Parsley is one of my favorite herbs to grow in my yard. I not only love using it in favorite culinary recipes but it is one of my favorite ingredients when making my own natural beauty products. I love both the curly and flat leaf varieties and have them in pots on my patio where they grow almost year round. Having them nearby is a benefit, as I just need to step out my back door and clip off a few stems or a bunch depending on how much I need. I also plant them in my garden

I love coffee and it is part of my morning routine. Nothing fancy just a simple cup right when I get up. If I am super organized I even set up my coffee maker the night before and there is nothing like the feeling that you just have to "push the button" first thing. I know you can set timers, etc... but I am just happy to have it set up with water and ground coffee. But, besides being my morning drink did you know that coffee is also good for your skin? It is often used

Creating your own valentines is a real gift of love and it shows people how much you care. I would much rather get a handmade card full of true intent and feelings. You can craft your own gifts out of simple home ingredients. Fragrant sachets or dream pillows made from scraps of fabric and filled with dried herbs and flowers are simple to sew or craft. Bath salts made with baking soda, epsom salts, and sea salt can be poured inside recycled jars and bottles. Decorate a b

I grew up in Southern Oregon where there was at one time volcanic activity. We could always find pumice stones on hikes or around our property. Pumice is created when super heated rock is thrown from a volcano during eruption. Today your best place to find all natural pumice stones is at your local drug or natural food store. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I like the natural stone shapes but you can also find ones with wooden handles or shaped like a bar of