Autumn Centerpiece

Autumn Candle holders What You Need: * Serving bowl or dish, at least 2 inches deep * 2 cups (or more, to fill dish) uncooked popcorn kernels, shelled peanuts, dried beans, small hard candies,colored dried corn kernels * 3 or more votive candles, or dripless low tapers * Clear glass candle holders to fit candles … Continue reading Autumn Centerpiece

Herb Drying Tray

Creating an inexpensive herb drying tray allows you to air dry some of your herbs and flowers that may fare better on a tray than hanging to dry. Here are the directions for both table top and hanging herb drying tray. Because I have cats the table top rack would be a bad idea for my … Continue reading Herb Drying Tray

Harvesting Herbs

Harvesting Herbs a traditional summer activity Harvesting herbs is a traditional summer activities. With Boline, sharp knife, or strong sharp scissors, basket, small paper bags and a marker you are ready to go out to your garden or to the wilds and begin harvesting herbs. This is the time to harvest herbs for preservation. With most herbs harvesting … Continue reading Harvesting Herbs

Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries

Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries for Children and Adults Summer can bring a few minor injuries to children and adults including cuts, scrapes and burns. Healing from minor injuries starts with good nutrition. Feeding our bodies a well-balanced diet gives them what they need to heal naturally. There are essential oils and aromatherapy blends … Continue reading Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries