I was recently contacted by a reader who has had terrible problems with black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum). If you've never heard about this problem, let me tell you that it is BAD stuff. Not only does it smell gross, but it is actually toxic, and it will cause you,...
How safe is your home from bed bugs?
A few days ago, as I was browsing through recent tweets from friends, I came across one that really got me freaked out and itching all over. A woman I know (who happens to be expecting) was rather stressed out because she's going to have to move from her home for at...
Homemade natural spray disinfectant
I recently received a question about using homemade Thieves Oil around children, especially young children under 3 years old. Unfortunately, many of the ingredients contained in it should not be used on small children. In fact, rosemary essential oil shouldn't really...
Cleaning the bathroom with essential oils & common household products
As the holidays grow closer, my mind wanders more and more often to cleaning the house. I've said it before and I'll mention it again: I'm not a fan of cleaning although I do enjoy having a clean house. Part of my problem is simply the time needed to clean. But the...
Thieves’ Oil Recipe
I have been getting more into aromatherapy and herbs again lately. I had an interest in them before Mackenzie was born but when I was pregnant, I couldn't work with most of the oils so those interests were curbed. But after reading The Complete Book of Herbs which has...
Making homemade hand sanitizer
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and with H1N1 running around all over the place, taking a few extra precautions to keep germs at bay is never a bad thing. I'm not saying you need to bathe yourself and your kids in hand sanitizer every few minutes. Washing your...
The Complete Book of Herbs Book Review
I recently picked up a copy of The Complete Book of Herbs by Lesley Bremness because I'm really interested in developing an herb garden. Actually, it will be sprawling container garden along with some things planted in our garden just because there are so many great...
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