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Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe & How to Make at Home Video

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Herbal Remedies, Recipes |

There are many different recipes for Four Thieves Vinegar and different stories claiming different...

Spring Cleaning: Shift Your Life and Grow

Posted by Candace Hunter | Herbal Housekeeping |

Whether spring cleaning is a part of your regular routine or not, sometimes it just makes sense to take the time for a little clearing. Clearing is about shifting the energy of your home and your mind…

Herbal Mattress Powder

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Recipes |

Spring cleaning is a necessary evil. Blankets need to be aired. Ovens have to be pulled out and...

Keeping Bugs at Bay – The Shoestring Herbalist

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Housekeeping, Lifestyle, The Shoestring Herbalist |

Summer is a buggy time. I love the ones outside. Dragonflies, bees, spiders and butterflies are...

Shower Stall Disinfectant Spray

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Recipes |

We take our shower stalls for granted until it’s time to clean them. Then all the soap scum...

Lavender Goodnight Spritzer Recipe

Posted by Candace Hunter | Cleaning, Recipes, Spa and Leisure |

The isopropyl alcohol in this spray acts as a preservative and helps the essential oils evaporate...

Locker Room Disinfectant Spray Recipe

Posted by Candace Hunter | Cleaning, Recipes, Spa and Leisure |

This simple blend offers powerful germ fighting power to your workout. Plus, you can safely use it...

Natural Fabric Conditioner – The Shoestring Herbalist

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Herbal Housekeeping, Lifestyle, The Shoestring Herbalist |

I’ve always been a firm believer in doing things the simplest way possible. The money in my...

Recycled Soap Ball Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Family, Recipes |

Soap Balls are easy to make from either leftover soap bits or those undersized soaps distributed in hotels or in gift baskets. I like a soap that fits comfortably in my palm and won’t slip down the drain. The addition of the essential oil is not only for the lovely scent but to kill any bacteria that may be hiding in reused soaps. I recommend using one of the following antibacterial essential oils:

Homemade Plant Fertilizer Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Gardening and Harvesting, Recipes |

Potted plants need extra nutrition since they are separated from the vital life forces that remake...

Frugal Fabric Softener Recipe

Posted by Candace Hunter | Cleaning, Recipes |

Fabric softener sold in stores contain a long list of chemicals that are difficult to pronounce....

Three Flower Surface Cleanser Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Recipes |

After the flu or colds have hit a household, viruses can still linger in nooks and crannies. A stagnant odor in the air seems to permeate everything the flu suffer has touched. Fortunately, nature has provided 3 lovely flowers to take care of this problem. Lavender and Yarrow are sweet smelling anti-bacterial and antiviral botanicals and Rose is a soothing astringent that softens the sharp edge of its companions. This recipe has two purposes; to clean the air and the walls or counters in question. The process described is for serious cleaning. Don’t let the lovely name fool you, this mixture is powerful.

Bathroom Air Freshener – Citrus Mint Recipe

Posted by Sue Sierralupe | Cleaning, Recipes |

Most bathroom air fresheners have an overwhelming scent. This formula is light and refreshing yet effective enough to cover unpleasant odors. The lavender has an added bonus of serving as an antimicrobial herb for the room in the house that needs it most.

Incense for Self-transformation Recipe

Posted by Candace Hunter | Cleaning, Recipes, Spa and Leisure |

Incense is fun and easy to make. This blend is designed for deep self-transformation. The Palo...

Antibacterial Soap Recipe

Posted by Candace Hunter | Cleaning, Recipes, Spa and Leisure |

This recipe is designed to deliver antibacterial properties that prevent bacterial infections while not harming the helpful, natural bacteria our skin needs to survive. The trouble with so many commercial antibacterial cleansing products on the market is they kill both harmful and friendly bacteria, which creates imbalance in the body and weakens the immune system. The essential oils in this formula promote health and balance while protecting against the kinds of bacteria that cause infections.