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DIY Sweet Sleep Pillow Spray
This easy-to-make homemade DIY pillow spray recipe has an intoxicating blend of essential oils designed to help promote both deep sleep and pleasant dreams.
How to Make Cinnamon Tea
Learn how to make cinnamon tea. Cinnamon tea is comforting and warming and fills the house with a great scent as it steeps. Find out how you can make cinnamon tea with cinnamon sticks here!
DIY Chai Bath Melts Recipe
If you're a fan of the flavor of chai, then you'll love this DIY Chai Bath Melts Recipe. It is easy to make and leaves skin silky and soft!
Homemade Rosemary Bath Truffles Recipe
Bath truffles are lovely treat when you are enjoying a hot, relaxing bath. And it is even better when you know how to make a rosemary bath truffle recipe yourself, ready for whenever you need one. Why You Will Love This Recipe If you love bath bombs but are looking for something a little bit...
DIY Onion Skins Dye
Ever wonder how to make onion skin dye? Look no further than this easy DIY tutorial for making natural dye from onion skins! If you are looking for a natural way to dye fabric, onion skins are one of the easier options. Most of us will have onions around the house and they make a...
How to Make Garlic Mullein Oil
Ear aches, pain and infection are a common problem for many people, but with this homemade Garlic Mullein Ear Oil you can have a simple and easy-to-make remedy on hand when you need it.
How to Make Blue Lotus Tea
Blue Lotus tea is a simple herbal tea with just two ingredients, including the blue lotus flower, a magical medicinal plant that has been used since ancient Egyptian times. What is Blue Lotus? The blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) has been used in herbal remedies dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Thais, and Syrians as...
Hapa Zome
Hapa Zome is an easy eco printing technique using fresh plant material, natural fabric and a hammer or mallet. It is a fun and unique nature craft for preserving your favorite botanical materials.
Easy Black Walnut Bitters Recipe
Making your own black walnut bitters is easier than you think! Whether you are looking for a homemade cocktail addition or are interested in the medicinal benefits of digestive bitters, you've come to the right place! What are Bitters? Bitters are a key ingredient in many cocktails, adding flavor, depth and complexity. They are made...
Best Homemade Peppermint Beard Oil for Hair Growth
This peppermint beard oil a simple 2-ingredient DIY recipe that moisturizes, scents and stimulates beard growth. What is Beard Oil? Beard oil is a natural conditioning agent used to soften, strengthen and moisturize the beard. What is Peppermint Oil? In this case, peppermint oil is referring to peppermint essential oil which is the oil released...
Natural Calendula Lip Balm Recipe
Making your own calendula lip balm is a great way to ensure your lips stay soft and moist during the extremes of temperature in different seasons. This recipe is easy to make with natural ingredients and you can even swap the essential oil in it for your favorite scent! Why You'll Love This Recipe Anyone...
Easy Yarrow Salve Recipe
Use this yarrow salve recipe to make "boo boo" sticks or a yarrow balm to have on hand for a large variety of uses. What is Yarrow? Yarrow (achillea millefolium) is a perennial herb that is part of the aster family. The plant grows to be about two feet tall and has slender, green leaves...
Palo Santo vs Sage
Let's explore palo santo vs sage! This is a comparison of Palo Santo, an aromatic wood from the Andes Mountains, and Sage, a common smudging herb. Palo Santo Palo Santo ("holy wood" in Spanish) is the name of the wood of Bursera graveolens trees, native to South America, particularly Peru and Ecuador. Conscientious farmers will...
How to Make Lavender Hydrosol (Lavender Water)
An easy lavender hydrosol recipe with only two ingredients! This soothing lavender water can be used in skincare, food, drink, cleaning products and more! What is a Hydrosol? A hydrosol is a type of herbal distillate that is produced by steam distilling plant material. Unlike essential oils, which are highly concentrated and can be irritating...
