Vintage Remedies

The majority of what I have seen regarding testing of their products backs up their natural and green claims pretty well. I would definitely use them over any other conventional store brand. There are other brands of natural products that might be better companies to support, but the Clorox products do seem to be what they claim - green and natural! :) (I do have to say that I am not 100% sure about their use of natural fragrances - but I could say that about many companies!)

Yep - apples contain some of the highest level of pesticide residue when compared with other fruits / veggies. Even with just the juice, there will likely be quite a bit.

Can you clarify if it is Tuesday the 10th (tomorrow) or Thursday the 12th? It says Tuesday the 12th online...Don't want to miss it! :)

whoops! It is Thursday the 12th - a couple of days to go! I'll have that corrected asap!

How to encourage (not nag) husbands to eat/live healthier, even when they are away working many hours of the day.

Osteoporosis remedies

My favorites are the thistles (milk and blessed) as they protect the liver as well as increase supply. Fenugreek is effective, but has a hypoglycemic effect - which is a contraindication for many. The best way to ensure a good supply is to nurse frequently and on the baby's cue - especially during the first weeks, as it helps the body to establish ... Read Morea good capacity level and triggers the supply / demand mechanism that produces more milk. And garlic (in your diet) has been shown to help baby take more milk at each feeding - also triggering that supply / demand mechanism within our bodies. Feel free to email me for more info!

thanks Jessie! I really appreciate your help!

Thank you Jessie!!

You can make a powdered laundry soap by grating a bar of Fels Naptha (available at most grocers or even country stores) and omitting the liquids in this formula. 1/4 - 1/3 cup per load should do the trick. (The essential oils blend easily with the powders with a little extra stirring to remove any lumps - they also boost the cleaning power, so they... Read More are important.) If you can't find Fel's Naptha, you can get it online or you can also use a grated homemade soap. If you make soap, a bar heavy in coconut oil performs best. We also have several pages of natural cleaning formulas in the back of The Handbook of Vintage Remedies, and over 25 pages of formulas in our Family Herbalist course!

Another fantastic laundry alternative (though not as cost efficient) is Maggie's Soap Nuts. With 4 kids of my own, I have experience with stains! And we have never seen a stain that I can't get out with the stain remover (on the VR website) and Maggie's soapnuts!

Thank you, so much, Jessie. This is exactly what I was looking for. I will take your advice on Maggie's soap nuts, and can't wait to try your stain remover.