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Natural Cough Syrup

Posted by kellcinn  

I found this recipe for cough syrup posted by Bonnie K. McMillen, R.N, B.S.N., College Health Nurse, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. It certainly can't hurt and reviews seem to confirm it works. Ingredients are all common and most likely in... MORE»

Recipe #398225

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Cardamom, Coriander, Fennel Tea With Peppermint Oil

Posted by Abby Girl  

I modified this recipe to suite my needs and was thrilled that I could find something to help calm the stomach down. This would be perfect for the person who has problems with stomach cramping or that person who slightly indulged in that spicy... MORE»

Recipe #392760

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Homemade Lotion

Posted by Llamatron  

You can jazz this recipe up several ways. Use an herbal tea instead of water (calendula is great for skin!), or an herb oil (like peppermint) instead of regular oil. Add optional oils AFTER the lotion has emulsified or it may not emulsify... MORE»

Recipe #382484

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Organic Garlic Fire Spray for Gardens

Posted by Miss_Elaine  

This is an organic solution that will take care of all the pesky creatures in your garden; insect or four legged. I found it on an organic gardening site recently, and it worked so well, I had to share it! Evaluate the pest situation after... MORE»

Recipe #381413

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Mosquito Bite Relief

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

I don't remember which magazine I read this in (I was at the doctor's office) but we just tried it. The mosquitoes are swarming right now and my kids had tons of bites. They were in total desperation with the itching. I put a little on each bug... MORE»

Recipe #380323

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Grandma's Aches-Away Stew

Posted by CassiaDawn  

From 1001 Old-Time Household Hints, by Yankee Magazine. Their description says it's "...believed to ease the aches for people - and dogs - with arthritis." I don't know if it does anything for aches, but about a cup of this stew mixed in... MORE»

Recipe #377911

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Quick Clear-Skin Toner

Posted by SweetJezebel  

Salicylic acid - the active ingredient in aspirin - is found in many over-the-counter acne treatments. MORE»

Recipe #377334

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Onion Syrup Cough & Cold Remedy

(1 reviews) Posted by Glori-B  

While busy choking, gasping and wheezing with a bad cold, a friend asked, "Have you tried onion syrup?" I had never heard of it, so she sent me some internet links and lo and behold, "everyone" has heard of it but me!! Here is... MORE»

Recipe #374232

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Natural Whitening Toothpaste

Posted by ThatSouthernBelle  

I use this to keep my teeth shiny. The first time I used this, my teeth were squeaking as I brushed because they were getting so clean! I use this because fluoride is so dangerous (http://www.fluoridealert.org/50-reasons.htm) MORE»

Recipe #368361

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Astringent

Posted by The Daycare Lady  

Another, cheap homemade beauty concoction. MORE»

Recipe #366367

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Say Good-By to Doggy Breath

Posted by Chef #823336  

If you are not so open to using a commercial breath freshener for your dog, you can try some homemade formulations that may be more effective over the long term. A freind gave this to me & it works great. Good luck & enjoy all the sweet... MORE»

Recipe #365897

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Fresh Doggy Kisses

Posted by Chef #823336  

This is another great idea to help your dogs digestion & as a bonus it will help their breath. MORE»

Recipe #365876

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Salt Scrub

Posted by hlkljgk  

The primary purpose of a salt scrub is to exfoliate your skin. It also hydrates your skin because the salt is combined with oil and usually some aromatic like lemon, lavender, or even figs. The salt scrub is rinsed off and leaves your skin... MORE»

Recipe #361856

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Stick Deodorant - Aluminum Free.

(1 reviews) Posted by ThatSouthernBelle  

Commercial deoderants' active ingredient is aluminum - which has been linkedy to alzheimer's. I haven't had a lot of luck with the natural aluminum free deoderants from the store - they don't seem to work well at all. Here's a recipe to make your... MORE»

Recipe #361814

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Longevity With Honey and Cinnamon

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

How true this is we'll have to try and find out!!! Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. It is siad to keep the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. This is also said to reduce... MORE»

Recipe #359530

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Garlic Lemonade for Colds, Cough

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

I got this off of Welltellme.com. Even if it doesn't help for colds, it tates pretty good! Drink it warm throughout the day. You don't wan't to kill the healing properties of the garlic, so if you have to reheat, put it in a mug and simmer it... MORE»

Recipe #352084

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Removing Static Electricity from Your Home

(2 reviews) Posted by 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)  

Cold weather and low humidity can cause you to walk around the house getting shocked by static electricity, especially from your carpets. You can easily and inexpensively remove the charge from the carpets with this simple home remedy. We use... MORE»

Recipe #350346

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Simple Mosquito Bite Remedy

Posted by Ransomed by Fire  

I learned this from one of my high school teachers. I remember she had told my mom about how missionaries will sometimes carry large amounts of baking soda with them on their trips for many different uses. This is one of them, and it works... MORE»

Recipe #347685

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Green Tea Bath Salts

(4 reviews) Posted by BakinBaby  

Green Tea is good for your outsides too. I found this online and am posting for the Comfort Cafe. You can substitute Sea Salt for the Epsom Salts and as well, potpourri for flower petals. MORE»

Recipe #345987

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Scented Pinecones

Posted by **Mandy**  

Another fun craft idea from McCormick. Toddler DD always collects things on a walk and pinecones are usually amongst the collection. This is a great alternative to a leaf picture which I now have millions of around the house..:lol: For an extra... MORE»

Recipe #344550

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