There are a ton of all-natural ingredients that contain healing or immune boosting properties that I fear are often overlooked. In today's world, many of us are quick to run to the drug store each time we have an issue instead of focusing on what natural remedies we might have, or even preventing sickness before it happens! There are a ton of healing foods in the world, but today I thought we could start with 10. You'll probaly have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, and the ... [ Read More ]
52 Weeks to an Organized Home
By now you guys know that I am a bit of a clean freak. But, its often overlooked that having a clean home and having an organized home are two very different things. While I am pretty good about making sure my ceiling fans don't have dust on them, and making sure my kitchen cabinets are free of any food or grime, the organization in my house is seriously lacking. The biggest excuses I make for myself are that I am too busy to worry about organizing EVERYTHING, and that my house is too small ... [ Read More ]
10 Plants to Help You Sleep
If you haven't ever struggled with falling asleep, while you should consider yourself lucky, you're definitely in the minority. A lot of people struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep, and there are tons of issues that could be leading to your issue: anxiety, stress, even low amounts of oxygen. Rather than trying sleeping pills, try an all natural solution! There are herbal teas, essential oil blends, and even this list of household plants that can help you sleep! While a lot of ... [ Read More ]
5 Natural Remedies for Snoring
Whether you or your partner snores, you know that it can become quite a problem. If you're one of the loud snorers, then it might even cause issues such as sleepless nights and even strain your relationships. However, before you go to extreme measures, try some of these natural remedies and methods for managing snoring first. ... [ Read More ]
Holiday Simmer Pot Recipes
I want to start by wishing you all a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays! I hope you all are able to enjoy time with your families and stay safe! Since it is Christmas, and as a continuation for some natural ways to keep your house smelling great and essential oil blends for winter, today I just want to share a few simmer pot recipes that will make your house smell all festive and Christmas-y! Orange 5 - 8 cups of water 3 - 5 cinnamon sticks 1 - 3 orange peels / 10 - 15 drops of ... [ Read More ]
5 Common Types of Tea and Their Benefits
During the winter, hot tea is one of my favorite treats. Not only does it taste great (usually) there are so many different types that I never get burnt out, plus they're natural healing agents! There have been a couple specific tea recipes shared here at Old Fashioned Families, including a cinnamon honey tea and an elderberry tea, both of which have a long list of benefits. Since tea is great for warming you up and keeping you healthy during the cold winter months, I thought we would take it ... [ Read More ]
6 Medicinal Herbs You Need This Winter
Since I hate the cold and love herbal remedies, it should not come as a surprise that I'd like to do a round up of the best herbs to use during winter! We have already discussed some herbal remedies that can help you stay healthy during the cold season, like elderberry tea, cinnamon honey tea, and a DIY vapor rub but there are still so many possibilities out there! Read on! Echinacea Echinacea is a beautiful flower that's part of the daisy family. It has been used for centuries in combating ... [ Read More ]
8 Surprising Ways to Use Epsom Salt
Epsom salts have a really wide variety of uses, some of which might come as a surprise to you! The salts are rich in magnesium and sulfates which have a variety of health benefits, but Epsom salts are good for a few other things as well. With its multitude of uses, it would be silly not to use Epsom salt. It's super cheap to buy, you can easily get a pound for $2. After reading this 8 unique ways to use Epsom salt, you'll always keep a supply around the house! 1) Soak in a bath This one is ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Cinnamon Honey Tea
There's nothing quite like tea to help when you have a cough or a sore throat. In fact, tea is one of my go-tos for, well, most things. And, around this time of the year, there are really two primary kinds of tea that I make: elderberry tea, and cinnamon honey tea. We've talked about elderberry in the past, so here, I wanted to focus on cinnamon honey tea. Health benefits of cinnamon honey tea Both cinnamon and honey are absolutely excellent for you. Both have pretty crazy antimicrobial ... [ Read More ]
All Natural DIY Vapor Rub
It's that time of the year again. It's freezing outside, snow is on the ground, and everyone takes their turn getting sick. Stuffy noses and coughs are no fun, though sometimes unavoidable. At this point, you guys probably know that I am not much of a fan of store-bought medicinal supplies and I prefer to look for an all natural remedy. If you haven't yet started a journey with essential oils, I really really recommend doing so. They open up a bunch of different DIY healing options, from ... [ Read More ]