Thrifty Herbal Cleaners for a Healthier Home
July 28, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under cleaning, health, household product
The following is a guest post.
What could be better than saving money, reducing landfill waste and at the same time making your home safer for you family? Making your own simple cleaning products will accomplish all three of these and give you a sense of self sufficiency that is very powerful. Who knows, it may start you down the same path that I took ten years ago to simplify my life by teaching myself to do things that I had previously relied on others to do for me.
Maybe you have started on this journey already but haven’t had the confidence …read more
Giveaway 1: Honey Thyme Herb Farm Products
April 20, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under prizes & giveaways
Hooray for giveaways! The Bloggy Giveaways are finally here!
Our first giveaway is from Honey Thyme Herb Farm. If you’d like to know more about these natural products, please read my review or visit Theresa’s Honey Thyme Herb Farm website.
Here’s what Theresa is giving away:
2 lip balm
1 hand salve
1 lotion bar (my favorite)
The package is valued at $21! A note from Theresa:
My philosophy is to keep my recipes pure and simple using organically grown herbs mostly from my garden and honey, beeswax and propolis from my bee hives. My honey is 100% pure and unfiltered and my body products are made with pure vegetable oils, specifically …read more
Amazing Benefits from Honey
April 19, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under health, prizes & giveaways
Just a few months ago, I was visiting my aunt and she wanted me to try the lotion bar that she had purchased from Honey Thyme Herb Farm. She knows that I have really bad eczema and she was certain that the lotion bar would help. After just a few uses, I could tell a big difference.
A few months later, when I visited my aunt again, I used the lotion bar a few more times. Again, I received quick results. I decided that I needed to contact Theresa at Honey Thyme Herb Farm to get some of these products to try for myself.
These are the …read more
A Natural Way to Dye Eggs
April 5, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under children's activity, craft ideas, food, holidays
I remember being in 4th grade. We had to give “how to” speeches in front of the class. One girl gave a speech on how to dye eggs using natural things from your kitchen. My mom and I tried it right away.
Some suggested items for dyeing eggs are onion skins, red cabbage, coffee, beets, and tumeric. You’ll need some vinegar too. Here’s what Martha Stewart has to say:
Dye Recipes
Select a dyeing agent, and place it in the pot using the amount listed below. Add 1 quart water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar to pot; if more water is necessary to cover …read more
