101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home: A Nerdy Farm Wife's All-Natural DIY Projects Using Commonly Found Herbs, Flowers & Other Plants
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To Sarah, my editor at Page Street, goes an added dose of thanks. She took my terribly rough manuscript and helped polish it into a work to be proud of. I’m a slow writer that can’t always easily find the right words I want to say, so I really appreciate her kind patience while working with me!
Special thanks goes to my daughter, for her helpful artistic opinions and delicious homemade snacks that kept my brain and tummy fueled, and to my son, for voluntarily taking over laundry duty this year and being my go-to guy for fixing and toting stuff. You’re the best kids around and I’m proud to be your mom!
Much love and appreciation goes to my sweet and ever-supportive husband, for always believing in me and working so hard to give our family the peaceful life it has. I look forward to many more years of our never-boring, farm-life adventures!
Thank you, to my parents, for raising me in a happy, loving home where I had the freedom to follow my own interests. I appreciate all of the hard work and sacrifices it took to make that happen!
To my mother and father-in-law who are always so good to our family, I appreciate the support and the yummy gluten-free food sent our way, when deadlines and crunch times came around!
To Grandpa Al, who would come over to look at my garden, quietly chuckle and then patiently help me fix whatever I had managed to mess up that time—eternal thanks for making our life so much better, in so many ways. Thankfully, green thumbs can be taught and mine came from him. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about or miss Grandpa Al.
To my friend Kay Taylor, who is one of the nicest people on earth. She allowed me to share her wonderful deodorant recipe with you (here), plus gifted me with the gorgeous peonies that inspired the idea for Peony Orange Scrub.
A big shout-out goes to my friend Kyle “Q” Gordon, who took time from his busy life to write up a long list of fun things I could do while recuperating from an unhealthy online video game addiction. Without his encouragement and our (still-unfinished) bucket list challenge, the thought of starting a blog probably would’ve never crossed my mind.
Last, but certainly not least, a special thank you to my creative, talented brothers, sisters and other family members who I’m lucky to be related to. Friends sometimes come and go, but family is forever!
Index
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A
alkanet root powder
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
introduction to
Rose Face Cream
Rosy Lip Tint
Vegan Sunflower Lip Tint
All Purpose Animal Salve
almond oil. See sweet almond oil.
aloe vera gel
Aloe Mint After-Sun Lotion
Aloe Rose Sunburn & Hot Flash Spray
Cool Mint Body Wash
Dandelion Magnesium Lotion
Hollyhock Split End Crème
introduction to
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
Violet & Aloe Moisturizing Cream
Violet Flower Cleanser
Violet Infused Aloe
annatto seed powder
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
introduction to
antioxidants
basil
cocoa butter
introduction to
oregano
pine
rosemary extract
vitamin E
apple cider vinegar
Aloe Rose Sunburn & Hot Flash Spray
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
Dandelion Thyme Vinegar Toner & Tonic
introduction to
Itchy Skin Rinse
Oregano Oxymel
Thyme Flaky Scalp Spray
apricot oil
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
infusing
introduction to
shelf-life of
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
argan oil
Elder Flower Eye Cream
Hollyhock Split End Crème
infusing
introduction to
Rosemary Beard Oil
shelf-life of
Sunflower Shampoo Bar
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
arnica. See Lavender Dandelion Pain Relief Oil
arrowroot powder
Dandelion Body Butter
Herbal Dry Shampoo
Herbal Dry Shampoo or Flea Repelling Powder
introduction to
Lemongrass Cream Deodorant
Mint Cocoa Body Butter
avocado butter
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Whipped Spearmint Scrub Butter
avocado oil
Chamomile Lip Scrub
Cocoa Rose Lotion Bars
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Cucumber Mint Soap
infusing
introduction to
Lavender, Coconut & Honey Balm
Mint Lip Scrub
shelf life of
as substitute for hemp oil
Violet & Aloe Moisturizing Cream
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
B
babassu oil
as coconut oil substitute
infusing
introduction to
Nettle Coconut & Honey Hair Mask
shelf-life of
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
Bachelor Button. See cornflower.
