DIY (Almost) All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
January 22nd, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
This is my go-to, reach-for cleaner for almost any kind of grime almost anywhere in my house. It especially shines [&hellip
Browsing the "natural" Tag
Fluffy DIY Shaving Cream
January 16th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
What do many Americans do nearly every day that physically drags the natural oil and moisture out of our skin [&hellip
Homemade natural deodorant that actually works for men
December 3rd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Got stinky pits? Of course you do, like me, you’re a sweaty, gross dude (or the partner of such a [&hellip
6 Natural Remedies for Treating and Preventing Gout
May 1st, 2014 | by Zion Lights
Ouch. If you suffer from gout, you don’t need me to tell you that it’s uncomfortable, painful and frustrating. Gout [&hellip
Top Ten Natural Home-Based Therapies for Anxiety And Panic Attacks: Immediate Symptomatic Aids and Long Term Therapies
April 19th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Understatement of the year: anxiety sucks. The good news is that there are many natural remedies available that work without [&hellip
Natural Home Remedies for Hangovers
March 17th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Getting hangovers is so fun…until you have one. Then, it’s just hell. Here are the best natural home remedies for [&hellip
Dye Your Easter Eggs Naturally
March 30th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
The closer Easter gets, the more excited I am to try all the new and natural ways for dyeing Easter [&hellip
How to Make Natural Playdough
March 28th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Remember playing with that nasty smelling stuff – Play-Doh – as a kid? It was fun and colorful, but it [&hellip
Homemade Toothpaste: No Fluoride Necessary
February 29th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Easy ways to make your own fluoride-free toothpaste
How To Make Low Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
September 6th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Did you know, the drying alcohol in traditional sanitizers can cause dryness leading to cracks and microscopic tears in your skin leaving you even more susceptible to infections? In addition, the content of alcohol serves as a danger to children. Here is a simple recipe for making natural hand sanitizers with lower alcohol content which keeps hands clean, while nourishing
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