Winter Preparation...

It's time to get ready for winter, and yes, that means cleaning up the outside of your home before it's covered in snow. This means washing off that deck, making sure your driveway looks its best, and gearing up your furnace to provide you with lovely warmth all winter long. These things can all be done surprisingly easy, including getting your home draft-free so you don't lose all your heat in the winter time (which saves you money!).

Homemade Deck Cleaner, Quick and Easy! is a super effective way to clean off your deck both now and in the spring once the snow has gone. This solution will come in handy over and over again, and is super easy (and chemical-free) to make!

Moss on Your Sidewalks or Deck: Get Rid of that Moss, Quick and Easy! Yup, your clothing detergent can come in super handy for ridding your sidewalk and driveway from all that nasty moss- better save this one for spring, too!

 

Easy Ways to Cut Down on Heating Costs This Winter -who doesn't want to save money, starting right now? Hmm... if your heater has been turned on, then you could be already be throwing money away!

Cold and Flu Season...Yay....:(

Gritty eyes, stuffy, runny nose, nausea, aches and pains...oh my! With cough and cold syrups being expensive, expansive (what to choose?) and not always safe, how do you make yourself feel better before you feel worse? (yes, chicken soup does boost your immunity and help you get better, sooner, BTW...)

Homemade Nasal Sprays and Eye Washes is a great start. When a cold has taken over your sinuses, give yourself a fighting chance by helping to break up that mucous and flush it out with this safe, easy, and homemade spray.

The Best Herbal Teas for a Cough or Cold can be a super lifesaver (and remember, for a flu, any type of sodium-reduced broth is a great remedy) can help you feel better. Believe it or not, you can treat a nasty cough by putting white sugar on a cut white onion, allowing the sugar to turn to syrup overnight, and then drinking the sugary onion syrup the next morning. Tried and true old-school remedy- that WORKS!

 

Hacking Cough? Don't Take Cough Medicine- Here's Why Cough medicine is actually WORSE for your symptoms than not taking it would be- read this before you hit that med aisle in your local grovery store.

 

PS- the best remedy for your cold, flu, and coughing symptoms is super simple and cheap- honey, lemon juice, and water. Stay hydrated, stay healing...stay WELL this season!

Long, Beautiful, HAIR!

Winter is fast approaching, which means it's time to start paying attention to HAIR- keeping hair soft, luxurious and to keep hair from drying out during the harsh winter months can be harder than it is to keep warm. Fireplaces and heat indoors can dry out hair quicker than you can say 'split ends', so it's time to start repairing and caring for hair before the harsh winter makes it look like a frizzy mop.

Cure for Dry, Frizzy Hair offers a super quick and easy 'duh' solution to dry, frizzy hair!

Does Hair Grow Faster in the Winter?  - it sure seems like it does to me!

 

Prevent Split Ends and Hair Breakage is perhaps the best advice you can receive for those harsh winter months!

 

PS- avocado is the BEST food ever when it comes to healthy hair and nails- eat avocado for healthy hair and nails, and make an avocado paste to place on your hair to rehydrate it, quick and easy! The cheapest and yummiest hair mask you will ever use!

Revamp That Winter Wardrobe!

Fall is here, and Winter is well on its way. Why go all out and buy a whole new wardrobe when you can make your own homemade fashion? Learn to make your old sweaters and jackets new again (and save some serious cash) with Make Your Old Sweaters and Jackets New Again! You won't be rushing out to buy new clothes when you can make your own fashionable pieces with items you already have!

But still want 'new' clothes for this coming chilly season? Know the do's and don'ts of thrift store shopping, so you can get some great deals without going completely crazy- Thrift Store Clothes Shopping - Dos and Don'ts  and How to Get the Best Deals at Thrift Stores will lead you well on your way to restocking your wardrobe for any season without emptying your wallet.

ENJOY!                                          

PS- Don't know what colors to wear for Fall?

Fall-Inspired Colors for Clothing and Fingernails will get you going! Look no further than right outside your own window!

Clothes the Natural Way...

This is something that I found so cool I just had to share- Make Your Own De-wrinkle Fabric Spray takes all the drama out of trying to make your clothes look and feel perfect- without all the chemicals (and cost) of storebought products. No more shoving your clothes in the dryer to try to de-wrinkle them! yay!...AND...

How vinegar works with clothing is like magic. If you want super soft, bright, and detergent-free (which means non itchy) clothes, then try a bit of vinegar in your wash. You will be HOOKED! See how: Homemade Detergents for Sensitive Skin  can totally save your skin!

Varicose Veins- Relieve That Pain and have Great Legs!