baking soda
Basic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Calamine Rose Lotion
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Fizzy Rose Lemonade Soak
Garden Herbs Bath Soak
introduction to
Lemongrass Cream Deodorant
Basic Calendula Lotion
Basic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
basil
Basil Mint Sore Throat Spray
Basil Rose Kombucha Toner
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
introduction to
Oregano Oxymel
basil essential oil. See Catnip & Basil Insect Repellant Spray
basil-infused oil. See Basil & Lime Lip Balm
beeswax
All Purpose Animal Salve
Basil & Lime Lip Balm
Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
Classic Peppermint Lip Balm
Cocoa Rose Lotion Bars
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Daisy Vanilla Lip Balm
Dandelion Cuticle Balm
Dandelion Plantain Chapped Lip Treatment
Elder Flower Eye Cream
Honey & Chamomile Cream
How to Build Your Own Salve Recipe
introduction to
Lavender Bug Bite Sticks
Lavender, Coconut & Honey Balm
Lemon Balm Furniture Polish
Lemongrass Cream Deodorant
measuring
melting
Peppermint Pine Headache Salve
Regenerating Rose Balm
Rosy Lip Tint
substitutions for
Sunflower Lotion Bars
Sunflower Salve
Violet & Aloe Moisturizing Cream
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
beetroot powder
Bug Bite Powder
butter, grass-fed. See Nettle & Coconut Oil Vitamin Treats
C
Calamine Rose Lotion
calendula
All Purpose Animal Salve
Basil Mint Sore Throat Spray
Basil Rose Kombucha Toner
Bug Bite Powder
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Calendula Whipped Coconut Oil
Carrot & Calendula Soap
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Chamomile Honey Face Wash
Craft
Your Own Lip Balm
Create Your Own Herbal Shampoo
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
Elder Flower Eye Cream
Herbal Dry Shampoo
introduction to
Itchy Skin Rinse
Lavender, Coconut & Honey Balm
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
Sunflower Salve
Thyme Flaky Scalp Spray
Violet Infused Aloe
calendula-infused oil
Basic Calendula Lotion
Calendula Spice & Honey Cleansing Scrub
Calendula Whipped Coconut Butter
Carrot & Calendula Soap
Calming Bath Soak
Cambrian blue clay. See Lavender Blue Mask
candelilla wax
as beeswax substitute
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
How to Build Your Own Salve Recipe
introduction to
canning jars
Carrot & Calendula Soap
castile soap
Calendula Spice & Honey Cleansing Scrub
Cool Mint Body Wash
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Create Your Own Herbal Shampoo
Fresh Mint Wall Wash
Herbal Hand Soap
introduction to
Lavender Castile Soapy Facial Cleanser
Thyme Counter Cleaner
castor oil
Basil & Lime Lip Balm
Carrot & Calendula Soap
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Classic Peppermint Lip Balm
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Cucumber Mint Soap
Dandelion Plantain Chapped Lip Treatment
Hollyhock Shampoo Bar
infusing
introduction to
Old-Fashioned Rose Bar
Rosy Lip Tint
shelf life of
Sunflower Shampoo Bar
Thyme & Witch Hazel Clear Skin Facial Bar
catnip
Catnip & Basil Insect Repellant Spray
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
introduction to
chamomile
Basil Rose Kombucha Toner
Calming Bath Soak
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Chamomile Calming Syrup
Chamomile Honey Face Wash
Chamomile Lip Scrub
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Create Your Own Herbal Shampoo
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
Elder Flower Eye Cream
introduction to
Lavender, Coconut & Honey Balm
Lavender Sleepy Bath Tea
Lemon Chamomile Bath Melts
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
Violet Infused Aloe
chamomile-infused oil
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Chamomile Brown Sugar Scrub Cubes
Honey & Chamomile Cream
chlorella
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
introduction to
Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
cinnamon
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Calendula Spice & Honey Cleansing Scrub
citric acid
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Fizzy Rose Lemonade Soak
introduction to
citronella essential oil. See Catnip & Basil Insect Repellant Spray
Classic Peppermint Lip Balm
clay
Bug Bite Powder
Calamine Rose Lotion
Cocoa Rose Lotion Bars
Cucumber Mint Soap
introduction to
Lavender Blue Mask
Old-Fashioned Rose Bar
Rose Pink Mask
Sage Green Mask
Thyme & Raw Honey Mask
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
cloves. See Four Thieves Vinegar Spray
cocoa butter
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Chamomile Brown Sugar Scrub Cubes
Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
Cocoa Rose Lotion Bars
