DIY Magnesium Balm is a simple and effective way to add magnesium to your daily health regimen. Transdermal magnesium bypasses the digestive tract, making the nutrient more bioavailable without the danger of overdoing it. (See The Health Benefits of Transdermal Magnesium.) DIY Magnesium Balm requires magnesium oil, which is simply a combination of magnesium flakes…
DIY Reed Diffuser
Bring the outdoors in with this simple DIY reed diffuser. Repurpose a glass mason jar, choose your favorite essential oil, and let the natural scent emanate throughout your office, living room, or bathroom! DIY Reed Diffuser Supplies: 1 8-ounce canning jar. (A wide-mouth or regular size jar will work.) 4 ounces carrier oil. (I use…
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Yard
Pollination is essential to life. Most of the world’s flowering plants require a pollinator. Yet our pollinator populations are in jeopardy. Thankfully, there is much you can do to help restore these life-giving benefactors by attracting them to your yard! Why are our pollinating populations declining? One major factor appears to be the use of…
DIY Standing Desk
Looking to try a standing desk without a big investment? Try this DIY standing desk for less than $50! I transitioned to a standing desk in 2014 and have never looked back. I’m far more efficient and productive. (See Is a Standing Desk For You?) My adult son Ryan recently switched to a standing desk, creating this…
Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Many sunscreen products contain potentially harmful ingredients, including oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate. Why not avoid the chemicals and ingredients and make your own? The Benefit of Non-nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreens typically block UVB rays but not UVA rays. The UVA rays are responsible for the majority of skin problems due to overexposure. For this reason,…
5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes
These simple DIY personal care recipes are perfect for beginners or those who have been making products for years. From treating rashes to soothing insect bites, these creations can be used at home or on the go! Creating simple products from scratch is a great way to repurpose old jars from your favorite products. I…
