Natural and Organic Living
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Homemade Ear Drops Remedy (works great!)
As a little girl I was always plagued with lots of ear infections. My mom being the awesome mom she was didn’t always want to load me up with antibiotics and tried several different natural methods to help heal my ear infections up. The best most effective method was and always has been garlic oil in the ears. It works like a charm every time! In fact now that I am a mommy of four I have only ever used garlic oil to heal of ear infections with my kiddos and it has worked every single time! Ingredients 2-3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 TBSP olive oil cotton balls Directions Simply take…
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DIY Homemade Decongestant Shower Tabs
Cold and flu season is upon us and in this house that means MONTHS of sniffles and coughs. As a family of six we seems to pass colds around like wildfire. One of our favorite ways to relieve congestion has always been through Vicks vapor rub and decongestant tabs. But lets face it with 6 of us sick throughout the winter it gets expensive. Thank GOD I discovered this amazing recipe for DIY Homemade Decongestant Shower Tabs. Not only do they work AMAZINGLY but they are only a fraction of the cost! INGREDIENTS 2 Cups Baking Soda 1/4 cup Water 10 Drops Eucalyptus Oil 10 Drops Peppermint Oil 5 Drops…
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12 Uses and Home Remedies for Peppermint Oil
There are so many uses for Peppermint oils. It is seriously a miracle oil! If you are looking for an all in one ingredient to keep in your home I would highly recommend Peppermint oil! It is the heal all, cure all, fix all, clean all – everything oil! Whether you are looking to relieve gas, refresh bad breath or making an all purpose household cleaner – peppermint is the answer! Headaches – Simply apply it to the forehead and the temples, behind the ears, and/or the base of the neck. Give it 5-10 minutes (lay down if you can) and your headache will soon begin to fade away. Make…
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Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
There is nothing more relaxing then soaking your feet in nice warm water and then exfoliating them with a refreshing peppermint scrub. I absolutely love the way my feet feel after getting a pedicure, but let’s face it – it’s just not affordable to get pedicures weekly. I love to give my feet a little extra TLC in between pedi’s. Simply soaking your feet is so good for the dry skin that can build up. However did you know that peppermint has some amazing qualities? My favorite quality is that it is an anti-inflammatory for your feet. This fabulous Peppermint Sugar Scrub makes a fabulous gift. Make some up for…
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5 Reasons You Should Eat Chocolate Guilt Free
Eat chocolate guilt free from this day forward! A chocolate a day keeps the crazy mom away! Chocolate not only keeps women (me) sane. It actually has health benefits. I have included 5 reasons chocolate is actually good for you. Even if you are trying to lose weight you may find that eating a few bites of chocolate each week will actually only benefit your weight loss! So let go of that guilt and let yourself indulge (in moderation)!!! Did you know that Chocolate… Fills You Up: Dark chocolate is rich in fiber. So it will fill you up and decrease your hunger and cravings. Makes Your Heart Healthier: Research as…
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Homemade Lice Prevention Spray
It’s back to school time, which means it’s lice breakout time. That’s right – with the beginning of school often comes a lice season. I have four beautiful children. Two are girls with VERY long hair. We have dealt with lice outbreaks spreading like wildfire though out their schools EVERY YEAR and since my daughters have long hair we used to have at least one breakout each year. Thank goodness I have discovered an amazing remedy that will help reduce the chance of lice in our home. Even better it is super easy to make, 100% natural and smells fabulous. Simply combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and apply…
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100% Natural Luscious Locks and Healthy Hair Serum Recipe
Give your hair this nourishing blend to support those luscious locks. Your hair is one of the most delicate parts on your body. Protect it and give it the shine it deserves with this amazing 100% natural – homemade hair care serum. My favorite part, while I am giving my hair the nutrients it needs to stay healthy, I am avoiding harmful chemicals. This recipe is the perfect remedy to dull, dry and/or frizzy hair. A few spritz of this 100% Natural Hair Care Serum and your hair will be ready to model in no time! Find all of these fabulous ingredients HERE on Amazon! I was able to make this amazing…
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How to clean your ceramic stove top with just 1 household ingredient! (Eco-friendly, chemical free and super easy)
For years I have spent way too much money on ceramic stove top cleaner. Each bottle would cost me $5-7 each and to be honest really didn’t work that well!!! On top of that I hated the chemical smell….I have always felt that if it stinks like chemicals it probably isn’t good for my lungs. I have discovered the absolute BEST solution for cleaning those nasty brown-black rings that develop after cooking on a ceramic stove top. Even better it is made from just one ingredient…that by the way can be found in nearly every household in America!!! Baking soda!!! As you can see I had some pretty narly brownish-black…
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How to clean your microwave without chemicals (or elbow grease)
I hate when I open my microwave and find gobs of splatter everywhere. I swear no matter how hard we try to prevent the food from splattering everywhere – it still happens. I have discovered an amazing and easy way to clean the microwave in less than 30 seconds without any effort at all. As easy as 1-2-3 Fill a microwave safe glass with water 1/2 full. Add 3 tbsp white distilled vinegar. Turn microwave on for 2 minutes. Take a damp cloth and wipe down microwave. Everything should wipe off with easy. No effort, no chemicals.
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Homemade Hairspray Recipe
Hairspray is an essential hair product to most women and even some men! Think about it, generally we use hairspray in our everyday lives! Hairspray has many different essential uses, some examples would be obviously to hold in your style, but also you can use hairspray to remove frizz from your hair, tame fly-aways, and even reduce static! It’s also good to help remove stains from your clothes! However, a lot of people are concerned with the health of people who use an aerosol hairspray! Aerosol cans are bad for the environment! Not to mention, if you want a good hairspray they get VERY pricey these days! So how would…
