Looking for an all-natural, non-toxic insect repellent that doesn’t contain the chemicals (like DEET) that most of the commercial brands do? There are many natural, non-toxic ingredients that can be used to make a bug repellent that won’t harm you and your family. Most homemade bug balms and bug sprays utilize the strength of essential oils.

Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Amazing Collection Of 100% Organic Homemade Insect Repellents And Sunscreen Recipes Book#1: DIY Repellents Natural, Homemade Repellents To Keep Mosquitoes And Ants Away + Organic After Bites Remedies If you are planning a picnic outside, yard work or you just want to relax in your backyard, chances are that bugs will force you to run inside. You may now think that you can simply cover up and avoid mosquito bites, but have you forgotten that summer is hot? If you are too desperate, you will probably first grab one of those commercial bug repellents. There's a number of these out there that you can turn to for help, but think twice. If you just take a look at the label of some of these products, you will find yourself confused by all the chemicals mentioned there. Your skin deserves to be treated with respect, so, why don't we try to find natural and safe alternatives? By the way, these organic alternatives smell amazing. Just think about the relaxing lavender, sensual geranium, refreshing mint, etc. Plus, they all deter bugs and all the other flying pests that can ruin your time spent outside. Moreover, you don't have to worry because you can easily find all the ingredients you need for these repellent recipes. Have I mentioned that it takes just a couple of minutes to make the repellents and do away with bugs? You'll find that the book has several chapters, plus one bonus chapter for all of you who are afraid of ticks. If you have already got bitten by these pests, then you'll be glad to find out that the book also gives you after bite recipes that will soothe this annoying itching. There's no need to fear bugs anymore because here you will find 40+ recipes that will keep all those little invaders away from you. Book#2: Homemade Sunscreen 30 Natural And 100% Non-Toxic Sunscreen Recipes + After-Sun Skin Care This summer, you won't have to worry that you will get sunburnt because you can make your own, natural sunscreen creams and lotions. They will not only protect your skin while you are enjoying the hot summer days but will also nourish your skin. The recipes in the book contain various essential oils. Just a few drops of these potent oils are enough to moisturize your skin, heal and protect it. With sunscreen lotions that you can buy in stores, you are not always sure what exactly you get in a bottle. Among other ingredients, they also contain different chemicals that can affect your skin in so many ways. Especially those people who have sensitive skin can experience various skin allergies. A safer way to keep your skin protected and nourished is to make your own sunscreen lotions. The ingredients are all natural and beneficial for you, and you can easily find them. For most of the recipes, you will need coconut or avocado oil, shea butter, as well as essential oils, such as peppermint, lavender, chamomile, etc. What is even more, you will need about 10-15 minutes to prepare each of these lotions, and you don't need any special equipment. In this book, you will find recipes for body sunscreen lotions as well as for facial creams. These are perfect for those with sensitive skin. And there's more! You will also learn how to make sunscreen bars and after-sun, pain-relieving lotions.

The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Most commercial sunscreens contain a wide variety of toxic ingredients. Make your own sunscreen at home using safe oils, including coconut oil.

Do you worry about how the poisonous chemicals in your home might be affecting you or your children? Are you worried that your cosmetics or cleaning products might be carcinogenic? Would you like practical, cost-effective methods for detoxing your home? Less Toxic Living is a down to earth book that will help you limit your family's exposure to dangerous chemicals in your home, cleaning products, food & water, cosmetics & skin care, and plastics. Based on scientific research, yet set in real-world, easy to understand terms, this book will give you Quick tips for reducing the toxins coming into your home The basics of non-toxic cleaning and how to do it cheaply and effectively The information you need to make informed decisions on your food purchases to get the biggest impact for your family Theory and practical advice on all these areas and more. With chapters from nineteen inspiring contributors, including the bestselling authors of Healthy Home, Healthy Family and Chemical Free Kids, this book provides a user-friendly introduction to a range of issues and effective solutions, with ample references for more in depth information. Less Toxic Living also includes free bonus downloads that will help you put the information you learn into practice in your daily life. More and more research is revealing the links between our everyday use of chemicals and increasing rates of cancer, allergies and behavioural disorders. Less Toxic Living arms you with workable solutions to protect your family. What People Are Saying "This book supplied me with so much information, some I already knew but a lot I did not, it was a real eye opener reading this book and realising how many toxins we can expose ourselves to everyday. I would recommend this book to everyone." Julie Edwards "a compilation of really useful information in a concise format, and with practical solutions for making changes in your life and home" Jacqui Calvert "a wonderful informative collection of articles that make clear argument for change in all our lives" Penelope Pell "easy to read, understand and implement" Jessica Warfel "This book is super fantastic, with the delivery of knowledge in every bite sized segment." Holly Atkinson "For the last decade, I've known it's important to eat organic, create a chemical-free home and support others in their endeavours to help create a healthier world. But Less Toxic Living goes beyond the basics, in an easy to read and lighthearted way. It is a concise guide to help us understand the importance of and the steps to take towards being sustainable in our daily lives... for each other, future generations and of course, for our precious planet." Chrissy Gruninger, Social {media} Wellness

Protect yourself, your children, your pets, and your home from bugs — without using harsh or toxic chemicals! Herbalist Stephanie Tourles offers 75 simple recipes for safe, effective bug repellents you can make at home from all-natural ingredients. For protection from mosquitos, ticks, and other biting insects, there are sprays, balms, body oils, and tinctures, with scents ranging from eucalyptus to floral, lemon, vanilla, and woodsy spice. There are also recipes for pets, such as herbal shampoo, bedding formulas, and flea-and-tick collars and powders. And Tourles includes repellents for the home, such as sachets that repel moths, carpet powders that repel fleas and ants, and essential oil repellents to keep your pantry pest-free. A detailed ingredient dictionary explains the properties of all the herbs, essential oils, and other key ingredients.