How to Use Wax Melts
Ever wonder what wax melts are and how to use them? Look no further! Learn how to use wax melts, where to buy and more in this informative post. What Are Wax Melts? Wax melts are scented wax pieces, much like small candles except without any wicks. They produce a fragrance when warmed and slowly...
Beeswax vs Soy Wax
Beeswax vs soy wax! What are their differences? Is one better than the other? Let's dive in and find out, shall we? What is Beeswax? Beeswax is the material honey bees use to produce their honeycombs. It's basically the great building block of a hive and also protects the beehive. Worker bees excrete beeswax from...
Types of Edible Roses and How to Use Them
Different types of edible roses can be used in a variety of ways. Let's look at some of the most popular types of edible roses, benefits and how to use them! Are Roses Edible? Not only are roses edible, but they’re also delicious! All rose petals are edible, as are the leaves, hips and buds....
What To Do With Dried Lavender
Ever wonder what to do with dried lavender? Let's discover dried lavender uses, recipes and more in this informative lavender post! Lavender Lavender is a soothing, healing, flowering plant of the Lamiaceae family with a beautifully deep, floral scent that can be used in a large variety of ways. Both Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) and...
Calendula Oil for Hair
Calendula oil is a powerfully restorative and moisturizing ally when applied to the scalp and hair. Let's learn all about calendula oil for hair, its growth benefits, how to apply and more! Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, is a wonderfully healing plant with a multitude of uses. A member of the Asteraceae/Compositae...
Yarrow Infused Oil
Let's learn how to make yarrow infused oil! We'll learn about yarrow (Achillea millefolium) oil uses, properties, and how to make this easy natural DIY recipe right at home. Enjoy! Yarrow Firstly, to learn all about yarrow, including identifying, foraging and using, head on over to our yarrow plant profile for a complete guide to...
DIY Aphrodisiac Tea Blend
An inspired homemade aphrodisiac tea blend designed to calm the nerves, ignite passion, enhance creativity and connect with your playful side. True teas come from one plant (Camellia sinensis). Herbal teas such as this aphrodisiac tea are also known as tisanes. What is an Aphrodisiac? Aphrodisiacs are as old as human history. Cultures worldwide have...
20 DIY Natural Bath Bomb Recipes
DIY natural bath bombs to suit every mood! These easy bath bomb recipes are perfect for a self-care treat or relaxing gift for a friend. Enjoy!
DIY Pumpkin Spice Bath Tea
An easy DIY bath tea recipe with a rich and comforting pumpkin spice fragrance and skin-soothing oats. What is Bath Tea? Bath tea, also known as tub tea, is a tea sachet filled with plant-centered ingredients that you place into a bathtub for a fragrant and skin-beneficial soaking experience. Ingredient Notes Epsom salt: Epsom salt...
Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt + Free Printable Checklist
Whether you're on your own or have kids in tow, have some fun with this fun nature walk scavenger hunt. Bonus: print out a free printable checklist to use as you find each element. Enjoy! Here for the printable? Click the image below and it will take you to a full resolution PDF file free...
DIY Revitalizing Aromatherapy Roll On Perfume
A revitalizing and invigorating essential oil blend in roll-on form. This easy DIY aromatherapy perfume is perfect for renewing the senses. These easy essential oil rollers are not only fun and easy to make, but rich in an aroma with uplifting properties. You will use a carrier oil to dilute the essential oils and make...
How to Make Easy Honey Beet Tinted Lip Balm
This easy tinted lip balm recipe is made with beeswax, honey, oil and tinted with beet powder for that colorful touch. This fun DIY with both moisture and a touch of shine, will have you never buying lip balm again! Homemade beauty products can be such a joy to make at home. Not only are...
More Than A Meadow Flower: Blue Vervain
Blue vervain has a long-standing reputation as a plant with powerful medicinal properties. Commonly found in tinctures and herbal preparations, foragers use vervain to treat a host of medical issues, including anxiety, digestive problems, and infections. Keep reading to find out more about blue vervain, its uses, how to forage for it, prepare it, and...
