Knittingprose

conquering a world of spills, crafts and bills

Herbal Medicine Making Kit Sale…

| December 8, 2011

Hey herbal friends!  Just a quick note here to let you in on a great deal!  If you’re looking for a fantastic gift for yourself or a friend who’s interested in herbs, this is THE gift you want to get! The Herbal Medicine Making Kit  from LearningHerbs.com… *   $10 off the Herbal Medicine Making Kit [...]

Calendula and other herbal oils…

| February 28, 2011

Last week I made some calendula oil in the crockpot and told you we’d strain it up in three days.  So today, we’re straining oil.  I’m going to show you some other herbal oils too.  But first, let’s get our calendula oil. 

Making calendula oil…

| February 24, 2011

Calendula is not only a beautiful flower but it’s also a very healing herb.  Calendula, sometimes called pot marigold, is an herb known for its anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antiseptic properties.  It’s commonly used to heal wounds and treat muscle spasms.  These lovely flowers have been used for everything from hair dyes to eye treatments to [...]

Sheets to skirts…

| February 17, 2011

I love sewing.  I just wish I had more time to do it.  My girls adore the skirts and aprons I make for them and it’s a wonderful way to save on clothing purchases.  A nice long skirt will run you $15 – $30 for a child’s size.  When I have to do some clothes [...]