Seaweed & Clay Hair Mask

Seaweed & Clay Hair Mask Seaweed has a long legacy in the beauty industry. Among its many touted uses, from banishing cellulite to smoothing out wrinkles, the popularity of seaweed is outstanding!  Seaweed is packed with vitamins and minerals! A handful of studies have shown it to have anti-aging and healing properties, especially with superficial …

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Finishing your Fall Planting

Finishing your Fall Planting Fall is a good time to get in that garden and get planting things that you never got around to in the spring! No matter what style of gardening you practice, or what zone you are in, fall plantings give you the opportunity to expand your garden options. Vegetables, trees and …

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DIY Hibiscus and Lemon Cough Drops

DIY Hibiscus and Lemon Cough Drops When you have a sore throat or cough, sometimes all you need is a soothing cough drop for relief. But commercial cough drops contain questionable ingredients and often taste terrible (yuk).   Sue over at theviewfromgreatisland.com created this recipe for all-natural hibiscus and lemon cough drops. She explains how …

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DIY Rain Barrel for Kids

DIY Rain Barrel for Kids If you want to save money on your water bill, provide your plants with clean water, and teach kids to conserve natural resources then this rain barrel will be perfect for your home! A rain barrel is a way to catch and store rainwater as it flows from the roof. The …

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DIY Planter Box Bench

DIY Planter Box Bench Stumbled on this awesome post over at shanty-2-chic.com! I think this is the most beautiful planter I have ever seen and what makes it really special, it’s also a bench!  The best part about this bench is that the majority of it is made from cedar fence pickets!  This keeps the cost …

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