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Style & Beauty > Face Care Tips for reducing puffy eyes: 2 of 8
Nothing says old and worn out better then puffy eyes with or without dark circles, yet swollen eyes afflict young people as well as old. Many women begin having the problem in their teens, and some unfortunate people begin having swollen eyes during childhood. It is said that eyes are windows to the soul, and puffy, dark eyes... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Essential oil vs. fragrance oil: 1 of 4
What is the difference between essential and fragrance oils?This question is frequently posed by those new to aromatherapy and herbalism. There is a lot of debate surrounding this subject. Fragrance oils and genuine Essential oils have many similarities but they also differ in fundamental ways.Genuine essential oils are pure ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to make your own lavender linen spray: 1 of 3
The cost of supplies for cleaning and freshening laundry can add up quickly. Commercial supplies also often contain many harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin and sinuses. I came up with the following recipe for homemade linen freshening spray after I grew frustrated with the expense of commercial brands. I also wanted ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kid crafts: How to make your own finger paint: 5 of 14
Kids have a ball using finger-paints, particularly toddlers and young children. Unfortunately the cost of commercial finger paints can add up quickly when you have multiple children or very young children who usually go through finger-paint at lightning speed. Some of the commercial varieties have other drawbacks as well such... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to make your paperweights: 2 of 5
With Winter break coming soon, many parents will need activities to occupy children during their three to four week vacation from school. This project will help fill those hours and maybe even help children make presents for their loved ones.This project involves using simple, commonly found items such as smooth rocks and cle... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing How to make homemade liquid laundry detergent: 1 of 2
Making your own cleaning supplies is a quick and easy way to save money while limiting the amount of toxins and chemicals introduced to your home. Commercial cleaning supplies, laundry soaps in particular, usually contain a large amount of dyes and fragrances in addition to a wide variety of chemicals. These products sell wel... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Tea bag use for a herbal bath: 1 of 1
Sometimes the things we enjoy the most are also the most simple. Bathwater imbued with a pleasant scent and healing herbal properties from a simple addition of tea is an example of this.There are a plethora of companies and craftsmen that design bath additives. These lovely products have their uses of course, but depending on... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies History and uses of wormwood: 1 of 1
Wormwood is an herb that belongs to the artemisia genus and is cousin to both Sage and Mugwort herbs. The herb is surrounded by superstitions due to its baneful nature and the conditions in which it grows. The plant often grows in cemeteries, lich yards and other places of waste. This characteristic is responsible for the pla... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing How to make homemade fabric softener dryer sheets: 1 of 1
The prices of a variety of products have risen dramatically during these stressful economic times. Unfortunately, cleaning products, which were usually expensive to begin with, have not been unaffected by the price hike. Fortunately it is easy and inexpensive for you to make a wide variety of cleaning products with items you ... More..
Style & Beauty > Face Care How to make a wrinkle-fighting face cream with natural ingredients: 1 of 1
During any season, sun damage and dehydration can wreak havoc on our faces and make wrinkles seem deeper and all around more visible. In addition to wearing sunscreen religiously and drinking plenty of water using a wrinkle cream can help remedy summer facial problems. There are countless expensive wrinkle creams on the mark... More..