The bugs are out in full force now. At my dads memorial, I opted to cheat and grab some premade bug spray to only discover I had an allergic reaction to it. So instead of avoiding a few bug bites I ended up itching and stinging from head to toe. I learned a valuable lesson that night bout taking short cuts when you have sensitivity issues. So I whipped up a homemade bug spray to get us through the ...
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Uses For Turmeric
When it comes to herbs in your medicinal garden or kitchen spice rack you can't go wrong with turmeric. This root spice has many benefits for you to take advantage of to help keep your family healthy and happy. I have personally seen the value of this herb in caring for my family. From grandmas arthritis to my husband's knee he injured in the Army there are so many uses for pain but when I decided ...
Tips For Healthy Athletic Kids
Sports are great for wearing kids out and giving them something to do instead of getting into trouble when they get bored. Athletic kids need a bit more to stay healthy than less active children. Built Bar sent us a box of protein bars to review last week and the kids and I cat down to talk about how protein bars are a great way to give our bodies what they need after being very active. Then we ...
Turmeric Milk Recipe: Amazing Benefits of Turmeric Milk
Like moon milk, turmeric milk is a trendy hipster drink right now. Now let's make this clear. I am not a hipster in any way. This mom of soon to be 6 doesn't have time for that but the health benefits of these new trendy drinks can't be ignored. While this won't replace your morning coffee it does make a great option for your bedtime ritual to help you and your kids sleep better. What is ...
45 Of The Best Plants For A Medicinal Garden
My gardening plans went down the drain this year after the accident and the rough weather we had this spring. I find myself planning my garden for next year fully expecting to be up for the challenge. For now, we have some indoor plants and potted plants out on the porch where the constant rain doesn't bother them as much. Oh, how I love having live plants around the house. I use a lot of herbs ...
Uses for Tea Tree Oil
When it comes to useful essential oils tea tree oil falls on just about everyone's list. Even people that do not use essential oils regularly have known the power of tea tree oil for years. This essential oil can be found in many commercially produced products with nearly unlimited used for tea tree oil. What is tea tree oil good for? So what exactly is tea tree oil and what is tea ...