This homemade thyme elderberry syrup for colds and flu is much cheaper than buying it—and it works!
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14 Natural Sore Throat Remedies You Can Make At Home
Soothe your sore throats naturally with these simple homemade remedies—you probably have the ingredients for most of them in your pantry right now!
A Nutritionist Shares: The 12 Best High Protein Snacks
No hype, no expensive superfoods - just the very best snacks to help power you through the day.
How to Make Himalayan Salt Candle Diffusers (+ 7 Essential Oil Blends Perfect for Fall)
Purify the air and diffuse essential oils at the same time with this easy DIY project.
9 Homemade Treatments for Dandruff + Thinning Hair
These homemade treatments for dandruff and thinning hair include soothing, natural ingredients like coconut milk, tea tree and mint.
7 Things To Know About Buying a Salt Lamp
Thinking about buying a salt lamp? Read this first.
6 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne
It turns out that apple cider vinegar isn't just good for your insides, it's fabulous for your skin too!
11 Must-Try DIY Sheet Mask Tutorials
Sheet masks are fun, but the cost can add up fast. Solution? DIY it, of course.
DIY Self Tanner 3 Ways for a Natural Sunless Tan
Looking to fake a fresh sun-kissed glow or accentuate the glow you’ve already got? These 3 DIY sunless tanning lotion recipes are for you.
Make Your Own Calamine Lotion + 11 More Natural Bug Bite Itch Relief Remedies
If you're headed outside this summer, chances are you will encounter flying pests. This year, skip the expensive pharmacy and make your own bug bite itch relief cream.
11 Foot Soak Recipes to Treat Your Feet
Try one of these foot soaks to treat your feet, no matter how they’re feeling.
The Health Benefits of Tea + 15 Teas for Any Ailment
Learn all about the health benefits of tea, and find an herbal tea to soothe any ailment—from colds and allergies to insomnia and cramps.
12 Natural Remedies for Household Pests
Skip the store-bought insecticides and use these all-natural methods for combating bugs.
How to Make a DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
Get the benefits of aromatherapy all day long with these easy DIY diffuser bracelets.
13 Essential Oils That Repel Bugs Naturally
Keep insects at bay without the harmful chemicals.
10 Bug-Repelling Plants Your Backyard Needs
Get rid of unwanted summer party crashers with these plants that naturally repel bugs.
DIY 5-Ingredient Rose Salve for Skin and Hair
Nourish skin, tame flyaways, and encourage wound healing with this easy 5-ingredient rose salve.
Argan Oil + Rosewater Soap with Pink Clay
Pink clay, rosewater and Himalayan pink salt come together to make a super pretty-in-pink soap bar that makes a great gift.
Make a Month of Frozen Green Smoothies in an Hour
Make a month of frozen green smoothies in an hour with this simple, customizable technique.
DIY Herb + Spice Melt + Pour Glycerin Soap Recipe (Perfect for Gifts!)
The perfect DIY gift idea for anyone on your list: all-natural homemade glycerin soaps with pretty herbs and spices.
Make Your Own Homemade Gatorade + 7 Flavor Ideas
Homemade Gatorade has all the replenishment your body needs on a hot day, without the artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.
11 Fermented Probiotic Drinks You Can Make at Home
It's easier than you think—and you'll save so much money.
14 Simple Recipes That Will Help You Debloat - Fast!
Kick bloating to the curb with the help of these recipes.
DIY Rosemary Hair Serum Recipe + How To Use Rosemary for Hair Growth
Because who doesn't need a scalp massage once in a while?
A Bedtime Smoothie for Better Sleep
Say good-bye to your sleep issues with this insomnia-fighting smoothie, loaded with ingredients high in tryptophan, protein and omega-3s.
The Best DIY Oil Cleanser Recipes for Every Skin Type
Even oily skin will love this DIY cleanser from Nadia Neumann's Glow: The Nutritional Approach to Naturally Gorgeous Skin.
DIY Micellar Water: How To Make This Gentle Skin Cleanser At Home
Making your own micellar water with rose water, aloe and glycerin. It sweeps away dirt and makeup in one rinseless step — and it’s gentle enough to use around the eyes!
Create Your Own Rose Perfume: 9 Simple Recipes to Try
Capture the sweet fragrance of roses in this guide to making rose perfume. Whether you’re using fresh rose petals, dried roses, rosewater, or rose essential oil, you can create a unique and personal fragrance with these 9 simple rose perfume recipes. As a perfume enthusiast, I started crafting homemade perfume recipes more than a decade...
Homemade Minty Clove Mouthwash + Breath Spray
Make your own minty clove mouthwash and breath spray using only natural ingredients.
How to Make Your Own Natural Antibacterial Salve
Use this all-natural antibacterial cream infused with lavender and calendula on scrapes or cuts instead of reaching for Neosporin.
Rosemary Fenugreek Scalp Serum To Boost Hair Growth
This light moisturizing scalp serum contains hair-boosting herbs like fenugreek, peppermint, rosemary, and saw palmetto. Massage it into the scalp to create a tingling, cooling sensation that can soothe irritation and help boost hair growth. And since it’s water-based, you don’t have to worry about it causing an oily scalp! Yes, there’s an herb for...
4 Easy Ways to Make a Matcha Latte
These brightly colored, energy boosting and antioxidant-rich lattes are the the best way to improve your morning ritual.
Natural Fruit Gummies Recipe + Benefits of Eating Gelatin
Amped by the the benefits of gelatin, these natural fruit gummies are a fun homemade treat made with all-natural ingredients - honey, gelatin, lemon juice, and ginger. I normally cringe when my kids ask for gummy candies because they are usually loaded with sugar and food coloring, but not when they're having these. Recently a...
8 Homemade Banana Hair Mask Recipes For All Hair Types
Learn how bananas benefit our health and hair, and get six banana hair mask recipes to restore the strands of every hair type.
DIY Homemade Natural Dishwasher Detergent Tablets
After making (and totally loving!) this grease-fighting lavender dish soap, I decided it was time to ditch my automatic dishwashing detergent tablets, too. Sure, they work great, but I was ready to go a more natural route. And let me tell you, I'm even more in love with this than the liquid dish soap! Making...
How to Make a Refreshing Lilac Cordial Recipe for Spring
This fermented floral drink also happens to be fantastic for your gut health.
How To Use Essential Oil In Soap (+ 6 Blends To Try!)
Use essential oils to make your own melt-and-pour soap. (Just don't tell anyone how easy it was to make!)
12 Overnight Hairstyles To Wake Up To Great Hair
Let your hair do its thing while you sleep! These overnight hairstyles that will leave you with gorgeous locks in the morning.
How to Make Essential Oil Bath Bombs Without Citric Acid
No need to go hunting for citric acid--these aromatherapy bath bombs are made with an ingredient you can find at any grocery store.
Skin-Brightening Hibiscus Vitamin C Toner Mist
A simple vitamin C toner recipe that's easy to make, inexpensive and highly effective at strengthening the skin's defenses against aging.