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More Than Weeds: 5 Common Plants to Forage for Food and Home Remedies

April 29, 2019 by Susan Vinskofski Leave a Comment

Learn to Forage for Food and Remedies

Are you interesting in foraging but have been a bit hesitant to go forward because you lack the confidence? I understand. I’ve been learning about and identifying plants since I’m a child, but not everyone has had that opportunity.

I also enjoy taking beginners by the hand and helping them to gain the confidence they need to go forward on their foraging journey so that they can forage for food, or even forage for home remedies for their family.Continue Reading

10 Edible Flowers You Can Also Use For Home Remedies

January 3, 2019 by Susan Vinskofski 10 Comments

Flowers are more than beautiful; many are edible or medicinal. While not all flowers are edible, there are dozens which are. My focus here, though, is on edible flowers you can grow or forage and are amazing when used to make homemade herbal remedies.Continue Reading

Homemade Arnica Salve for Sprains and Bruises

November 26, 2018 by Susan Vinskofski 2 Comments

I hate to admit it, but I’m not particularly graceful. Consequently, I tend to get my share of bruises. And that’s why I need my homemade arnica salve. Continue Reading

Pine and Honey Moisturizing Lip Balm

November 7, 2018 by Susan Vinskofski 8 Comments

I get it. There are a million ways to make homemade lip balm. But honestly, some really are better than others. Like this Pine and Honey Moisturizing Lip Balm. It’s perfect for dry winter lips, and with that fresh-from-the-forest-scent, it’s perfect for gift giving. And it’s more than that; it really is the best moisturizing lip balm!Continue Reading

Natural Home Remedies for Your Medicine Cabinet

October 2, 2018 by Susan Vinskofski Leave a Comment

When it comes to staying well, prevention through a healthy lifestyle goes a long way. But we all know that despite our best efforts, we still catch cold, and get cuts, bruises, and the occasional headache. And if you’re me, get into a patch of poison ivy. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your medicine cabinet stocked with some natural home remedies.

I’m not a health care professional. I’m a wife, a mom, and a grandmother who has faced lots of minor ailments over the years. Please use common sense when caring for your family. Home medicine can be very safe and effective, but educate yourself and know when to see your doctor.Continue Reading

Plantain and Jewelweed Home Remedy for Poison Ivy Rash

July 12, 2018 by Susan Vinskofski 8 Comments

Summer’s here, and I’m spending lots of time outdoors – you probably are, too. And for me, that invariably means coming in contact with poison ivy. I do my best to avoid it, but once or twice a year I do manage to break out in a rash. That’s why I always keep this amazing plantain and jewelweed home remedy for poison ivy rash on hand. The remedy is often found growing in the same area as the poison ivy plant. Continue Reading