Natural Practical Remedies

Homemade Natural Air Freshener

2013-12-15T21:25:00.001-08:00

Image by Annabelle Orozco Air fresheners and room deodorizers have a weird chemical smell because they're made of chemicals. A better option, especially for those who have allergies or asthma, is to make your own natural air freshener. To make a homemade air freshener: Fill a medium-sized glass jar with natural things that smell good, like cinnamon sticks, orange slices, vanilla extract,

Quick Thankgiving Prep

2013-11-25T17:34:00.000-08:00

I'm in charge of mashed potatoes this year for Thanksgiving. In the past, I've peel 10-pound sacks of potatoes. This year, I'm trying this trick: I read somewhere that you should score the potato skins, but I'm not sure if that's necessary. This trick to quickly peel hard-boiled eggs blew my mind: Have you tried any of these tricks? Did they work for you?

So Satisfying that It Feels as if You're Cheating

2013-09-23T22:00:00.000-07:00

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Green Giant® and MyBlogSpark. One of the things that makes dieting hard are those horrid cravings. You want something sweet, salty and maybe even a little gooey. Green Giant®, a product of General Mills, has just what you need with its selection of veggies. When you want a satisfying, heat up a bowl of broccoli with cheese sauce

Why Choose Organic Lawn Care

2013-06-26T10:29:00.000-07:00

Benefits of organic landscaping

Betty Crocker goes Gluten-Free

2013-05-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

One of the things that I hate about being gluten-free is that you need specialty flours that seem impossible to find to make my favorite treats. And, prepared gluten-free treats are expensive to purchase. Thanks to Betty Crocker, I can still enjoy my favorite gluten-free desserts without breaking the bank. Over the past few years, Betty Crocker offered mixes to make a gluten-free yellow cake,

Natural Skin Care in Your Grocery Store

2013-04-05T11:31:00.001-07:00

Herbal remedies have been used by humans for thousands of years, before recorded history. The modern human population has revitalized the use of herbs as

Mía Mariú Cosmetics

2012-09-17T14:37:00.003-07:00

Some people shy away from natural cosmetics because a great deal of them lack lasting power. This isn't the case, however, with the products from Mía Mariú. I had the opportunity to sample some of the company's products, and the following are my thoughts about the products that I received: Hydrating Stick Gloss in Beso: Contrary to its name, this product is a hydrating lipstick that

How to Keep Your Mind Fit

2012-09-11T19:30:00.002-07:00