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April 24, 2023
Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid – Important Reminder!
On March 28, 2023 my Natural, Healthy, Homemade blog featured a money saving dishwasher detergent recipe. This post focuses on the rinse aid. Simply fill the compartment with distilled white vinegar. That’s it! Check out these savings: A one-gallon bottle of distilled white vinegar sells for under $4.00, while a 16-ounce bottle of a popular […]
March 28, 2023
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Now you can save money by making your own dishwasher detergent. Distilled White Vinegar is also the perfect substitute for expensive Dishwasher Rinse Aids. Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe: 1/2 cup citric acid – We purchase citric acid in the bulk spice section of our local Sprouts grocery store. 3 cups 20 Mule Team Borax 20 […]
February 9, 2023
Four Thieves Massage Oil & More!
Four Thieves massage oil is another homemade favorite. Begin by mixing the essential oils necessary to make your Four Thieves base oil. (The complete recipe for Four Thieves Oil can be found in my August 3, 2020 post.) The next step is easy: 12 Drops Four Thieves Oil 2 Ounces Aura Casia Jojoba Natural Skin […]
January 21, 2023
Post Fifteen: Italian Phrases
We were shocked how many Italians thanked us for trying to speak their language. They guided us to special dining tables, brought amazing samples from the kitchen, and were blessed with friendly smiles all around. Some of the words and phrases we learned are listed below: Buon giorno – Good morning (The Italians greet you […]
December 6, 2022
Cold Buster Cocktail
Another Cold and Flu Season Must! Here’s hoping that the Four Thieves Oil recipes are working for you. Since so many are battling colds, I asked a very special lady to share her Cold Buster Cocktail recipe: 1 Cup Warm Water 1 Tablespoon Honey – Preferably Local and Raw 1 Tablespoon Raw Apple Cider Vinegar […]
November 4, 2022
Post Fourteen: Day Trip from Florence to Cinque Terre – Stay Overnight!
A visit to Cinque Terre deserves more than one day. It is breathtaking! We made the mistake of attempting to explore three of the five villages in a single day trip from Florence. We went to the Florence train station the day before, and purchased our train tickets. Purchase a train ticket to La Spezia […]
October 5, 2022
Post Thirteen: Day Trip from Florence to Siena – Go by Bus
The Florence bus station is right next to the train station so you should already be familiar with the location. Bring Euros as the ticket agent did not accept credit cards on the day we purchased tickets. The bus station is also near the Mercato Centrale (Central Market) an amazing place to visit and dine. […]
September 17, 2022
Post Twelve: Traveling by Train in Italy – Make Advance Reservations
Before leaving for our Italian holiday I researched traveling from one destination to another by train. Our first train ride would be from Venice to Florence, and research indicated that the Trenitalia Frecce high-speed trains were the preferred selection. We booked online directly on the Trenitalia website, and were fortunate to reserve our seats in […]
September 3, 2022
Post Eleven: Major Italian Sights – Recommended Tours
Our Italian holiday consisted of three main cities as a home base. During our time in Venice we personally found it easy to access the desired sights without hiring a tour company. We went early and waited less than fifteen minutes for both St. Mark’s Basilica Cathedral, and Doge’s Palace. The Campanile bell tower elevator […]
July 23, 2022
Post Ten: Sleeping in Italy – Take a Nap!
We typically were up at 6:00 a.m. and out the door by 7:00 a.m., but we did not go to bed until 11:00 p.m. (Who wants to sleep right after a heavy meal?) Personally, I need a full eight hours sleep so an afternoon nap was the perfect solution. After a full day of sightseeing […]
