Make your own homemade bug sprays and insect repellent and keep pests away – naturally!
Homemade Calamine Lotion
January 24, 2013 | by
Homemade calamine lotion is easy to make and effectively helps with all those itchy bumps from hives, chicken pox, poison ivy, and mosquito bites.
Homemade Cough Drops
November 29, 2012 | by
Our homemade cough drops will soothe your tickly throat, decongest your sinuses, and help you efficiently clear out phlegm. Oh, and they taste great too!
Homemade Bathtub Scrub (with a Surprising Secret Ingredient)
October 25, 2012 | by
We recently discovered that leftover eggshells can be dried and ground into a powder that is the perfect abrasiveness for scrubbing the tub and kitchen sink naturally. Fantastic!
Cinnamon Nutmeg Toothpaste
October 22, 2012 | by
Making your own toothpaste helps you avoid toxic ingredients and allows you create any number of yummy concoctions. Besides being delicious, cinnamon and nutmeg oils are strong antibacterials and great for those with sensitive teeth.
Grow Your Own Mosquito Repellents
July 25, 2012 | by
Making your own bug spray can be fun and practical – see our top picks for botanicals and essential oils that work well.
How to Make Homemade Deodorant
May 7, 2012 | by
Making your own deodorant is fun, easy, and frugal. Grab an old deodorant tube and make your own today.
5 Homemade Facial Toners + How to Make Rosewater
November 21, 2011 | by
Homemade toners are an easy, frugal, and natural way to care for your skin. And when you make your own rosewater, your kitchen smells heavenly!
How to Make Soap (and Why It’s Worth the Effort)
November 12, 2011 | by
Making your own soap isn’t difficult and it’s a frugal, nourishing way to care for your family. It’s fun and satisfying too!
Homemade Cough Syrup
August 22, 2011 | by
This homemade cough syrup soothes a raw throat and stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities, plus is easy, inexpensive, and chemical-free. When you’ve got a hacking cough, this will help you sleep through the night.
