Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a useful culinary and medicinal herb to grow in your garden. It thrives in dry, hot Mediterranean climates. As I walk through the streets of Jerusalem I’m greeted by olive trees, pomegranate bushes, roses, and herbs growing profusely in the arid heat. The sidewalks are littered with over ripe pomegranates that […]
Is it Prepping or is it Homesteading? Answers From the Preparedness Mama
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Prepping or homesteading? In this interview with Shelle Wells of Preparedness Mama, we talk about the incident that led her into preparedness and why as a single mom, she changed everything in order to be prepared. Then we zero in on the nuances of the differences between preparedness and homesteading and why it matters. What […]
12 DIY Skin Care Products to Make Your Skin Glow
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DIY skin care products can give you that healthy glow that makes you feel like the confident, vibrant, and beautiful woman you are. Healthy skin is more than skin deep. It begins with healthy nutrition, low in simple carbohydrates, high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. But for maintenance healthy skin needs healthy skin care. Not […]
Herbal Tooth Powder for Healthy Gums and Teeth
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DIY herbal tooth powder can be mixed together in just 5 minutes. It is inexpensive and healthy for your teeth, stimulating your gums, and refreshing your mouth. Dental hygiene is a major budget item with toothpaste, dental floss, mouth wash, teeth cleaning, and dental visits taking a big bite out of the family budget. Yet […]
Fresh Peach Salsa with Lemon Balm and Lime (Served with BC Wild Pink Salmon)
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Peach salsa with fresh lemon balm and lime is a freshing change from a squeeze of lemon for wild salmon fillets and whole salmon. The peaches are in season at the same time as pink and sockeye salmon come into the dock, so grab a few pounds when you bring home the catch and try […]
DIY Natural Deodorant with Frankincense for Sensitive Skin
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You can make DIY natural deodorant in just 15 minutes and have a gentle and safe solution for body odor and sweat. Frankincense is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal, while being gentle on the skin. It is a first rate essential oil to use near the breasts and lymph nodes with recognized anti-tumor and lymphatic benefits. […]
Elderberry Syrup, Your First Defense Against Seasonal Flus and Colds
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Elderberry syrup Elderberry syrup is the first thing I grab when someone in my family has a sore throat, cough, or sniffles. Common cold remedies like elderberry syrup can actually work better than OTC meds in shortening the duration of viruses. Scientific studies show that elderberry prevents viruses from replicating in the body, shortening the […]
DIY DandeLion Balm for Sore Muscles and Joints
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DandeLion balm is skin nourishing and useful for easing sore muscles, chapped skin, joint pain, headache, chest congestion, and other common complaints. Dandelion balm is nourishing and protective. You need this Lion Balm in your home apothecary to roar against pain and inflammation. When I was in high school a friend, Lillian, an immigrant to […]
