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November 10, 2023
Freezer Hack for Removing Melted Wax
Most know the trick of freezing an item in order to remove the stuck wax. I knew it, but forgot, until struggling to clean a glass votive holder. Fortunately, I remembered the freezer trick! The stuck-on wax popped right out after storing my glass votive candle holder in the freezer overnight. I was surprised how […]
August 19, 2023
Stop Mosquitos from BUGGING You!
The Natural Way to Stop Mosquitos from BUGGING You! It’s mosquito and grilling season all in one. But who wants to grill while being attacked? After numerous attempts, I finally perfected a natural insect repellent that WORKS! It was first tested in a mosquito infested yard on a very sweet (and brave) young lady! Since […]
May 26, 2023
All Natural, Homemade Deodorant – That Works!
After deciding to use all-natural deodorant, I tried at least ten. None of them worked, so I made my own! It took several attempts to find the perfect blend: Homemade Deodorant Recipe: 1/8 cup Organic Baking Soda 1/4 cup Organic Corn Starch 4 tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil 4 drops Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil 4 […]
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. […]
