Herbalism
Magnesium Bath Salt Recipe
Soothe aches and pains, improve sleep and reduce stress with this simple magnesium bath salt recipe. Featuring magnesium flakes, mineral-rich sea salt, herbs and essential oils. Great to use in the bathtub or as a foot soak. My journey to understanding the benefits of...
Homemade Calendula Lip Balm
Protect and soothe your lips, using the healing properties of homemade calendula lip balm. Easy to make and created with natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and essential oil. Our lips are at the forefront of many of our daily activities — talking,...
Homemade Air Freshener Spray
Try these 6 homemade air freshener spray recipes made with witch hazel and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh without any chemicals, synthetic fragrances or toxins. They’re quick-to-make, all natural and great at eliminating odors. Sometimes life stinks....
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Boost your immune system with a spoonful of this homemade elderberry syrup recipe. Made with dried elderberries, warm spices, raw honey and vitamin C-rich orange zest. Delicious and powerful! Come fall and winter, when sickness is most prevalent, I try to give my...
Fermented Honey Garlic
This cold and flu season, make up a jar of this probiotic-rich fermented honey garlic. It is easy to put together and fantastic for boosting your immune system. At WholeMade Homestead our family is always trying to use as many natural remedies and real whole foods as...
10 Ways to Preserve Food at Home
Storing food is an essential part of the homesteading lifestyle. In this article, learn the 10 best ways to preserve food at home whether you’re growing it in your garden or purchasing it from a local farmer. Get tips, tricks, safety recommendations and lots of tried...
Homesteaders Gift Guide
Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...
Homemade Anti-Itch Spray
Bug bites and rashes from plant life can be common during the summer months when you’re likely spending a lot of time outside. Try this natural bug bite relief recipe for homemade anti-itch spray. It is made with skin soothing ingredients like calendula, chamomile and...
10+ Ways to Use Chamomile
Chamomile, a beautiful daisy-like flower, can be used to combat wounds, bruises and rashes, soothe an upset stomach, reduce anxiety, help you to get a good nights rest and can be added into homemade body care items like soap, salves, lip balm and bath salts. Discover...
How to Make Herbal Infused Oil
Capture the powerful benefits of herbs by infusing them into oil. Learn how to create a herbal infusion, what are the best oils and herbs to use along with the top ways to incorporate oil infusions into cooking or natural skincare products such as soaps, salves or...
Sugar Free Elderberry Gummies
Stay healthy this cold and flu season with homemade sugar free elderberry gummies. Made with absolutely no sugar, flavorful spices and powerful dried elderberries, these gummies are a great way to boost your immune system and your kids too! Mary Poppins seemed to know...
How to Make an Herbal Tea
Support your health and wellbeing by sipping on a mug of homemade herbal tea. With just a few ingredients you can make flavorful, delicious teas at home to energize or relax your body or to treat ailments. In this simple guide, you’ll learn the ins and outs of herbal...
Calendula Lotion Bar
This DIY lotion bar is crafted from a blend of coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, calendula flowers and fragrant essential oils. The calendula lotion bars are incredibly easy to make and will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Soft and smooth. That is what a...
Comfrey Healing Balm
Calm and comfort irritated skin with this comfrey healing balm. Made with shea butter, soothing oils and a pop of peppermint essential oil, this all-natural herbal balm is fantastic for treating bumps, bruises, chaffing, rashes, burns and so much more. Perfect for...
10+ Ways to Use Calendula
Calendula, an easy to grow flower, can be used to treat rashes, heal wounds, treat inflammation, support a healthy gut and can be added into soaps, salves and balms. Learn the top 10 ways to use this powerful herb in your every day life. In the world of herbalism,...
All-Natural Chicken Coop Cleaner
Disinfect and deodorize your chicken coop with this all-natural chicken coop cleaner. Made with a mixture of simple ingredients including herbs and lemons, this cleaning spray will refresh, restore and keep your coop smelling good. This post contains affiliate links,...
How to Build a Raised Herb Garden
Start growing a variety of herbs this summer by building a simple raised herb garden. Made with easy-to-install stones and wooden dividers, this budget friendly project is a great way to get fresh food into your life. Learn how to create this raised bed by reading the...
How to Start an Herb Garden
Starting an herb garden is a great way to include fresh flavor into your meals or to begin building a natural medicine cabinet. Learn how to start an herb garden, wherever you live, in this gardening guide. I love growing herbs. There are so many varieties to choose...