One of the first "alternative" healing methods that ever interested me was aromatherapy. I loved the idea that so many plants were actually a powerhouse of amazing properties and that you could use their very essence to tap into healing. The idea that one woman may decide to take a variety of drugs to help with headaches and another may look to flowers and leaves and get better results is kind of intoxicating. Unlike eating a plant or a flower aromatherapy revolves around inhaling the plant … [Read more...]
How To Make Borax Crystal Ornaments and Sun Catchers
I have wanted to make some borax crystal ornaments for a long while now. I thought it would be timely considering the season but also a fun homeschool project since there is definitely some science going on here. Borax, as we usually buy it in the store, is a white powder consisting of soft colorless crystals. We don't think of crystals when we see it because we see powder. This project is great for helping kids to see the crystallization process as the water cools and molecules clump together. … [Read more...]
The All Natural Prank
In my web wanderings tonight I stumbled across a comedy site. I found a hilarious grouping of pages called The All-Natural Prank. The prank is chronicled by a man named John Hargrave and in it he outlines his adventures in eating all natural products and rating them on taste, aroma, and presentation. Some of the products that this culinary genius tastes are Tom of Main's deodorant, Burt's Bees Tomato Garden Soap, Tom's Natural Glycerin Soap, and Nad's Hair Removal Gel. I was laughing like crazy … [Read more...]
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