Italian dressing may fool you with its name as it is a type of salad dressing commonly used in American cuisine, and not in Italy! It's made with a mix of vinegar or lemon juice, vegetable oil, chopped bell peppers, sugar, and various herbs and spices like oregano, fennel, dill, and salt. Sometimes, onions and garlic are added as well. The creamy version includes milk products and stabilizers. Instead of being used in [...]
3 Ingredient Homemade Fabric Refresher (DIY Odor Eliminator)
A fabric freshener is a product that helps get rid of unwanted smells on fabrics like towels, clothing, upholstery, pillows, curtains, and carpets. Febreze Fabric Refresher is a well-known product you can buy in stores. However, I prefer making my own fabric freshener spray using essential oils and natural ingredients because I don't generally use commercial scented products unless the company discloses what they put in them [...]
Homemade Duckweed Killer (Plus Some All Natural Duckweed Removal Tips!)
Duckweeds, also known as water lenses, are among nature's tiniest plants. However, if their population grows excessively in a pond, they can have a big impact. Duckweed can eventually reduce oxygen levels and harm fish and beneficial algae. Duckweeds are part of the Lemnoideae family and have a basic structure without leaves or stems. They grow quickly in nutrient-rich pond water, especially when there's organic [...]
How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar Mouthwash
For centuries, people have known about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It became popular in the 1970s as more people used it to lose weight and fight infections. The vinegar's acidity kills the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum infections. Some say you can also use it to remove tough tooth stains, although there isn’t much scientific evidence behind this. Nevertheless, we are going to make a basic [...]
The Best All-Natural Turkey Repellent Recipes
While turkeys are known for being a delicious meal during Thanksgiving, they can be a nuisance and are also kind of terrifying. They have a habit of destroying gardens and lawns while searching for food, causing traffic delays when crossing roads, and male turkeys can become aggressive during mating season, leading to them charging and damaging cars with reflective surfaces. Wild turkeys like gardens because they can find [...]
How To Make Lash-Growing Homemade Mascara
Creating your own makeup is easier than you think. In fact, many makeups share common ingredients like eyeliner and mascara, so why not make one that can cover both? You'll be surprised to find that some of the ingredients for homemade makeup are probably already in your pantry. Today, we will make a homemade mascara that doubles as an eyeliner, using all-natural ingredients. And, bonus…. It also is lash growth [...]
