel You can either use the white root end of a vegetable that you have already cut, or buy a handful of new vegetables to use specifically for growing. Simply place the white root end in a glass jar with a little water, and leave it in a sunny position. Lemongrass Lemongrass grows just like any other grass. Within a week or so, new growth will start to appear. Celery, Bok Choi, Romaine Lettuce & Cabbage Ginger Potatoes Garlic Onions
Make Your Own Fabric Softener CrystalsOne Good Thing by Jillee
Are you a fan of fabric softener crystals like Purex but not a fan of the price?? Try making your own! Yesterday as I was doing laundry I noticed I was almost out of my homemade laundry detergent. Since I am going to be gone for 4 days this week, I didn’t want to give the hubster any excuses for not doing laundry while I’m gone (I could just hear it now, “Honey, there was no laundry detergent! I had all the ingredients on hand for my powdered laundry detergent recipe except for the Purex Crystals, so I just left it out. The nice thing about making your own? All you need is: Epsom saltessential oil(s) of your choice Start with 10 drops of essential oil per 1 cup of Epsom salt (you can add more for a stronger scent if you prefer). I decided to start with 4 cups of Epsom salt and added 20 drops of lavender and 20 drops of lemon. Give the salt a quick stir to distribute the oils and you’re ready to go! Just another option to consider for your homemade laundry products arsenal.
Saving Money On Food – Heal Thyself!
[Guest Post by Susan West Olvera. ] Our weekly food budget (for a family of three with food intolerances) is about $30.00 a week. Our food is not all organic, but we do our best. I will not purchase conventional apples, strawberries, or tomatoes. We try very hard to make ethical food choices. We don't use coupons. 1.) 2. ) Joining a homesteading or gardening group is also very helpful. 3. ) We haven't done this, but many have luck going to the farmer's market at the close of the day, negotiate and get very inexpensive produce. 4. ) For produce, with the exception of avocados, all produce we purchase is grown in the United States. 5. ) Learn the difference between what's necessary and what's a "goodie" . 6. ) Make a price book. 7. ) You've probably heard this, but try to only make purchases from the outer aisles of the store, all the other ones typically contain more processed food. 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) Become friends with your butcher! 19.) 20.) 22.)
How to Make Homemade Extracts - Vanilla, Lemon and Almond
I do a fair amount of baking, especially once the weather gets cooler, so I figured I could save quite a bit of money if I learned how to make homemade extracts. It turns out it couldn’t be much simpler – the biggest skill required is patience – and I can have plenty of extract for pennies on the dollar compared to buying high quality extract. This post covers how to make the three homemade extracts I use the most – vanilla, almond and lemon. Always make sure all your containers and kitchenware are well cleaned. How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract Use 2 ounces of beans and one pint vodka for every pint of extract that you want to make. Chop the beans into 1/4 to 1/2 inch long pieces. Place the cut vanilla beans in a lidded, glass jar with 80 proof (40% alcohol by weight) vodka. Shake the bottle once a day for at least a month, and you have homemade vanilla extract. Store in a cool, dark location. How to Make Homemade Lemon Extract Lemon zest with the Microplane Zester
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