Friday, April 7, 2017

Holiday Hand Balm

Let's make our holiday hand balm!
Ingredients:
This recipe makes roughly 9 oz. of salve mixture.
1/2 cup organic olive oil
1/4 cup organic grapeseed oil
1/4 cup organic avocado oil
3 level Tbsp beeswax pastilles
1 level Tbsp organic unrefined shea butter
25 drops organic frankincense essential oil
20 drops myrrh essential oil
20-25 drops organic black spruce essential oil
15 drops organic lavender essential oil
5 drops organic atlas cedar essential oil
Directions:
In a double boiler over low to medium heat, combine oils, beeswax, and shea butter. Heat gently until fully melted and stir often.
While oils and butters are melting, drop essential oils into a small 1/8th ounce screw cap bottle, place cap on bottle, and gently roll bottle between palms to blend.
Once oils, beeswax, and shea butter are fully melted, remove from heat and transfer mixture into a heat-safe measuring cup with a pour spout.
Add blended essential oils and stir to evenly distribute in the balm.
Pour balm into containers of choice, allowing to cool for 1-2 minutes, and then carefully place in freezer for 5-7 minutes. This quick cooling process helps to prevent the shea butter in the mixture from becoming grainy as it cools. Don’t forget the balms in the freezer!
After 5-7 minutes in the freezer, place balms on countertop covered with a paper towel to finish cooling completely. Once completely cooled, cap balms and add your decorative finishes (such as labels, ribbon, etc.).

Homestead Links

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Dehydrating Checked Fruit

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Rainwater Catchment System

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes https://shar.es/19cHLW via @AleaMilham

HOW TO SEAL YOUR OWN FOOD WITH MYLAR BAGS

https://www.thereadystore.com/diy/3619/how-to-seal-your-own-food-with-mylar-bags/?utm_source=20170211b

How To Save Your Own Vegetable Seeds

How To Save Your Own Vegetable Seeds: http://off-grid.info/blog/how-to-save-your-own-vegetable-seeds/

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils #AskWardee 061

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils http://gnowfglins.com/2017/02/08/non-toxic-all-purpose-cleaning-spray-essential-oils-aw061/?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=sumome_share via @tradcookschool

8 Essential Oils In The Kitchen To Improve Health And Flavor

8 Essential Oils In The Kitchen To Improve Health And Flavor http://www.thealternativedaily.com/essential-oils-to-cook-with/

Growing Squash: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Squash

https://morningchores.com/growing-squash/

Friday, February 10, 2017

Smoothie Recipes

4 yummy smoothie recipes that can be prepped ahead and stored in a Ziploc® freezer bag in the freezer! Make one when you need a quick meal!  https://ziploc.com/en/recipes/breakfast/4-prep-n-store-smoothie-recipes?cid=social_Pinterest_promoted-SmoothieInfographic-080116_ZiplocJAS16

10 Rules for a Healthy Low Carb Diet

10 Rules for a Healthy Low Carb Diet http://www.rodalewellness.com/weight-loss/10-rules-for-a-healthy-low-carb-diet

Emergency Preparedness

CDC Emergency Preparedness and You | Gather Emergency Supplies | Disaster Supplies Kit http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/index.asp via @CDCgov

7 Ways to Improve the Shelf Life of your Foods

7 Ways to Improve the Shelf Life of Your Foods http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SaveOurSkills/~3/uxSOo61UA1g/

Essential Oil Hacks for Your Beauty Routine

Essential Oil Hacks for Your Beauty Routine http://www.bhg.com/beauty-fashion/skin-care/essential-oil-hacks-for-your-beauty-routine/

How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Sinus Congestion

How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Sinus Congestion http://www.backdoorsurvival.com/use-essential-oils-to-relieve-sinus-congestion/ via @Survival_Woman

Homemade Peppermint Tooth Powder

Homemade Peppermint Tooth Powder http://granny-miller.com/homemade-peppermint-tooth-powder/

Essential Oil Treatments For Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet

Essential Oil Treatments For Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet: http://www.herbs-info.com/blog/essential-oil-treatments-for-swollen-ankles-legs-and-feet/

25 Essential Oils for Colds to Help You Through This Awful Flu Season

25 Essential Oils for Colds to Help You Through This Awful Flu Season https://morningchores.com/essential-oils-for-colds/

