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"Easy and economical. Ideal for rinsing produce when you cannot get or afford to buy Organic. Removes a lot of residue like chemicals, pesticides and other matter quickly and easily. I saw this on Oprah and had to share! NOTE: Make sure to mix this in a DEEP pitcher. The baking soda and vinegar will react and foam everywhere if you do not. (just ask..."

Ingredients: grapefruit seed extract, vinegar...

"This cough-inhibiting concoction may help with easing of cold symptoms. Garlic inhibits cough and cold microbes and is an effective decongestant. Honey are considered by many to be a respiratory tonic, improving breathing, and is also known to be antimicrobial, assisting the immune system with fighting infection. Lemon reduces and thins mucus and..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, honey...

"We probably all did a version of this when we were younger - heated up old crayons to make new (the same way many of our mothers saved up the bits of old soap to make new!). All you need for this 'recipe' is all your old bits of crayon, a baking tray & a selection of small metal cookie cutters. I like the petit four / 1" size in particular...."

Ingredients: cookie cutters, wax crayons...

"Perfect soup for us to have when a cold is coming on or a fever is going around. Even my DH ate a huge bowl. It's very quick to put together and most is passive cooking time. Modified from, http://chetday.com/coldfluremedy.htm"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, parsley...

"Buckwheat Farinetta is supposed to have the highest concentration of D-chiro-inositol (which has been shown to dramatically help those suffering from insulin resistance, PCOS, and infertility). According to the website where I purchase the buckwheat farinetta, a 1 cup serving has 600 milligrams of the stuff (which was the daily dose administered in..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"Promote the healing with calendula is also called "pot marigold" not garden marigolds. Calendula is an extremely diverse herb revered for its healing and restorative properties. Since it is anti-inflammatory, astringent and antimicrobial, Calendula works for treating skin sores and rashes (even diaper rash). And considering how common and..."

Ingredients: calendula flowers, grain alcohol...

"No you don't use bluebirds in this! The eastern bluebird cannot eat the seeds in most feeders. This "pudding" will attract the bluebird to your feeder."

Ingredients: grits, margarine...

"The recipezaar computer will not allow me to put ginseng in the ingredients, so I slipped it in. Ginseng benefits the mind and body as an energy booster. Ginseng is a long term tonic, not a quick acting one. WARNING: If you have high blood pressure, do not drink this tea! Ginseng is also known to supress pain and improve memory!"

Ingredients: fresh gingerroot, honey...

"Tulsi has many healing benefits.
Relieves stress / adaptogen
Bolsters immunity
Enhances stamina
Provides support during cold season
Promotes healthy metabolism
A natural immuno-modulator
I infused it in honey to help soothe coughs and sore throats.
From MP Bhattathiry (Retd. Chief Technical Examiner to..."

Ingredients: raw honey, fresh ginger, basil...

"this is perfectly safe around kids.. it works and it is very inexpensive as it only has 3 ingriedients"

Ingredients: glycerin, liquid, baking soda...

"This is a great project to do with little girls"

Ingredients: coconut oil, beeswax...

"a very cool party craft and something fun for kids. and yes, it really works"

Ingredients: Kool-Aid, honey, hot water...

"A lovely lemon verbena scented potpourri for scenting a room, or for sachets. Makes a lovely gift presented in a pretty tin. Adapted from Kitchen and Herb Gardener by Richard Bird and Jessica Houdret."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, calendula flowers...

"Lemongrass ginseng tea may be served warm or chilled over ice.
Enjoy a cup of ginseng tea every day to incourage good health and increase immunity.
Drinking ginseng tea may increase energy, improve the libido, lessen menstrual cramping, relief from hot flashes or to stimulate the brains ability to concentrate. This will keep you awake so..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ginseng roots...