Category Archives: Create

PNW Original Cedar & Herb Infused Beard Oil

Back by popular demand! (We are so happy guys are loving this stuff!) We are [...]

Emergency Preparedness and Building Family Resilience

The thing about emergency preparedness is that you never know when your family will need [...]

Grandma Raiann’s Classic Macaroni Salad

My mom has been making this macaroni salad since before I can remember and it [...]

Natural First Aid: How to Use Yarrow to Stop Bleeding

Known as a styptic, yarrow is useful to stop bleeding. I've used this herb many times for [...]

Rosemary Essential Oil for Healthier, Thicker Hair

Research shows rosemary oil is effective at increasing hair growth in people suffering from hair [...]

How to Make a Wreath – Holiday / Spring / Fall / Anytime Wreath DIY

I love bringing the outdoors in and one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways [...]

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Herbal Salve – DIY Skin Balm Recipe

Make your own, or get some of ours... either way, this is the recipe for [...]

Roasted Almonds, How to Make Your Own!

Like nuts on your ice cream? What about on yogurt? Save money and eat healthy by [...]

CEDAR & HERB Solid Shampoo Bar

I can tell we are going to love this shampoo bar before I even get [...]

[VIDEO] Making Summer Carrot Soap

Curious how it’s done? In this video, I’m not giving away secret recipes, but I [...]

Ginger Apricot Rhubarb Sorbet (How to Make ‘Any Fruit’ Sorbet)

What do you do with your rhubarb when you are done making pie and still picking this [...]

Summer Carrot Soap with Mint & Lemongrass Essential Oils

What do I do with all these carrots?! Why… make soap of course! Loaded with [...]

Herbal Tea vs Herbal Infusions: How To Make Your Own and What is the Difference?

We love tea. Well, I guess it’s more the infusions we enjoy. What’s the difference, [...]

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Cedar Leaf Herbal Tea Recipe: PNW ‘Winter Day’ Blend

Western Red Cedar leaf blended with wild blackberry leaf, echinacea, rosemary, sage, and lemon balm. [...]

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Naked HOPS & HONEY – Unscented, All Natural, Handmade Skin Care

Hops are for way more than just beer. They are great for your skin! Not [...]

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Why is that on the label? Guide to Natural Hair & Skin Care Ingredients: Oils & Butters

Do you ever wonder why a particular ingredient is included in the natural skin or [...]

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Natural soap. What is the big deal?

Why bother with natural or handmade soap? How does natural soap compare with commercial soap? [...]

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‘Wash, Rinse, Repeat’ and Cultivating an Attitude of Celebration

Wash, rinse, repeat... Do you ever feel like that about life? I think everyone does, [...]

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Sage & Echinacea Chicken Soup – Easy Herbal Remedy Cold & Flu Care Recipe

And why not echinacea?! We use echinacea in tea and supplements. We all know its [...]

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Get Your Jam On! 11 Favorite Ways to Use the Jam in Your Pantry

Easy recipe ideas using jam & jelly for breakfast, lunch, dessert, appetizers, healthy snacks and [...]

Easy Sauerkraut Recipe: Sauerkraut made Simple in 9 Easy Steps

Never made sauerkraut before and you’re a little nervous about the whole ‘fermented foods’ concept? [...]

Twice in One Week, I’ve Been Told I Should Blog

I’ve been told twice in one week, by people who have gotten a peek into [...]