5 Essential Oils to Jumpstart Weight Loss

5 Essential Oils to Jumpstart Weight Loss - Beliefnet http://po.st/UTCFH9 via @po_st

How to Build a Straw Bale Garden

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Handy Kitchen Substitutions

Handy Kitchen Substitutions http://commonsensehome.com/kitchen-substitutions/ via @CommonSenseIdea

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

How to Best Prepare and Eat Aloe Vera & Aloe FAQ

Homemade Essential Oil Recipes

http://www.freebiefindingmom.com/homemade-essential-oil-recipes/

DIY HOMEMADE DISHWASHER SOAP

DIY HOMEMADE DISHWASHER SOAP:
PERFECT FOR HOMESTEADS WITH HARD WATER:
For those of us that like to make our own soaps, you might find that when making dishwashing soap you get a residue on your glass or plastics IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER. We have tried a few different recipes and finally have found one that works perfect for those with HARD WATER leaving NO MORE RESIDUE!!!
Ingredients:
1 cup of Borax
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
1 cup Arm and Hammer washing soda
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
8 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Combine:
Borax, Epsom Salt, Washing Soda, and Lavender Oil
Add Lemon Juice: 1 Tbs at a time until damp, but not soaked
Press into an ice cube tray, recipe fills one tray. Tap on counter to settle in the tray. Dry 3-4 hours. Store in an airtight container.

12 Mind Blowing Reasons Aloe Vera Is A Miracle Medicine Plant

https://bestplants.com/12-mind-blowing-reasons-aloe-vera-is-a-miracle-medicine-plant/

HOMEMADE MOUTHWASH

HOMEMADE MOUTHWASH
I use an empty glass 1 quart vinegar bottle for the mouthwash as it has a nice pour spout and usually has a plastic cap. Your bottle must be very clean, you can actually sterilize the bottle in boiling water for several minutes. Let dry completely. 2 cups distilled water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 10 drops peppermint EO (essential oil) 8 drops tea tree EO, 5 drops lemon EO, 2 drops myrrh EO- optional, 1-2 teaspoons xylitol or to taste. Using a funnel, add baking soda and xylitol first, then water and EO's. If using myrrh, it will tend to collect rather than mingle with other ingredients. Cap it and shake to blend well. Keep in a dark cabinet. Shake well before each use to re-blend. I usually 1 1/2 or double the recipe. Make sure not to swallow the mouthwash!!!



MOTHERWORT-LEMON BALM TINCTURE & ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
I strained and bottled about a quart and a half of Motherwort-Lemon Balm tincture, made homemade mouthwash with essential oils and remineralizing tooth powder today.

Aroma Web

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/therapeuticgradeessentialoils.asp

Sunstone Forumulas

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Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes

http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/

40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/amazing-aloe-vera.htm

Aloe Vera And Why Egyptians Called It The “Plant Of Immortality”

http://www.getholistichealth.com/42343/aloe-vera-and-why-egyptians-called-it-the-plant-of-immortality/

The Real Essential Oils You May Have Overlooked

http://www.uscrisispreppers.com/2015/09/29/the-real-essential-oils-you-may-have-overlooked/

Herb Garden

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Drying herbs and spices

http://prepperswill.com/drying-herbs-and-spices/

Top 10 Medicinal Herbs for your Garden

http://prepperswill.com/top-10-medicinal-herbs-for-your-garden/

30 Most Popular Herbs for Natural Medicine & Medicinal Plants for the Survival Garden

http://www.diyreport.com/30-popular-herbs-natural-medicine-medicinal-plants-survival-garden/

Tumeric Bombs

http://improvedaging.com/anti-inflammatory-turmeric-bombs/

Survival Herbal Recipes from our Ancestors

http://www.theprepperdome.com/survival-herbal-recipes-from-our-ancestors/

10 Essential Herbs

http://aroundthecabin.com/10-essential-herbs/

The 1800s Pain-Relief Plant That Doctors Used

http://www.offthegridnews.com/alternative-health/the-1800s-pain-relief-plant-that-doctors-used/

Detox Soups to Get You Ready for Spring

Detox Soups to Get You Ready for Spring http://healthamor.com/detox-soups-get-ready-spring/

Health Benefits of Garlic and others

http://123healthandbeauty.com/health-benefits-of-garlic/


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13 Natural Remedies for Heartburn Relief

http://www.eatingdigest.com/13-natural-remedies-heartburn-relief/

The Magick Mixture for Health

http://www.healthpedia.us/honey-and-cinnamon-the-magical-mixture-for-health/