Back to Basics-natural remedies

17/04/2024

Spring has arrived, time to get out those gardening gloves and get to planting your gardens! With the rising cost in groceries, growing your own food can save you $$$

I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding gardening and how to begin growing food. Even though I’ve been gardening for years, I have avoided creating any blogs or videos about it because I feel inadequate to be sharing. I’m not an expert by any means, and I have learned more through experience a...

23/01/2024

https://operationshoebox.com/adopt-a-troop/

Individual volunteers, classes, or groups can directly meet the needs of our heroes by adopting a troop. When you sign up, you have the option to send care

13/08/2022

🍌 You’ll go bananas for this nutrient rich hydrating banana face mask!
You’ll need:
•1 ripe banana 🍌
•1 tablespoon honey 🍯
•10 drops lemon juice 🍋
Mix together well with a metal spoon and apply mixture to face for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm washcloth.
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09/08/2022

🌱 Soothe achy, tired feet with a relaxing epsom salt foot bath. Combine one cup of Epsom salt, 1/4 cup baking soda, 10 drops of lavender essential oil and a splash of vinegar in lukewarm water. Mix throughly and soak feet for 15-30 minutes.
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* Epsom salt soothes muscles, baking soda is great for dry skin, vinegar is softening and has detoxifying properties.

09/08/2022

Exfoliate, lighten, moisturize, brighten and tighten your skin with a lemon sugar body scrub. 🍋
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* Combine honey, olive oil, lemon juice and zest with sugar and mix to a paste like substance. Gently apply in circular movements and rinse well.
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09/08/2022

🍉DIY All Natural Watermelon Face Toner.
Watermelon is loaded with vitamins A,C & antioxidants that are super fantastic for your skin. It’s also loaded with lycopene which aids in protecting against the sun’s harmful rays.

You’ll need:
1/2 cup watermelon, blended in a food processor or blender (seeds included)
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 tablespoon distilled water
Clean container with a tight-fitting lid for storage
Directions:

Blend the watermelon in a food processor or blender (including any seeds), until smooth.
Add the watermelon puree to a bowl and add the witch hazel and water, and mix well.
Pour the mixture into a clean container with a tight-fitting lid.
Store extra toner in the refrigerator for several days.
Apply the toner to a clean face. Allow the toner to remain on your face for a few minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
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09/07/2022

Yay for fizzy geode bath bombs!
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07/07/2022

New materials arrived today. Be on the lookout for Back to Basics Bath Bombs!

02/07/2022

🪸Relax and unwind with a rejuvenating epsom salt bath soak! Epsom salt is known to soothe achy muscles and relieve inflammation. Don’t forget to add a few drops of lavender essential oil for total relaxation! 🌱
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*Epsom salts, when submerged in water, release magnesium and sulfate ions which can promote sleep and stress reduction.
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21/06/2022

https://www.healthline.com/health/diy-foot-soak

These DIY foot soaks are a simple way to sit back and give yourself some attention, whether to moisturize dry feet, detox, or if you just want to relax.

17/06/2022

🥑Avocado oil makes for a fantastic hair mask that packs a powerful punch! It nourishes your tresses and your scalp with its fatty acids! Apply for 20 minutes- 3 hours and rinse away!
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* Avocado oil is rich in oleic acid and monounsaturated fats which gives it the ability to actually pe*****te the hair shaft, which helps to strengthen and prevent breakage.
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