Fighting Impetigo Naturally | Home Remedies for Impetigo
Wrestling turned out to be the gift that kept on giving. My son was only a wrestler for two seasons. But he got everything wrestling…
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Natural Relief for Sore Muscles
On my last hiking trip, I covered over 2,000 vertical feet per day for three straight days and almost 22 miles combined. Let me tell…
Home Remedies for Warts + My Three-Step Killer Combo!
You can find home remedies for warts by the dozens with a quick internet search but, as with much of the info found on the…
30-Second Homemade All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Recipe (Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally!)
I’m really not a big DIY person. Yes, I make all my food homemade and from scratch. Well, almost. But I’ve never gotten into greasing…
Yes! It is Possible to Boost Immunity with Diet and Lifestyle
Get an immune booster with these immune boosting foods, vitamins to boost the immune system, and other natural immune boosters. Some people have sledding and…
EPA Says Natural Disinfectant as Effective as Bleach
Wishing there was a natural disinfectant as effective as bleach without all the hazards? Whether you’ve been washing dishes with bleach or just need to…
Are Essential Oils Effective? Free of All Side Effects? You Decide!
Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. In the case of essential oils, there are going to be fewer side effects than man-made…
Your Guide to Using Safe Essential Oils for Kids {VIDEO}
No sooner do I clean up the bathroom and put the box away then it seems to come back out! What box? My essential oils,…
3 Easy Ways to Freshen Your Home Using Essential Oils
This post is from KS Contributing Writer Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook, with photographs by her son Nicholas Efran. Winter is such a cozy…
Why Essential Oils are Better Than Penicillin
I’ve been fascinated with bacteria and how our bodies interact with them ever since I did an experiment in college about hand-washing and learned how…
Are Essential Oils Detrimental To Natural Living?
What does a natural lifestyle mean to you? That’s a good question. And not so easy to answer when you really think about it. There…
Preventing Motion Sickness in Children (or “How We Got to Travel Again”)
Car trips with children can be a harrowing experience for any parent, but when you have a child who gets motion sickness – that’s a…
How We Use Our Lavender Roll-On from MadeOn
Let’s talk about some of Murphy’s Laws of parenting. Doesn’t it feel like the constipated baby always blows out when you’re one minute late to…
I Might Have to Trash Some Essential Oil Bottles
I do NOT like wasting money. And almost as much, I dislike throwing things away that I spent money on. Remember that time I tried…
“Mommy, I Hurt!” Natural Remedies to Be “Dr. Mom” and Keep Your Family Feeling Well
Ever had an out of body “mom” experience? Not the kind where you look at yourself and think, “Uh oh, that’s a little more pudge…
I’m Not Afraid to Use Essential Oils with My Kids Anymore
Just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safe for all ages. Not all essential oils are safe for babies and kids. Keep reading to…
How to Dilute Essential Oils for Topical Application
A printable chart with all the drops and teaspoon ratios at every age group! It’s important to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil. Learn…
Is Lavender Just a Pretty Smell or Something More?
Why are there so many different prices when you start shopping for essential oils? There are lots of reasons, from prettier marketing jacking up prices…
Homemade Hard Lotion: A Tale of a Distracted DIY Mom {GUEST POST}
This is a guest post by my friend-in-real-life, Laurie. She and I met and connected because we both had babes in slings at our sons’…
It’s Scary When Your Child Can’t Breathe (Natural Remedies for Croup)
If croup hits, you want to be prepared. Make sure you have these home remedies for croup on hand before you need them.”My kids always…