In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to deal with biting, stinging, annoying insects. But we don’t live in a perfect world and unfortunately, sometimes we do get bitten or stung. Bee stings can be…
Natural Remedies
DIY Natural First Aid Spray
Did you know that you can make a DIY natural first aid spray for your whole family? It’s simple to make and uses natural ingredients, including essential oils, to help heal minor cuts, scrapes, and…
The 12 Best Essential Oils for Dry Skin
Does your skin tend to look flaky or rough? Does it sometimes feel itchy? You may have fine lines or even cracks that accentuate the appearance of aging, particularly on your face. These are all…
Natural Home Remedies for Fire Ant Bites
Fire ant bites can be painful, itchy, and downright unpleasant. Luckily there are natural home remedies for fire ant bites that can alleviate the discomfort quickly. I live in New Hampshire, far up in the…
2 Mood-Uplifting Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
If you’re feeling discouraged and “down”, essential oils can be a great way to help lift your mood naturally. One of the simplest and easiest ways is to diffuse your essential oils. Today, I’ll show…
DIY Essential Oil Roller Blend: Flu Fighter
Have you been exposed to the flu? It seems like everyone has this year, but it doesn’t mean you and your family are doomed to catch it. There are many things you can do to…
12 Essential Oils for Fighting the Flu Naturally
The flu appears to be a particularly virulent strain this year and a lot of people are getting knocked down longer than usual. But that doesn’t mean you and your family are doomed to get…
DIY Focus Essential Oil Blend
Kids can have a hard time focusing at school and that’s normal. Sometimes school is just long and can be boring. Or maybe it’s over their head. It’s also possible your child may have ADD,…
Homemade Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Spray + Roller Blend
Mosquitoes. Those darn, annoying pests are one of the not-so-pleasant parts of summer. Luckily, you don’t have to use chemicals like DEET; there are some easy-to-make homemade mosquito repellents that are pretty effective at naturally…
DIY Essential Oil Roller for Mosquito Bite Relief
I’ve always been sensitive to mosquito bites; I swell up quickly and one bite will itch for days. A couple of my kids are the same way. This year, I turned to my trusty essential…
9 Ready-Made Things to Include in a Natural First Aid Kit for Kids
You don’t have to make everything homemade if you want to have a natural first aid kit for your family. Of course, you can if you want to, but if you’re anything like me, you…
The Simple All-Natural Tick Repellent for Dogs
Got ticks? Those little blood-suckers can be a real pain for dogs and us as their humans. Luckily, there’s a very simple all-natural tick repellent for dogs that’s pretty effective. Bailey is our long-haired black…
DIY Natural Essential Oil Tick Repellent
They say 2017 will be a really bad year for ticks and I believe them. Here in New Hampshire, we’ve already picked numerous ticks off the dog and found more than a half-dozen on my…
5 Proven Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies will make you feel miserable year after year and you might feel like you don’t have any choice but to reach for the allergy medication so you can function. But there are actually…
DIY Essential Oil Blend for Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are NOT fun to deal with, whether it’s you suffering from a stuffy nose, sinus issues, coughing, and red, watery eyes or a family member. Sometimes it’s even worse if it’s your spouse…