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9 Natural Methods To Stop Acid Reflux In Its Tracks Acid reflux is painful, frustrating and debilitating at times. Millions of people suffer every day, potentially leading to other health problems. Acid reflux leads to heartburn and extra burping. At times, the pain can be so severe; you might feel …

How to Make Your Own Mead + Easy Recipes to Try Are you interested in learning how to make your own mead? It’s not as complicated as one might think, and it can be quite a fun learning experience! Mead is a fermented honey and water mixture that some refer …

White Vinegar Uses:  As Easy as 1, 2, 3 Any practiced DIYer knows that vinegar is a handy tool for nearly anything. A key ingredient to a healthy snack, an effective and eco-friendly cleaner, and much more, vinegar comes in handy in almost any household or outdoor dilemma. We’ve shared …

9 Reasons Every Home Needs an Essential Oil Diffuser Those who live a natural life learn a thing or two about essential oils, and essential oil diffusers can be used to improve your health, help you sleep better, and give you some energy. Essential oil diffusers are great for many …

10 Vintage Life Hacks From The 1900s That Actually Still Work In the late 1880s, cigarette manufacturers began inserting stiffening cards into their paper packs of cigarettes to strengthen the containers. It wasn’t long before they got the idea to put artwork, trivia, famous people, and pretty girls onto those cards, …

Health Warnings your Tongue May Be Telling You Our gateway to all things delightful and delicious, our tongues are truly an important and often overlooked part of our bodies. we did a post a few weeks ago called Health WARNINGS Your Fingernails May Be Showing You and you all loved it so …

11 Impressive Home Remedies for Stretch Marks Stretch marks are off-colored stripes or streaks that form on your skin because of stretching skin or weight changes. Pregnancy and obesity are the two most common reasons for stretch marks, but puberty and hormone replacement therapy. These form on the waist, thighs, …

Survival Myths That May Be Deadly Every outdoor adventurer has or at least should have a good, basic set of survival skills in case of an emergency situation. After all, snake bites, dehydration, exposure to the elements, and wildlife attacks are real risks if you spend time in the great …

13 Creative ways To Reuse Ammo Cans Ammo cans are normally used for the safe transfer of ammo by the military. Due to their sturdy nature, durable material, and resealable covers, ammo cans can also be used for a variety of household purposes. It’s for this reason that used ammo cans are …

30 Foods You Probably Didn’t Even Know You Could Freeze Every savvy shopper knows you should buy in bulk when food items are on sale and find ways to preserve them until needed. While canning, pickling, and dehydrating foods all have their uses and merits, there is a much simpler …

14 Surprising Uses For Vicks VapoRub Vicks is a common over-the-county solution for many illnesses you might experience this cold and flu season. When our kids have a cough that just won’t go away, Vicks VapoRub is our go-to medicine. Imagine my surprise when I learned that Vicks VapoRub has …

7 Backyard Weeds and Their Impressive Benefits Long ago, our ancestors understood that all plants have properties, not just the ones we purposefully grew. Over the years, we lost the knowledge about which wild plants and weeds have health benefits that we might desire. Instead, we spend money on weed …