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Dandelion Body Butter
Dandelion Scrub Bar
introduction to
Lavender Oatmeal Bath Melts
Lemon Chamomile Bath Melts
Mint Cocoa Body Butter
shelf life of
cocoa powder. See Herbal Dry Shampoo
coconut oil
Calendula Whipped Coconut Butter
Calendula Whipped Coconut Oil
Carrot & Calendula Soap
Chamomile Brown Sugar Scrub Cubes
Coconut Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Cucumber Mint Soap
Dandelion Scrub Bar
Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
Hollyhock Shampoo Bar
infusing
introduction to
Lavender, Coconut & Honey Balm
Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Lemongrass Cream Deodorant
melting temperature
Nettle Coconut & Honey Hair Mask
Nettle & Coconut Oil Vitamin Treats
Old-Fashioned Rose Bar
shelf life of
Sunflower Shampoo Bar
Thyme & Witch Hazel Clear Skin Facial Bar
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
coffee grinders
Cold Process Soap
Carrot & Calendula Soap
Chamomile “Almost Castile” Soap
Cucumber Mint Soap
Dandelion Scrub Bar
Hollyhock Shampoo Bar
Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Old-Fashioned Rose Bar
overview of
Sunflower Shampoo Bar
Thyme & Witch Hazel Clear Skin Facial Bar
comfrey. See Lavender Dandelion Pain Relief Oil
Cool Mint Body Wash
cornflower
introduction to
Lavender Blue Mask
cornstarch
Dandelion Body Butter
Herbal Dry Shampoo
Mint Cocoa Body Butter
Rose Window Cleaner
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Create Your Own Herbal Shampoo
Create Your Own Vinegar Hair Rinse
Cucumber Mint Soap
D
daisy
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Herbal Dry Shampoo or Flea Repelling Powder
introduction to
daisy-infused oil. See Daisy Vanilla Lip Balm
dandelion
Calendula Whipped Coconut Oil
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Dandelion Thyme Vinegar Toner & Tonic
introduction to
Lavender Dandelion Pain Relief Oil
picking
Sunflower Lotion Bars
dandelion-infused oil
Dandelion Body Butter
Dandelion Cuticle Balm
Dandelion Magnesium Lotion
Dandelion Plantain Chapped Lip Treatment
Dandelion Scrub Bar
Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
dianthus
Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
introduction to
Peony & Orange Sugar Scrub
digital scales
dill. See Itchy Skin Rinse
double boilers
Dried Flowers & Herbs Mask
dried ingredients
E
echinacea. See Basil Mint Sore Throat Spray
elderflower, introduction to
elderflower-infused oil. See Elder Flower Eye Cream
emulsifying wax
Aloe Mint After-Sun Lotion
Basic Calendula Lotion
Dandelion Magnesium Lotion
Grapeseed & Thyme Lotion
introduction to
Rose Face Cream
Energizing Rosemary Min
t Bath Tea
Epsom salt NF
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Calming Bath Soak
Garden Herbs Bath Soak
introduction to
Sore Muscle Bath Bags
equipment
essential oils. See also specific oils.
Calendula Whipped Coconut Butter
Coconut Laundry Soap & Stain Stick
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Create Your Own Herbal Shampoo
Dandelion Body Butter
Hollyhock Split End Crème
introduction to
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
Violet & Aloe Moisturizing Cream
eucalyptus essential oil
Catnip & Basil Insect Repellant Spray
Garden Herbs Bath Soak
Sore Muscle Bath Bags
F
Favorite Herbal Lip Balms
Basil & Lime Lip Balm
Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
Classic Peppermint Lip Balm
crafting
Daisy Vanilla Lip Balm
Dandelion Plantain Chapped Lip Treatment
introduction to
Rosy Lip Tint
Vegan Sunflower Lip Tint
Fizzy Rose Lemonade Soak
Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
forsythia
Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
Forsythia Clear Skin Toner
introduction to
Quick Custom Herbal Cream
Four Thieves Vinegar Spray
freezing
French green clay
Cucumber Mint Soap
Sage Green Mask
Thyme & Raw Honey Mask
Violet Leaf Lotion Bars
Fresh Mint Wall Wash
G
Garden Bath Teas
Garden Herbs Bath Soak
geranium essential oil
Cocoa Rose Lotion Bars
Old-Fashioned Rose Bar
Regenerating Rose Balm
Rose Face Cream
ginger
Calendula Spice Fizzing Bath Salts
Calendula Spice & Honey Cleansing Scrub
Lavender Dandelion Pain Relief Oil
Warming Ginger & Lemon Balm Tea
glycerine. See vegetable glycerine.
goldenrod. See Lavender Dandelion Pain Relief Oil
grapeseed oil
Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Grapeseed & Thyme Lotion
infusing
introduction to
Lavender Castile Soapy Facial Cleanser
Mint Cocoa Body Butter
shelf life of
Whipped Spearmint Scrub Butter
H
hand mixers
heatproof pitchers
hemp seed oil
Chamomile Lip Scrub
Craft Your Own Lip Balm
Honey Rose & Oat Face Cleanser
infusing
introduction to
shelf life of
substitutes for
Herbal Dry Shampoo
Herbal Dry Shampoo or Flea Repelling Powder