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Mosquito Repellent Roller Ball
Living in Minnesota means living with mosquitoes. There is a standing joke that the mosquito is our state bird. Enjoying the sunshine and warmth of summer can be challenging because of these itch-causing pests. I know several people who have an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. The reaction can be much more severe than…
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Environmental Allergy Relief Rollerball Recipe
Environmental allergies such as hay fever, dust, mold, and pet dander are commonplace today. I don’t remember many people in my life as a kid having allergies. Today, everyone in my immediate family experiences allergies, with varying degrees of severity. When my son was little, he reacted to a boxelder tree that my husband cut…
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Itch Relief Essential Oil Rollerball Recipe
I was talking with my best friend on the phone one night, and she had mentioned to me that the night before, the top of her foot started itching, for no apparent reason. She didn’t get bitten by a bug, and she didn’t change her soaps or detergents. Neither of us could figure out why…
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Muscle Ache Relief
The older I get, the more I ache and pain. Everyone has those days when you do just a little too much physical activity that you are not used to, like cutting wood, moving furniture, or maybe just walking a lot, and the end result can be dreadful, especially if you hurt for a day…
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Sinus Pressure Relief Rollerball Recipe
There isn’t much that is more miserable than sinus pain. Everything hurts: your eyes, teeth, and your face. It’s almost impossible to get comfortable enough to rest. Allergies can bring on sinus pressure, but a simple head cold can also trigger the issue. Some of the over-the-counter medications you can take may help, but there…
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Immune Booster Roller Ball Blend
It’s that time of year again, school is back in session, and kids are sick. We all know little people are not the best at washing their hands, covering their mouths when they cough, or turning away when they sneeze, so it’s to be expected that the germs are going to spread. Even though the…
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How to start a plant from a cutting
As I have said previously, my mom loved house plants. I remember that she would make “cuttings” to share with others. It’s really very simple and will work with most plants. Two of the heartiest plants I have in my house are a Golden pothos and a Purple Passion plant. I have had both of…
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Rice Packets
Did you know that white rice has many purposes and can be used for more than eating? I use rice in many different applications. Have you ever had a spice like salt or onion powder become clumped up and solid as a rock? That is because it has been exposed to humidity or moisture. This…
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Simmering Potpourri
There is something special about the warm smell of cinnamon and apples, or pumpkin spice. It’s a smell that we often associate with fall or even winter holidays. What if I said you could enjoy this aroma all year long if you wanted? Here is a simple, inexpensive way to recreate the smell of fall…
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Fall Decorating Idea
I have a “nook” between the cupboards in my dining room that I fill with seasonal decor. Whether it’s a miniature Christmas village or an Easter basket with spring flowers, this area gets changed out quite often. Since fall will be here soon, this is what I have decided to do for this season. This…