Did you know that witch hazel is a great remedy for the pain and swelling of varicose veins? That's what makes witch hazel great for hemorrhoids as well (just dab the witch hazel on the source directly for relief from swelling, pain, and discomfort...). Varicose veins are no laughing matter, and while getting your legs moving and keeping an ideal weight is the best way to prevent them, treating varicose veins isn't all too complicated on its own.

Homemade Varicose Vein Cream is a great way to treat the pain and appearance of these veins (even broken capillaries on the face). Natural Treatment for Varicose Veins can also help keep future veins at bay, but prevention is key, after all- How to Prevent Varicose Veins and Improve Circulation Naturally helps to keep those nasty veins at bay to begin with!

If you have broken capillaries on your face, there is a natural remedy for that as well (lemon juice, anyone?) Find out how with Natural Treatment for Broken Capillaries on the Face that are easy to follow- before long, you'll have the amazing feeling (and looking) skin you've always wanted! Yay!

Beauty and the Cheap...

Don't get me wrong, I love to make sure I look my best, but that usually requires spending a ton on stuff like eye creams, anti-wrinkle this, anti-sag that. I mean, come on! I'm 27 years old and I'll be broke trying to get my piece of the fountain of youth...unless...I learn how to make anti-get old (ha ha) stuff myself. So, without further ado, Homemade Toner for Wrinkles  (super quick and cheap and easy- yay!) and find out how rosehip seed oil is your very very best friend in

Rosehip Seed Oil for Wrinkles, Fine Lines, and Stretch Marks - trust me, it's better than Bio Oil (which is pricey) ANY DAY.

 

If you are having trouble finding natural ingredients on a daily basis, then check out eBay- it's my main source for buying herbs and ingredients that are tough to find in the store, like the rosehip seed oil...

 

PS- OLIVE OIL IS A GREAT MOISTURIZER BEFORE BED- IT JUST MAY BE THE BEST ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM YOU'VE EVER USED...

EEK! Mice!

I HATE mice, and for some reason my dog is a decent mouser while my cat is the one who brings in live mice and lets them run loose in the house. So, I had to figure out a way to get rid of the critters without poisoning my own pets in the meantime.

Repelling Mice: Natural Mouse Repellent is a super solution, particularly if you don't want mice in the first place and have pets in your home that you don't want to poison. This natural mouse repellent will both keep mice away and drive them out of your home, quick and easy. No poison required. A great repellent with ingredients you already have! Enjoy!

 

 

Nasty BBQ Grill?

Summer is coming to an end (sigh...) and it's time to get that BBQ grill nice and shiny for next year. But with all that grime and dried, charred stuff on there, it's easier to ignore it than not. However, you can indeed Clean Off Your Grill, Quick and Easy! using items you already have in your home. Even that tin foil you used to avoid drippings on the grill are going to come in super handy! So, if you're getting in some last-minute BBQ gatherings this weekend, don't forget how to clean up that grill, quick and easy!
                                                       Have a great weekend!

Hair, Hair Everywhere, On My Face, and YUCK, "Down There"...

Being a hairy beast isn't such a great thing, especially for us ladies who like to stay trimmed and feminine all over. So, Homemade Leg Wax is a great solution, and FINALLY gives you something to do with all those old T-shirts! Plus, you aren't shaving as often (note: witch hazel can help relieve those nasty razor bumps) and don't have to deal with all those stubbles. And, YES, it is safe to use this leg wax on your bikini area because the ingredients are all natural.

Scared to wax because of the pain? How to Relieve Pain when Waxing Hair will keep you feeling your best before and after your waxing experience (a few cocktails may help as well...)

Hair on the face is another issue altogether. Yes, you can wax that nasty hair off, or you can be a bit more humane and simply lighten that hair so it can't be seen (I personally have no real issue with my little mustache, but hey, women differ in how they prefer to deal with these little hairy issues). Natural Lip Hair Bleach is safe, natural, and effective. You will quickly realize why lemon juice is your very best friend (along with witch hazel, of course...)               Enjoy!

Got Flies? Homemade 'Git-rid-of-em' Remedies!

Flies, those nasty little buggers. Aside breaking out the flyswatter or gag-inducing bugspray, what do you do? Well, you can do what I do and get a little creative. There are quite a few ways to rid your home of flies (hint: flies HATE vinegar) without poisoning your own household.

Got Flies? Homemade Fly Paper This super easy way to get rid of flies involves ingredients you already have.

 

Or, if killing them on the spot (or even just repelling them) is your thing, how about Homemade, Chemical-free Bug Spray for Your Home that won't break the bank or fill your lungs with dangerous toxins? I won't go a summer without it (I live near a field of cows, so our flies are a huge nuisance)!

