Natural Living

In days gone by, mayonnaise was a product always made at home. The specific origins of mayonnaise are still unknown. However, there are many speculations. There are those culinary historians who believe that a mayonnaise-like cream — created from olive oil and egg — was consumed by the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Yet the most accepted source is that of a French …

As a young girl, I remember sitting on the porch while visiting my family’s farm in the mountains of northeast Georgia. I could have listened for hours as my great-grandmother and her sister told stories of days-gone-by. Feasting on every word… …waiting in anticipation for the transfer of wisdom. They would recount their lives’ as young girls growing up as the daughters …

Fleas. The bane to many of our furry friends. Non-Toxic. All Natural. Chemical-Free. Safe and effective alternatives to the toxic chemicals often used for controlling fleas are vital to the health of your pet and home. In fact, some of the more dangerous environmental pollutants that jeopardize the well-being of our pets — and the humans that handle them — are …

Pumice. All-Natural. Skin-loving. This soap is a delightful cleaning exfoliant! Perfect for use: after gardening on the feet to soften tough skin without drying when removing calloused skin to remove grit and grime from the hands to smooth the appearance of cellulite One use and you will fall in love! Made with nourishing oils and …

Lavender. A magical botanical commonly sold and used medicinally as an essential oil for aromatherapy or made into a tea from the lavender flowers or infused into oil to be applied to the skin. It has been used for centuries and in a multitude of cultures traditionally for its effectiveness as a antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic agent. Likewise, many clinical studies …

One of the best things about the warmer months of spring and summer is the pull toward the outdoors. Working in the garden. Parties on the lawn. Sitting on the patio/deck in the evening. Swimming in the pool. Grilling with friends. If you’re like me…I love spending as much time outdoors as possible! But what I don’t …