Tips for Growing Aloe Vera Indoors and Out (plus Using Aloe Vera)

aloe vera plants growing in a container

There are so many things to love about aloe vera; it’s both pretty and useful. Fortunately, growing aloe is pretty easy and can be done in any climate. Let’s chat about how to grow aloe vera indoors and out. Aloe Vera Benefits The common aloe vera plant packs huge benefits. I truly believe that no … Read more

Budgeting, natural dying and making homemade

Book reviews of Budgeting Made Easy, Natural Color and 101 Easy Homemade Products for your Skin, Heath & Home.

Each month or so I try to share the books I’ve been enjoying. I don’t share every book that I’ve been reading, just the ones I really like or think will be helpful to the majority of our readers. While I prefer physical books, I do believe that some books are very well suited for digital … Read more

DIY Herbal Bath Tea For a Better Night’s Sleep

jar of sleepy time bath tea and reusable tea bag

There’s nothing quite like slipping into a warm herbal bath after a long day. I realize some people have thing against baths and only take showers but I’m defiantly in the Team Herbal Bath group, especially when we need a little extra self care in our lives. Whenever my kids aren’t feeling well they are … Read more

How to use nettles for seasonal allergies

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Yep, those weeds that sting bare little feet as they run over them are great for helping with seasonal allergies. I use stinging nettle in several different ways to help with season allergy relief. Several of our children struggle a bit with seasonal allergies and I often find myself with itchy eyes when the mold … Read more

How to Make an Easy Comfrey Poultice plus how to use it

Comfrey poultices made from herbs wrapped in cloth are displayed on a surface. The text at the bottom reads, "How to make Comfrey Poultices for bruises, sprains and muscle pain - SchneiderPeeps.

Poultices are a staple in our homemade first aid supplies. I like to keep a few homemade comfrey poultices on hand for when we need them and I’m going to show you how you can make them in advance too. A few years ago our oldest daughter bruised her big toe at dance (pointe ballet). … Read more

Herbs, Herbalism and Herbariums

SchneiderPeeps- Herbs, herbalism, herbarium- The Herbal Academy of New England has started a virtual herbarium. Each month new information will be added on the traditional and scientific uses of herbs.

One of my goals for 2015 is to learn more about using herbs, both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. For years I’ve purchased herb combinations to help take care of my family. It’s been good for us. But I think I’m ready to take my herbal knowlege to the next level. One of my … Read more