I feel like children are most often the ones who sport abrasions. No matter how many times you tell them not to run on the gravel or to be careful skateboarding down a steep hill, they always need to learn from experience, and that means getting cuts, scrapes, and abrasions. The Best Essential Oils for […]
First Aid
How to Make Jethro Kloss’s Herbal Liniment Using Essential Oils
Liniments have long been a staple in my homemade first aid kit, and now that summer is in full swing, I’ve needed them more often as I spend more time outdoors. I love to experiment with different herbs and formulas, but I haven’t tried making a liniment using essential oils. A liniment is a […]
Tea Tree Antiseptic Ointment Recipe for Cuts, Scrapes, & Burns
Having an all-natural antiseptic ointment that you can make yourself for cuts, scrapes, sunburns, and other minor injuries is a real lifesaver, especially when you’re covered in said injuries after a successful backpacking trip. Remember that Mt. Whitney trip I mentioned a while back? Yeah, we did it! With a few bumps, bruises, and burns […]
Insect Shield Essential Oil Blend
Every summer I find myself in a mad dash to find bug repellent recipes or products that actually keep the bugs away. I’ve had a few successes here and there, like my all natural mosquito repellent and my bug repellent gel recipe, but a lot of the time I either don’t have enough time to throw […]
Homemade Bug Bite Balm
Balmy evenings are one of my favorite things about summer. It’s the perfect time to come outdoors after the blazing heat to sit and relax, have a delicious sangria, and just enjoy the comfort of twilight. My least favorite thing though? Bug bites! There’s nothing worse than fearing a sneak attack by various biting insects […]
Healing Essential Oils for Sunburn
It’s all too easy to underestimate the power of the sun this time of year, especially when out at the beach, swimming, gardening, hiking, or just enjoying the outdoors while the hot summer days last. Unfortunately, despite some of our best efforts, we can still suffer from sunburns and the discomfort of healing. It’s for […]
Lover of all things natural, Tash grew up in the mountains of San Diego with her bare feet on the ground and a love for nature. She enjoys reading epic fantasy, blogging, and making her own remedies. Be sure to check out her other blog