Drying Herbs in an Air Fryer (Quick Dehydration Method)
Drying herbs is an easy way to preserve them, but it’s also time-consuming! These quick methods of dehydrating herbs and drying herbs in an air fryer are much faster. Let's learn all about this fun how-to here! Can You Dry Herbs in an Air Fryer? Yes! Drying herbs in an air fryer can be a...
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DIY Violet Rose Body Lotion Bar Recipe
This DIY Body Lotion Bar recipe is a MUST! These homemade lotion bars are super easy to make, non-greasy, and will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Why You'll Love This DIY Ingredient Notes Sweet almond oil: One of my absolute favorite carrier oils, sweet almond oil is silky and moisturizing but without a greasy feel, making it my top choice for lotion bars. Having said that, any carrier...
DIY Homemade Honey Bubble Bath Recipe
This homemade honey bubble bath recipe has an abundance of health benefits for the skin. Find out more about making this easy DIY using all natural ingredients below!
Homemade DIY Vanilla Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe
This homemade vanilla rose sugar body scrub recipe is a quick and easy DIY recipe for soft, smooth and moisturized skin with the light, sweet aroma of roses and vanilla. What is Sugar Scrub? A sugar scrub is a body scrub that uses sugar in combination with oils and other simple ingredients to both exfoliate...
20+ Cozy Homemade Herbal Tea Recipes
Let's cozy up and make a cup of tea! This collection of homemade herbal tea recipes features simple herbal tea blends you can make and brew right at home for both health and deliciousness. Enjoy!
The Wonderful World of Yarrow
Yarrow (achillea millefolium) is known across the world for its medicinal properties and has a rich history in folklore. We’ll talk here about how to identify yarrow, foraging for yarrow, its uses and the mythology surrounding it. What is Yarrow? Yarrow, also known as achillea, nosebleed, bloodwort, little feather, and many other names, is a...
How to Make Juniper Berry Tea
Dried juniper berries can be made into a delicious and healthy herbal tea. Learn how to make juniper berry tea here! What are Juniper Berries? Juniper Berries are not actual berries, but seed cones produced by a variety of juniper trees! Juniper trees are coniferous evergreens in the Cypress family. They come in both tree and...
Lavender Chamomile Facial Cleansing Grains Recipe
These easy DIY facial cleansing grains have fabulous exfoliating power, yet are gentle enough for sensitive skin. This botanically-infused recipe also carries the magical scents and soothing benefits of both lavender and chamomile. What are Facial Cleansing Grains? Cleansing grains are a powdered facial cleanser and exfoliator usually made with dried plants, oats, and/or clay....
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Let's learn all about making your own Elderberry Syrup at home with dried elderberries! This recipe is tried and true, easy, tasty, and health-beneficial. I've been making elderberry syrup for my family for quite some time now. Elderberry syrup is one of those things that everyone makes a little differently, I find. There isn't a...
How to Harvest Herbs
Herbs offer a large variety of benefits to one's life. Once your herbs are done growing, it is time to harvest them. Here's our quick start guide on how to harvest herbs properly! Harvesting herbs is a simple process, but it does take time. It is important not to rush the herbs or else they...
How to Make Calendula Infused Oil
Learn all about solar infused calendula oil, its uses and properties, and how to make soothing and healing calendula infused oil right at home! This natural DIY recipe could not be any easier! What is Calendula Oil? Calendula oil is any kind of carrier oil that has been infused with calendula flower heads or petals...
DIY Fizzy Calendula Rose Bath Bombs
These DIY bath bombs with rose petals and dried calendula are packed with skin-soothing ingredients and a heavenly scent. This easy homemade bath bomb recipe is perfect for a self-care ritual or a natural gift idea. No essential oils and no corn starch. The scent of these homemade bath bombs is AMAZING! And no essential...