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bowl of rose clay and a clay and oatmeal shower bar made with melt and pour soap

Rose Clay & Oatmeal Shower Bars (M&P)

These cleansing shower bars contain mineral rich rose clay and scrubby bits of oatmeal. Though they contain melt and pour soap base, they have a

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beeswax, shea butter, and homemade rose lotion bars

Rose Lotion Bars

Rose lotion bars are easy to make and are fantastic at healing damaged skin. They also make wonderful gifts! To use, rub a lotion bar

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a handful of dried violet leaves and a tin of green violet leaf salve

How to Make Violet Leaf Salve

Here’s a recipe for violet leaf salve, which is especially useful for eczema, dry skin, and swollen lymph nodes. While violet flowers are almost gone

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jars of tincture plus free printable tincture labels

Printable Tincture Labels {free}

This is a set of printable tincture labels that my husband made for me, and I thought you might like them too! Scroll below and

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a jar and bowl containing fresh lilacs

8 Things to Make with Lilacs (+printable!)

Here are eight ways to use lilac flowers, plus a free printable reference sheet about growing and using lilacs. The common lilac that so many

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lemon slices, raw honey, fresh lilacs, and a jar of lemon and lilac infused honey

Lilac & Lemon Infused Honey

This delicious infused honey was inspired by a favorite recipe, Ginger Lemon Honey Tonic, that I originally shared on this site several years ago. One

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containers for fresh lilac flowers in a DIY enfleurage

How to Enfleurage Fresh Lilac Flowers

Here’s a way to capture the delightful fragrance of fresh lilacs, so you can enjoy their scent long after the flowers have faded! It’s difficult

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jar of fresh lilac and violet flowers turned into an elixir for sore throats

Lilac & Violet Sore Throat Elixir

In this recipe, fresh lilac and violet flowers combine with honey and brandy to make a tasty herbal elixir for sore throats and mild coughs.

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purple dead nettle, stinging nettle, and vitamin D capsules

Spring Allergy Tips & Remedies

Here are my best tips and natural remedies for dealing with spring allergies this year! As you might expect from someone who had the childhood

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spilanthes flowers, herbal capsules, and goldenseal leaves

Natural Toothache Remedies

Have a toothache, but can’t be seen by your dentist right away? Try these natural toothache remedies while you wait! The best way to fix

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menthol crystals and a homemade liniment

How to Make Homemade Liniments (+printable, formula & recipes!)

If you have aches and pains, bruises, or varicose veins, then a homemade liniment might be just what you need! Here’s a whole guide on

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handful of PQQ capsules and containers of fresh fruit and vegetables

Why I Take PQQ Daily

Several weeks ago, I mentioned in my newsletter that I take PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) every single day. There was a huge amount of replies and

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fresh honey comb and elder flowers

How to Make Herbal Honey Syrups

Honey syrups are a simple and sweet way to take your herbal remedies! They’re especially helpful for the sore throats and coughs of winter, but

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cucumber slices and skin treatment

Cooling Cucumber Face Mask & Treatment

Here are two easy cucumber mask and skin care treatment recipes to help cool and soothe your skin during hot weather! You’ll need a fresh

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honey, ginger, salt, vinegar, and oil

5 Grocery Store Remedies + Ways to Use Them

My favorite home remedies & skin care recipes involve simple ingredients that are easy to find locally and don’t break my budget. This is where

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several heart and flower shaped lotion bars on wooden background surrounded by fresh plants

How to Make Lotion Bars: Recipes, Tips & Tricks

Learn how easy it is to make your own homemade lotion bars! They’re so simple to make – if you can melt chocolate or candy

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assortment of infused oils and flowers

How to Make Herb Infused Oils (+FAQS & Tips)

Learn how to make your own herb infused oils in this step by step guide. You can then use your finished oil to make lotion

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printable chart of remedies for sunburn and bug bites

Natural Summer Remedies Free Printable

Here’s a handy printable reference sheet with some of my favorite summer remedies for things like bug bites and sunburn. Just click on the thumbnail

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making MSM pain cream

How to Make an MSM Pain Cream

Learn how to make an effective pain cream featuring MSM powder – a popular natural supplement containing sulfur. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a dietary supplement powder

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fresh soap batter and finished bars of soap

Soap Making 101: How to Make Cold Process Soap (+printable checklist)

Learn how to make soap using these step-by-step instructions. I’ve also included a free printable checklist to help you navigate the entire soapmaking process from

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