Natural Living

A tincture is an herbal preparation made with a liquid — often referred to as a solvent or menstruum — and herbs. In the simplest of terms a tincture is a concentrated liquid extract. Tincturing herbs is a very safe and effective way to preserve fresh, homegrown herbs…one that our ancestors knew very well. The …

Biting insects. Mosquitoes. Stinging bees. Anti-bite solution. Spring is here and summer is on it’s way. My family is loving the warmer weather and we are all thrilled to be enjoying more time outdoors. Gardening. Hiking. Camping. We all know that with outside play and warmer weather…comes the signs of biting insects. And insect repellent is a nice thing to have …

  No matter if you already have — or dream of one day owning — a few backyard, egg-laying hens… …you can learn how to maintain a healthy flock with the use of herbs! Chickens eat green plants — and lots of them. They also eat all manner of insects — and lots of them. …

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that our family has moved! We have finally left the city behind! I love our new home. And if I’m honest, I would say it is by far the nicest place we have ever lived. What’s wonderful and blessed is the space of this house — and the …

Split ends? Frizz? Lack-luster, dry, brittle hair? This easy to make, all-natural hair balm is the treatment you’re looking for! Moisturize. Smooth. Restore. Benefits of the Ingredients Oils used in this treatment are foundational in providing conditioning effects. Sesame seed oil: nourishes and feeds the scalp to control dry scalp flakiness and to kill dandruff causing bacteria. protects …

All-Natural. Healing and Soothing. Intense Skin Protection. These are all words that come to mind when I think of a Gardener’s Salve. Come spring…my priorities instantly shift to the care of my home and garden. I love working outside — hands in the dirt! But I’m not necessarily fond of the resulting rough, weathered, and …