Rose Hip Jam or Syrup Recipe

With Valentine’s Day coming up, what better way to surprise your loved one than with a thoughtful, delicious handmade gift? And let’s face it – there is almost no gift better than food, especially when you want to show someone you love them. If jam could...

DIY Holiday Potpourri

Having a hard time thinking of quick, unique holiday gifts? Think no more – this easy homemade holiday potpourri recipe is deliciously aromatic, creative, and easy to make last-minute! Potpourri can be made in large batches for many people, is totally customizable for...

How to Make Vanilla Extract

Now is the time of year when baking really kicks it up a notch, with cookies and cakes and spices around every corner. One of the most common ingredients for holiday cooking is vanilla extract – delicious, warm, and full of holiday cheer. Instead of buying your...

DIY Facial Serum

You may hear the word ‘oil’ and immediately think that is something to avoid putting on your face. Oily skin is often attacked by dozens of commercial products meant to strip your skin of its natural oils. Guess what? Those oils are actually the best thing...

DYI Basic Herbal Lintment

Herbal lintments are one of the easiest – to make at home. Using a basic recipe, there are endless combinations of herbs and essential oils you can use to make a wide variety of herbal home remedies, from disinfection cuts to soothing sore muscles. The recipe below is...

Beauty Hacks from the Garden

When you plant a garden, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t beauty products. Many people plant fruit and veggies, pretty flowers, or a variety of herbs for medicinal or cooking purposes – but there is more potential for that plot of soil! There are many...