Tag: Homemaking
Homesteading/Homemaking
Highlight Herb: Skullcap, Genus: Scutellaria I would like to introduce a very unique herb, (with a very intimidating name, I know). But I assure you, that in spite of the strangeness of the name, this is a very useful and amazing plant. First off, it is a nervine sedative. This means that this is a… Read more
Homemaking/Homesteading
Homesteader’s Post: A Year in Review Read more
Homemaking/Homesteading
Homesteader’s Post: A Year in Review I would like to introduce you to the Reynolds ladies newsletter. It comes out once a month and is full of adventure and inspiration! Be sure to look for each new addition! Here is last year in review. Read more
Homemaking/Homesteading
Family Health/Natural Medicine: Be Prepared! Here is a really good recipe for Arnica creme. Arnica is a great first aid herb. It helps heal and remove pain from strained and sprained ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It reduces swelling, is antibacterial, and has rubefacients. Rubefacient herbs are anagesic (pain relieving) and aid in healing by increasing… Read more
Homemaking/Homesteading
Family Health and Natural Medicine Hello everyone, This week is our homemaking and homesteading week. I wanted to focus this time on health and medicine, namely herbal medicine. First, why use herbs medicinally? Well , I would say that there are many benefits . First off, God has created the earth and all its fullness.… Read more