 

And, if you have a bit of a green thumb (unlike me, sigh...), then you should know of plants and herbs that flies actually cannot stand to be around. Perhaps the ultimate (and most green) way to rid your home of pesky flies,  Plants that Repel Flies  can be a huge lifesaver, and look prettier, too!

It's ALL About the HAIR...

Since I haven't combed my hair since last Friday (seriously), and I get tangles in my hair by simply looking at the wind, detangler is my best friend. But Homemade Hair Detangler Spray is quick, easy, and super cheap! You can make it yourself (you already have the ingredients, I promise)... Your kiddos will thank you, too!

Oh, and if you want to liven up your blah hair color without using those harsh chemicals and stinky hair dyes, why don't you try to Make Your Own Hair Dye! It's a lot easier than you would think, and doesn't leave you with dry, damaged hair afterwards! Enjoy!

(personally, that's the reason why I buy canned beets- I love the juice for putting in my conditioner and shampoo bottles; it smells great and adds a lovely red highlight, I've been doing this for years for my natural copper highlights :)

Into making your own hair products? Make Your Own Hair Spray! and Homemade Hair Gel too- when you run out of beauty products (or just don't want all that super heavy gunk in your hair) these recipes can be a real lifesaver, and are healthier on your hair!

Ooh La La Natural!

I love makeup as much as the next girl (OK, I actually rarely wear makeup, but when I do, I hate it to be thick and gloppy...). So, today we have- homemade makeup! As in Vaseline for mascara (just put some Vaseline on your finger or a cotton swab and saturate your eyelashes, I love that glossy look without the weight and it actually keeps your lashes healthier...). You can make darker mascara as well, learn how! Homemade Mascara is actually really cheap and easy, and great for sensitive eyes.

Wanting to get rid of all that makeup before bed? (see Is it a Big Deal to Sleep in Makeup? and if you don't now, you'll want to...) How about making your own Homemade Eye Makeup Remover  to get rid of that stubborn eyeliner and mascara? Cheap and effective, and again, perfect for sensitive skin!
                                                        
note: witch hazel is a great makeup remover for concealer and blush and gets rid of oils. Find witch hazel anywhere you can find hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol. I live for witch hazel! You will, too! Enjoy!

Amazing Vinegar!

I love, love, absolutely LOVE vinegar- and not for cooking! Vinegar is my go-to when it comes to natural pest control, beauty, cleaning, and even overall health! Learn just a few awesome ways vinegar can make your life oh-so-easy with The Amazing Qualities of a Simple Vinegar and Water Spray in Your Home ! You would be surprised how simple vinegar and water can be so amazing!

Or, check this out: Cooking Spray and Vinegar...For Fingernails - this may surprise you, but for fast and healthy nails on the go (and on the cheap), this is right up your alley... oh, and no cooking spray on-hand? Never fear- Homemade Cooking Oil Spray to the rescue! You will never buy PAM again! Enjoy and here's to good health!

PS- don't be afraid of vinegar and the smell- the odor fades as soon as the vinegar dries so get going with it!

A Pretty Smile is Worth All the While...

Looked at your teeth in the mirror lately and saw nothing but white, ahem, YELLOW teeth staring back at you? Store-bought tooth whitening strips are expensive (and they can bleach your gums, too) and can make your teeth actually hurt. And getting your teeth whitened at the dentist can cost a lovely penny, too- so, what do you do? Well, you guessed it- you make your own, of course! Super Easy Homemade Tooth Whitening Strips to the RESCUE! It's super fun, super easy (and sensitive teeth- yes, they can use this recipe too). Beautiful pearly whites without all the costs- now THAT'S something to SMILE about!!!

PS- KEEP those pearly whites their absolute whitest by protecting that enamel. Healthy enamel is enamel that won't stain as easily or be as prone to cavities. So, learn the Foods that Build Your Tooth Enamel for Healthier Teeth  and have super happy teeth all the time!                                        

Stretch Marks, Scars? Not today...

Stretch marks are an annoying and often embarrassing situation. Don't worry- almost 80% of women (and a lot of men, too) have them, but knowing the lady you're sitting next to likely has them too doesn't make you feel any better about yourself. Never fear, there are ways you can fade and lighten those stretch marks, but it does take some ingenious participation from mother nature. Enter LEMON JUICE, the natural acid that is a safer alternative to those expensive acid and chemical peels, but with amazing results. Find out how you can fade those nasty stretch marks and scars with Natural Acid Treatment for Stretch Marks and Scars that you can make, quick and easy! All homemade, sensitive skin tested (and approved)- and cheaper than you would ever imagine! So safe you could eat the darned thing, and that's what HOMEMADE is ALL about...