We are living in a world where no matter how hard we try, we can’t avoid stress and anxiety. You can only neglect it for so much time. When you ignore it for a long time, it starts to show it’s symptoms in the form of physical pain. Therefore, you need to make sure that…
The Power of Honey's Sweet Benefits When I think about honey, I remember my grandmother sitting on the back porch in the morning sipping on her morning cup of tea. I found it odd at the time she always had a jar of honey with her. She would add one teaspoon in her cup; it…
Air quality is definitely an important aspect of every home's safety. Toxic agents and chemical particles can easily find their way into your house and affect the quality of your life and your health, as well. If you don't cope with this issue from the very start, then, in the long run, it is possible…
No one can deny the incredible amount of pressure that stems from work, financial issues, emotional instability, and a lot more. The world is getting crazier every minute and doesn’t seem to stop any time soon. Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health disorders that have encapsulated the lives of millions of…
Man, doesn’t it feel weird now that our never-ending summer is finally over? Don't get me wrong, I love pumpkins (whether in their soup, latte or interior decoration form) as much as the next gal. But the summer we had this year will stay with me for a long time. Partly because it marked the…
It is unclear where the practice of aromatherapy first originated, but it is known that the Egyptians created the first machine used to distill oils from certain plants. These oils were used in their embalming practices, not as aromatherapy as we know it today. That practice is thought to have originated in China, though even…
NOTE: As we welcome Lucas Isaiah to our family and adjust to life as a family of eight, I'll be sharing some of my very favorite posts from the thousands of posts in our archives. I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed reading back through them once again! Last week, I started…
I was so excited to share this bundle last year, and so many people asked about getting a copy after the sale ended that the Ultimate Bundles team worked with all of the authors and sponsors to bring it back for just 48 hours! If, like me, you're taking steps to improve your health (aren't we all?!), this bundle's…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Glycerin has always been one of those mystery products to me. I've heard about it a lot in natural living circles -- "Oh, glycerin is a great natural health and beauty product!" -- but didn't actually know what to do with it. I've actually had this…
This post was first published several years ago, but it's worth repeating as we head into summer once again! Like most of the girls my age, I spent a lot of time soaking up rays during my teenage years, sometimes with a little baby oil to speed up the suntan process. Yep, I got burned…