Tips and ideas to start your urban homestead, a tiny farm in the backyard. Lack of land does not have to stop you from living your dream right now. by Amber Bradshaw Have you ever dreamed of owning acres of land instead of feet? Waking up to the sound of a rooster crowing instead of an alarm beeping? Or milking a cow instead of milking the clock? Homesteading has been gaining a lot of popularity over the past several years to where it is almost trendy now to be a homesteader. People all ... Read More about 5 Tips to Start your Urban Homestead
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Ways to use Plants in Soap Making
Creative ways to use plants in soap making, including those for scent, exfoliation, decoration, and natural color As a gardener, I grow a lot of herbs, flowers, and plants for soap and skincare. There's something so exciting about using plants that you've grown yourself to make lotion, salves, and natural soap! Previously, I’ve taken you through using herbs and flowers in soap but there are many other ways to use plants in cold-process soap making. Special roots that infuse deep color, seeds ... Read More about Ways to use Plants in Soap Making
Simple Face Lotion Recipe + DIY Instructions
How to make simple face lotion using just a few ingredients including liquid oil, water, emulsifying wax, and essential oils for scent What we want from a simple face lotion is moisture, skin-beneficial oils, lovely scent, and a creamy feeling. A lot of us will have our favorite brand, but as you know, skincare can cost quite a lot, especially over time. Amazingly, it's pretty easy to create your own lotions from the comfort of your kitchen and for a fraction of the price. The active time to ... Read More about Simple Face Lotion Recipe + DIY Instructions
Homemade Chamomile Lotion Recipe
Step-by-step recipe for how to make homemade chamomile lotion using simple chamomile infused oil. A simple DIY skincare recipe for normal to sensitive skin I think that we expect beauty to come at a high price, especially plant-based lotions. What's pretty crazy is that they're easy to make from scratch -- really. What's more, is that even though your homemade recipes are the same standard as high-end skincare, the ingredients are much less inexpensive. That makes pampering your skin both ... Read More about Homemade Chamomile Lotion Recipe
9 Natural soap plants for making lye-free soap
An introduction to plants that you can use as soap without lye. Includes a list of nine natural soap plants rich in saponin and how to use them Years ago, I taught myself how to make handmade soap, and ever since have shared ways that you can make it too. I remember how difficult it was to learn that way and the number of batches that failed, and my many questions that just weren’t clear enough in books at the time. That’s why I began sharing tips on how to make soap here on Lovely Greens. A ... Read More about 9 Natural soap plants for making lye-free soap
