We live in a very dry climate, particularly in the winter. This leads to us needing to have the windows closed for just under half of one full year, due to the cold. So you can imagine how very dry and stale our indoor air becomes! I have managed to remedy this situation by growing what is now an incredibly large family of houseplants. This helps to solve our stale indoor air issue, while providing added beauty to our home by bringing the outdoors, indoors. One of the best ways to freshen up ... Read the Post
10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air
DIY Herbal Cleansing Lotion (+ Firm Skin Naturally!)
There are lots of simple ways to naturally firm and cleanse your skin. If you are looking to keep your skin youthful - and let's be honest... who isn't? - then one of the main goals is firming and smoothing. You will absolutely love this herbal cleansing lotion! We want to be smoothing out lines and wrinkles, and tightening the skin around eyes, mouth, and neck. There is a lovely herbal cleansing lotion that I love to use. But before we get to that, I have compiled a list of natural ways you ... Read the Post
Essential Oils For Making a Spiritual Connection
I absolutely love using essential oils! My collection is vast, and ever growing. I use them in making bath salts, and for creating massage oil blends, among other uses. Essential oils being used as a means of spiritual connection is in no way a new idea. The use of essential oils in ceremonies and religious tradition dates back all the way to ancient days. Oils have had many uses to humanity throughout the ages. Essential oils have long been known for their physical benefits, but their spiritual ... Read the Post
How to Take Care of Roses
Do you want to see your roses thriving? Well, these beautiful flowering shrubs will require care for their overall health and vigor. If you are a beginner, you may be thinking caring for roses is a complicated task. Fortunately, roses don’t require high-maintenance as it is often thought to be. Read on to find out the basics that will transform and elevate your rose garden. Watering Tip # 1 Rule of thumb: Water around the base of the plant, and make sure the roses get about 2 inches of water ... Read the Post
3 Promising Native Remedies for Cancer
In addition to the specifics, there are a few wise, general rules to follow in any cancer-preventing or cancer-fighting diet. Cancer is a frightening illness, and even hearing the word can be scary. Thus, it’s comforting to know that there are spices and foods that can help prevent and fight cancer. Here are some of those foods. First, variety is essential. Second, that variety needs to be plant-based, meaning the greater variety of fruits and vegetables you consume, the better. Third, the ... Read the Post
Tips for Growing Plants Indoors
Connecting with nature feels magnificent. It’s restorative and allows you to step outside your busy life for a while and breathe. But there are already so many demands to juggle, work, study, family, that getting some nature time often falls off the to-do list. The good news is that you don’t need to commit to a weekend hike in the mountains to reconnect with nature. It can be a quick, restorative check-in that’s easy to integrate into your day. Try one of these suggestions right now to get a ... Read the Post