Looking to add a bit of nature to your indoor environment? Are you interested in DIY natural decor? You’ll love the manzanita tree! Manzanita trees are characterized by smooth orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. The term manzanita is derived from the Spanish word manzana (apple), since manzanitas offer silvery-green berries in spring and…
The Ultimate Natural Toothbrush
Looking for a natural alternative to a conventional toothbrush? Consider the miswak – the ultimate natural toothbrush! Have you ever wondered what mankind used for dental care before the invention of plastic bristles and plastic handles? History tells us people have relied on twigs from bitter trees like olive trees or palm trees for centuries. The…
DIY Cinnamon Christmas Potpourri
Is there any more enticing scent than the smell of cinnamon at Christmas time? Why not skip the chemically-laden commercial fragrances and create a natural simmering potpourri! The maker of Scentsicles, a popular Christmas-scented product, lists one ingredient only: pure fragrance oil. The unfortunate truth, however, is that pure fragrance oil is only the tip…