Make some of this lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak to have on hand for when you or a family member develops a rash from contact with poison ivy or poison oak. If you are reading this post right now, I am so sorry. It probably means that you or a loved one have poison ivyRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Almond Oil
Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 2o frugal ways you can use Almond oil. Most of her uses are for Sweet almond Oil, but she says you can substitute Bitter Almond Oil if you wish. Her uses for Almond oil include beauty treatments and home remedies. Did you know that nearly half of the composition of almondsRead More
Natural Ways to Boost Energy
Being exhausted can be, well, exhausting. Having low energy can make you cranky and irritable as well as leaving you susceptible to chronic illnesses. Whether you’re tired from a lack of sleep, busy schedule, or a contributing medical illness, being tired will affect you both physically and mentally. There are several products on the marketRead More
The Health Benefits of Magnesium
The Health Benefits of Magnesium Ever since we were young we have heard the importance of getting our daily dose of vitamins and minerals. One of most important minerals for the body is Magnesium. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant minerals in the body. It plays an important role in the absorption of calcium andRead More
The Health Benefits of Fish Oil
Fish Oil? At first blush it sounds cringe worthy doesn’t it? In fact fish oil, or Omega 3 Fatty Acid, is actually very good for you. Omega 3 Fatty Acid is found in the fatty layers of cold water fish and shell fish. There are two different types of Omega 3’s, short chain Omega 3’sRead More
20 Frugal Ways to Use Butter
You may enjoy using butter on rolls or in pasta, but did you know there are other ways to use butter around the house too? You don’t have to be cooking in order to use butter. In fact, below you will find 20 ways to use butter that you may not be aware of. TakeRead More
20 Frugal Ways to Use Sugar
You may use sugar to sweeten your coffee or make your cookies taste great, but did you know that there are other household uses for sugar too? Sugar can be used in all sorts of practical ways around the house, and in more rooms than just the kitchen. Take a peek below at 20 usesRead More
Natural Ways to Fall Asleep
You’ve been there. You turn off the lights, pull your covers up tight, and hunker down for a good night’s sleep and then nothing. You stare at the ceiling and hope for sleep to come and it doesn’t. Staring at the clock only makes it worse as you count down the hours of sleep youRead More
Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches
It never fails. You have a deadline you are trying to meet, a parent-teacher conference or a long drive home in traffic and you are suddenly struck with a nagging headache. Life doesn’t seem to want to stop just because of the pounding in your head. Whether only get the occasional headache or suffer fromRead More
The Health Benefits and Uses of Chia Seeds
Remember the Chia Pet? The TV novelty where you would coat seeds on to a clay sculpture and eventually it would sprout grass like fuzz? Bet you never thought that one day you’d see people putting those seeds in and on almost anything they could. It’s true; the same seeds that make up the ChiaRead More
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Many people are turning to natural sources for medicinal benefits. Various spices from around the world have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. An example of a spice that has been used for centuries is Turmeric. It is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and has been used in Indian (Ayurvedic)Read More
20 Frugal Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Just the name of coconut oil makes it sound like a pretty nice product, doesn’t it? You can read about the health benefits of coconut oil here. It gives off a very tropical, easy going, breezy vibe. Well, coconut oil is just that, an easy going, simple, and stress-free product that can be usedRead More
The Health Benefits and Uses of Coconut Oil
It seems as if you can’t go anywhere without seeing coconut oil or coconut water everywhere you go. Celebrities, athletes, and media praise the use of coconut oil and swear by it’s health benefits. So what exactly is coconut oil and what are the benefits of using it? Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oilRead More
20 Awesome Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil
Do you have leftover peppermint oil from holiday baking and DIY projects? Maggie of Family Frugal Fun is sharing 20 awesome ways you can use peppermint essential oil. Her uses for peppermint essential oil include natural health remedies and a few tips for eliminating pests like mice and insects. Peppermint Oil has quite a few natural uses.Read More
