Essential Oils as Tick Repellents: What the Research Shows Synopsis: Wondering if essential oils can actually protect you from ticks? This research-backed guide breaks down which essential oils work, which are overhyped, how they work against ticks, and how to use...
Introduction For centuries, people across the globe have turned to the succulent aloe vera plant for its potent healing properties, both inside and out. From ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to modern-day skin care products, this green gem has stood the test of...
Last October, I was going through my usual routine of maintaining one of our cabins. As I swept the deck of one of the cabins, I unknowingly disturbed a yellow jacket nest, and in an instant, I found myself under an attack. The yellow jackets swarmed me, stinging me...
I hope this Summertime First Aid e-book will be helpful to you and your family as you navigate the summer months. Enjoy! Download Your Copy of Summertime First AidThank you for downloading our Summertime First Aid ebook! Whether you're enjoying the great...
Learn how to use essential oils to make effective tick repellents.
Our second summer of COVID has been one of hope, and a return to fear. One thing that remains the same is the outdoors are a safer place to be. And in the sunlight, we get to remind ourselves that we are alive and can still feel joy in these trying times. Outdoor...
Summertime in the days of COVID has us mourning many of the joyful experiences these warm days ordinarily behold. While group gatherings and meal sharing may be postponed, one thing that hasn’t left us in this brave new world is the summer’s sunshine. These rays of...
Summer Healing “Green” Salve For scraped knees, abrasions, itchy skin/spots, dry skin areas Not for use on deep cuts/wounds. Ingredients to make 8-10 2 ounce jars (I made 6 2 ounce jars and 2 tubes of salve with this recipe.) 2 ounces beeswax (shaved or cut into small...
Summer Cooling Gel For: Sunburn / Heat rash / Hives / Inflamed Skin Ingredients: 1/2 cup aloe vera gel 1 tbsp German chamomile hydrosol 1 tbsp Witch hazel hydrosol 1.5 tbsp plantain/chickweed herbal oil (*can use calendula or just plantain herbal oil too) 5 drops...
Over the past week I have been dealing with various batches of poison ivy on my skin. I have quite an allergy to the plant so I also have some hives on my neck in response to the poison ivy rashes on my arms, stomach and legs. I had been using a clay combination to...
A great cooling sugar scrub for the Summer months on into Autumn! Ingredients: 1 cup Brown sugar 1/2 cup Cane sugar 1/2 tsp Cardamom seed (finely ground) 1/2 cup Dried Rose petals 1/2 cup Dried Hibiscus petals 1/2 cup Vanilla infused jojoba oil 1/4 cup Calendula oil...
Our Favorite All Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe for Natural Mosquito Repellent 20 drops Patchouli 15 drops Cedarwood 15 drops Lemongrass 10 drops Geranium 15 drops Peppermint 2 ounces of Spring or Distilled water How to make: Combine all ingredients in a 2 ounce...