Natural Remedies
Discover simple and natural solutions to common ailments.
Medicinal Plants and How to Use Them
Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years and are still used today because of their many health benefits! Herbs can be used for all sorts of things including helping to heal colds, aiding in pregnancy, soothing aches and pains, and filling your body with necessary vitamins and minerals. Whether you like…
DIY Aloe Vera Gel
I first had the idea to make my own aloe vera gel when a dear friend and mentor propogated her aloe vera plant for me. I must’ve been a bit sunburned at the time, although I can’t say I remember exactly what inspired her to make the new plant. She grabbed an old tin Folgers…
Wellness Shot Recipe
Fighting off a cold? Trying to recover from a bout of sickness? This wellness shot recipe is your one-stop shop for boosting immunity and staying healthy. We first discovered this recipe during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We were riding to the airport when our uber driver explained her tip for staying well– this…
Homemade Lemon Elderberry Herbal Cough Drops
This late January has been rainy and cold and I couldn’t think of a better time to make a batch of these super easy natural cough drops. Cough drops first came out around the mid 1800’s and since then, they’ve grown into a very normal part of our sick day routines. Unfortunately, cough drops that…
Essential Oil Roller Recipes
There are so many benefits to incorporating essential oils into your routine. While diffusing essential oils is great for lifting your mood and freshening up your space, essential oil rollers are great for treating common ailments. They’re also great for aromatherapy! In this article we’ll cover the basics of how to use essential oils as…
How to Make Lip Balm
Learning to make homemade lip balm will save you countless dollars and is also a fun DIY project. This project is beginner-friendly–all you need are a few ingredients and a little patience. You’ll be stocking your friends and family up on natural lip balm in no time, just like our homemade soap recipe and our…