Category Archives: Health and Natural Remedies

In Memoriam: John Nickel, the Gentleman Cowboy Who Bucked the Status Quo

On July 25, 2013, the world lost a generous, kind, strong man. John Nickel was[...]

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Homemade Bug Spray and Insect Repellents

Make your own homemade bug sprays and insect repellent and keep pests away - naturally![...]

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Homemade Chewable Gummy Vitamins

Making your own gummy vitamins is easy, frugal, and a great way to nourish your[...]

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Homemade Calamine Lotion

Homemade calamine lotion is easy to make and effectively helps with all those itchy bumps[...]

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Homemade Bleach

Homemade bleach is an effective disinfectant, clothes whitener, and all-purpose household sanitizer. Check out our[...]

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Homemade Cough Drops

Our homemade cough drops will soothe your tickly throat, decongest your sinuses, and help you[...]

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Nourishing Foods for Labor and Childbirth (+ a recipe for Groaning Cake)

Eating nourishing foods at the beginning of labor can give you the energy you need[...]

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Cinnamon Nutmeg Toothpaste

Making your own toothpaste helps you avoid toxic ingredients and allows you create any number[...]

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A Common Sense Guide to Vaccines (+ a free printable)

It's Vaccine Awareness Week and we're celebrating with this Common Sense Guide to Vaccines, which[...]

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Do You Love Shoes? Save 40% This Weekend Only!

These handmade shoes by a fourth-generation artisan from Spain last for years, promote good health,[...]

Soaked, Sprouted, or Soured: The Healthy Way to Treat Your Grains

By preparing your grains before eating them, they become much more digestible and more nutritious.[...]

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Grow Your Own Mosquito Repellents

Making your own bug spray can be fun and practical - see our top picks[...]

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Simply the Best Diaper Cream Ever

While using pure coconut oil one day as a substitute diaper cream, we unexpectedly discovered[...]

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Breastmilk (or Raw Milk) Popsicles

Breastmilk popsicles provide a nourishing treat for older babies and toddlers on hot summer days[...]

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Chai Kombucha

This light, smooth, probiotic drink is both nourishing and refreshing. Even if you think you[...]

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Chicken Stew with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Nourishing chicken stock and immune-stimulating garlic team up in this warming stew to nourish you[...]

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How to Make Homemade Deodorant

Making your own deodorant is fun, easy, and frugal. Grab an old deodorant tube and[...]

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Cloth Diapering When Your Child Has Eczema (or Other Skin Conditions)

Caring for babies who are constantly itchy, sore, or suffering from open wounds is often[...]

Breastfeeding: Tips for Getting Off to a Good Start

Whether you're a new mom or a breastfeeding veteran, here are a few tips to[...]

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18 Uncommon Uses for Baking Soda

Baking soda has a great many uses around the house and is a frugal way[...]

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Treating a GBS+ Pregnancy Naturally

GBS (Group Beta Streptococcus) is routinely screened late in pregnancy and if you're one of[...]

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10 Real Food Goals

Following these 10 real food goals will help ANYONE eat more mindfully, healthfully, and vibrantly![...]

10 Reasons to Eat More Fermented and Cultured Foods

Fermented and cultured foods heal our bodies and provide needed enzymes and vitamins. From sourdough[...]

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5 Homemade Facial Toners + How to Make Rosewater

Homemade toners are an easy, frugal, and natural way to care for your skin. And[...]

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