Years ago, when I found my love of hiking and the outdoors, it opened up my eyes to the plants and trees around me. But, overall while I could identify wildflowers and native trees, I knew nothing about why they might be valuable to use in other ways. Starting our homestead has led me to… Continue reading Wildcrafting Douglas Fir Essential Oil
Category: Homesteading
March In The Garden
March this year was an odd one. Maybe because it was like a real March, from the past, and not the unusual weather of the past decade. It started off with snow....this was the first winter in the past few years to be both cold and snowy. The month in general was chilly and wet.… Continue reading March In The Garden
Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant
Every time I attempt a new natural body product made with essential oils, there is often a trial and error period. Sometimes the recipes work first time, sometimes they never work. I look at it that I am getting the family (and in many cases my customers and readers) off of chemical slurries. Many body… Continue reading Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant
All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods
All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda ¼ cup citric acid 2 Tablespoons unscented castile soap 15 drops orange essential oil 15 drops lemon essential oil 1 ice-cube tray (plastic or silicone) Directions: Add the baking soda and citric acid to a small mixing bowl, stir well. Add in soap and essential… Continue reading All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods
Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe
Spring is here and I needed a new body wash, that starts my day with mind wakening aromatherapy. Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Ingredients: 8-ounce squeeze or pump bottle ¾ cup liquid Castile soap, preferably unscented* 6 Tbsp vegetable glycerin 15 drops peppermint essential oil* 15 drops grapefruit essential oil* Directions: Using a small funnel, add the castile soap… Continue reading Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe