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Homemade Poison Ivy Paste

By Tiffany 11 Comments

In many areas of the country poison ivy is a part of life, especially when you live and work outdoors so much. While I personally find it to be just itchy and annoying my husband is allergic and a little poison ivy for him can turn very bad if we don't take steps immediately to heal it up fast to prevent infection. This poison ivy paste can be made in minutes and it can be kept on hand during the late spring and summer months when this devious plant abounds. This is handy when your husband makes … [Read more...]

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10 Ways to Reuse Tea Bags

By Tiffany 5 Comments

If you’re a tea drinker, you may be wondering what to do with all those leftover tea bags. This has only recently become a concern in our house. Before we started brewing our own Kombucha (fermented tea) we were just occasional tea drinkers, maybe a cup of sleepy time tea all around once a week or so. My 12 year old would also make iced tea here and there. We just composted our tea bags. As the quantity grew though I decided we might find some other uses for them. Here are a few things you can … [Read more...]

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15 Natural Ways to Soothe and Heal Poison Ivy

By Tiffany 8 Comments

When I came home from New York City this week I came home to a rather nasty surprise. My youngest kiddo was covered in poison ivy. He must have gotten it on a fishing trip he took with his Dad and the itching apparently went unnoticed until I came home so it has spread pretty far along...from his lower limbs to his arms, chest, and face. We actually went through this a month ago with my oldest boy but at 12 he is pretty savvy about not itching and it healed quickly without any interventions from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Healing Tagged With: Acv, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda And Water, Bath Water, Calamine, Cold Compresses, Fishing Trip, Herbal Remedy, Irritated Skin, Itchiness, Ivy Poison, Kitchen Window, Nasty Surprise, Oak And Poison Sumac, Pantries, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Skin Ailments, Vinegar Rinse, Works Like A Charm

How To Make a Natural First Aid Kit

By Tiffany 20 Comments

Natural families like natural remedies and non-toxic ingredients. Typically their medicine chests look a lot different than one you find in a more mainstream home. I have yet to see a Natural First Aid Kit at my local grocer though so if you want to make your own...here are a few ideas. You will be prepared and you will be using only natural and safe products on your family. What you need to make a natural first aid kit: Aloe Vera Gel - It soothes and heals burned, bitten, or … [Read more...]

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Camping Fun With Kids

By Tiffany 7 Comments

Camping with kids may sound like a stressful idea, but it doesn’t have to be. Some input from everyone will help the trip run a little smoother right from the beginning. The best thing about camping with kids is that you don’t need special skills, just some life lessons. Some of my all time favorite childhood memories revolved around camping. I used to pretend I was an explorer and I called myself Tiffiana Jones, LOL. I would hike, look for animal bones, catch craw fish (and let them go), and … [Read more...]

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Meet Tiffany

My name is Tiffany and I am a flower farmer and urban homesteader in Central Ohio with my husband, three children, and assorted furry friends. When I am not blogging I am usually thrift store shopping, gardening, wildcrafting and food foraging, or otherwise enjoying nature. Enjoy! Read More…

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