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 ]
7 Types of Flour
I absolutely love baking. Whether it's bread, cookies, cakes, pretzels, or anything in between there is just something fun and delicious about baked goods. However, there is a lot of science that goes into baking, and plenty of things to learn. One of the most important things to learn is when to use what kind of flour. Now, sure, you could probably just keep all-purpose flour around the house and use it for most things just fine, but if you really want your baking to shine, then it might be ... [ 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 ]
Alternative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Well, it's that season again, and as usual, I have been looking for better and more sustainable ways to do things. While there's not much I can do about the massive amounts of plastic and twist ties in the packaging of my nephew's toys, I can certainly make sure that I'm choosing better wrappings. Personally, I've always hated spending money on wrapping paper, so this year, I spent some time researching alternative ideas for gift wrappings. The list below are some of my favorites. ... [ 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 ]
5 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes
There is no reason to ever spend your hard earned dollars on store-bought salad dressing ever again. These recipes are so simple that it won't take much longer than opening the bottle of dressing to make, and you'll be able to memorize the recipes after giving it a couple go's. Aside from the issue of price, salad dressings are usually pumped full of chemical additives, sugar, and salt. By making your own you can really monitor what ingredients you are putting into your body, and adjust the ... [ Read More ]