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Stress isn’t a new phenomenon and men and women have found ways to help us to cope throughout the ages. Whether it is from a cup of tea, herbal tincture, flower essence, essential oil aromatherapy or a hot herbal and mineral bath, herbs can be …
Oof. The smell of mildew will send me running. I’m very sensitive to it as are many people. The smell can give some of us a headache, sinus congestion, and brain fog. Clearly, I’m allergic to it, but even if you aren’t, it can still …
Ever watch House Hunters International, see them working on their laptop, and wonder what job or business they have to be able to live and work abroad? I do! It’s my dream to be able to work from home part-time or work remotely and be able …
My mother really is a master pie maker. She has sort of passed pie-making off to me these last several years, but back in the day, she got regular requests for her pies and quiches for special church guests and gatherings. Her pie crust was …
For the sourdough purists out there, sourdough can only be made from making a wild yeast starter or perhaps buying a dehydrated sourdough starter. For me, making sourdough starter from commercial store-bought yeast is a great way to learn to make sourdough without the finickiness …
If you’re looking for a natural itch relief remedy, there is little better than making Plantain Herbal Anti-Itch and First Aid Spray. This plantain witch hazel rub recipe is easy to make and very effective for getting rid of itching naturally, cleaning wounds, relieving bug …
Bible verses about giving thanks to God give us examples of when and how to show that we are thankful. Thankfulness in Scriptures is not just an attitude but an expression of our gratitude toward God for Who He is and what He has done …
The Bible–especially the New Testament–has a lot to say about loving others. It tells us just what love is suppose to look like in 1 Corinthians 13 and Romans 12. To get the most out of this Scripture series, I encourage you to look up …
Many flower blossoms are edible, but it’s always a good idea to check before eating one. I’ve given you photos and resources below for identifying common edible flowers–both cultivated and wild, for common flower garden blossoms, herb blossom, vegetable blossom, wildflower blossoms, and tropical flower …
Some of you may have followed my saga of the stinky house that we had and how I removed odors there. With that fixer-upper house, we also inherited a refrigerator that hadn’t been kept clean. We did clean it and disinfect it and it was …
Most of us have heard that the Bible tells us to love others (see my article Scriptures about Loving Others) and other verses telling us that we should love God, but what do the Scriptures say about God’s love for people? Who does God love? …
I love white salsa in Mexican restaurants–creamy, a little sweet, and a little spicey. I feel sure it isn’t Mexican, but whoever decided to start serving it, thank you. I recently moved to a new city and found that none of the restaurants serve white …
Ever watch House Hunters International, see them working on their laptop, and wonder what job or business they have to be able to live and work abroad? I do! It’s my dream to be able to work from home part-time or work remotely and be able …
When we are in the midst of difficult circumstances or are dealing with worry or fear, it is often difficult to find inner peace. Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, but how do we access that peace for ourselves? Where does the Peace of …
Don’t be afraid, trust God. He is with you. Scriptures when you face fear. DiscoverCreateInspire.com
Whether you’re working out, recovering from illness, following a special way of eating like the Keto diet, or just want to keep your electrolyte minerals up for general health and to combat stress, it’s a great idea to take electrolytes. You can buy premade electrolyte …
Stress isn’t a new phenomenon and men and women have found ways to help us to cope throughout the ages. Whether it is from a cup of tea, herbal tincture, flower essence, essential oil aromatherapy or a hot herbal and mineral bath, herbs can be …
Loss comes in many forms in this world and our response of grieving is both natural and necessary. While in the moment of loss and grief it feels like the end of the world to us, and it often is the end of the world …
Oof. The smell of mildew will send me running. I’m very sensitive to it as are many people. The smell can give some of us a headache, sinus congestion, and brain fog. Clearly, I’m allergic to it, but even if you aren’t, it can still …
Many years ago, struggling with overwhelming clutter and buried under all the stuff I’d collected over the years, I read a book that helped me so much: The Messy’s SuperGuide by Sandra Felton. I discovered reading her book that I was what she called “A …
While I love to grow herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes, there’s something I love even more about foraging and harvesting herbs from the wild. Maybe with all the uncertainty in the world, it gives me peace to know what plants I have around me …
We can’t get rid of stressful situations in our lives. Work, relationships, parenting, finances, politics, wars, the news, sickness, and the list could go on and on of the things that can bring stress into our lives. When I finally realized that I couldn’t get …
As I’ve studied the medicinal uses of plants, I have been amazed to learn that so many common plants–flowers, herbs, shrubs and lawn “weeds”–are actually medicinal and have been successfully used by families and herbalists for hundreds of years. It has made me curious to …
