(NaturalNews) Essential Oils extracted from common kitchen herbs and spices can be used as safer, less destructive pesticides, according to research led by Murray Isman of the University of British Columbia and presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. “We are exploring the potential use of natural pesticides based… Read More
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Dry Skin Brushing: The Secret to Radiant Skin
Have you ever wondered if there was a secret to healthy, younger looking skin? What if that secret was virtually free and easy to achieve? Well, the good news is that there is a secret, and that it is easier to achieve than you might think…it is called “Dry Skin Brushing”. The benefits of this simple… Read More
Green Cleaning Basics
The markup on cleaning supplies has much to do with packaging and advertising. Otherwise, it costs very little to make a cleaning detergent. We can save by creating our own natural alternatives with simple, inexpensive household ingredients like vinegar, ammonia, baking soda and water. For example, to make a window and glass cleaner, simply mix… Read More
Lavender Cranberry Enzyme Mask
This refreshing mask will exfoliate, soften and hydrate your skin. Cranberries offer a load of vitamin C, and the active enzymes from the fruit will help to exfoliate that dull, winter-dry skin. This mask will help to reduce dead skin cells and leave your face feeling fresh, soft and glowing! Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cranberries… Read More
Banana Nut French Toast with Lavender Honey Butter
Several years ago, my sister Sharon treated me to a “girls weekend away” in Manistee, Michigan at a quaint little Bed & Breakfast near Lake Michigan. We thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing weekend, and while there, the innkeepers made an incredible breakfast that included French toast with a sumptuous banana-nut filling. The recipe here is my… Read More
Natural Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Mouthwash…something that you’d never think could possibly contain chemicals! In my quest for natural products, I came across an article warning about the dangers of chemicals commonly found in ever-day beauty products. I was shocked to learn that One ingredient in particular, propolyene glycol, was used to strip floor wax (yes, I said floor wax…prololyene glycol… Read More