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Healthy Home Economist / Recipes / Other Recipes / DIY

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DIY

28 Recipes

People love to DIY these days, have you noticed? Entire websites are devoted to the topic in many cases.

I have to admit that I’ve gotten sucked into the trend as well. In my case, I usually develop a do it yourself way of making something out of necessity. The reason is the lack of quality alternatives at the store. Making things yourself is certainly easier on the budget too.

In this section, you will find plenty of DIY recipes for making a wide variety of health and wellness items for home and kitchen use. These suggestions never make use of short cuts or cheap ingredients, however. That approach, sadly, is for industry, not for homemakers and homesteaders!

homemade kefir cheese on white plate with wood utensils

Easy Kefir Cheese

How to make soft, mildly tangy kefir cheese, so simple to make and loaded with dozens of probiotic strains and enzymes! Kefir cheese is perhaps the …

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homemade magnesium oil in a glass spray bottle

Homemade Magnesium Oil

Easy to mix magnesium oil spray to use topically for enjoyment of the transdermal effects of magnesium for pennies per spray. Transdermal magnesium is …

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homemade magnesium lotion in glass jar

Homemade Magnesium Lotion

An easy-to-make magnesium lotion that contains an easily absorbed, transdermal emulsion of magnesium in a skin-nourishing base of certified organic …

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Homemade Pet Treats

How to make budget-friendly, grain-free treats for your pets at home with a few simple, whole food ingredients. Pet treats are a must to spoil your …

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raw water buffalo milk for making homemade baby formula

Homemade Water Buffalo Milk Baby Formula

The unique benefits of water buffalo milk, where to find it, and how to make a nourishing homemade baby formula using this special mammalian dairy …

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DIY Natural Antihistamine (safe alternative to toxic Benadryl)

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View RecipeDIY Natural Antihistamine (safe alternative to toxic Benadryl)
American beautyberry bug spray in amber bottles

American BeautyBerry Bug Spray

A simple recipe for making bug spray using the leaves of the American BeautyBerry bush (Callicarpa Americana). A highly effective herbal blend for use …

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homemade liquid antibiotic in amber bottle

Homemade Liquid Antibiotic (for babies, young children and those who cannot swallow pills)

How to make your own liquid antibiotic at home for babies, young children, and adults who have trouble swallowing that will not harm the gut …

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homemade magnesium sulfate paste in small containers with bamboo spoon

How to Make Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) Paste

How to make magnesium sulfate paste, an effective drawing salve for splinters, boils, cysts, ingrown hairs, and other skin-based home remedy purposes. …

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Ancient Grain Flour Blend for Baking

Nutritious recipe for making your own ancient grain baking mix at home that is maximally digestible and free of synthetic fortification or binding …

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Over-The-Counter Eye Drops are Toxic! DIY Eye Drops that Lubricate, Remove Redness, Soothe Allergies

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View RecipeOver-The-Counter Eye Drops are Toxic! DIY Eye Drops that Lubricate, Remove Redness, Soothe Allergies
homemade pollen patty in a small pan lined with wax paper

How to Make a Pollen Patty

How to make a pollen patty for a backyard beehive to boost the production of baby bees and improve the vitality of the colony in the weeks preceding …

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