Ivy & Twig ~ A Farm Life

How Dirt Makes You Happy and Healthy

How Dirt Makes You Happy and Healthy

With gardening season finally here, it is important to get your kids involved so they not only learn about where food actually comes from, but also so they can get those little fingers and hands dirty! 
Catnip & A DIY Insect Repellent Recipe

Catnip & A DIY Insect Repellent Recipe

Catnip has started to make its appearance this Spring. Now is the perfect time to get started on an easy homemade insect repellent that will be ready just in time for summer.
Natural Tooth Care (Oral Health)

Natural Tooth Care (Oral Health)

Going to the dentist for a checkup as a child always turned into finding another cavity.  To this day, I have anxiety when I have to go for a checkup.  I did not want my children to have these same feelings about the dentist and so began the research on how to strengthen not only their teeth, but mine as well.
Copper Deficiency

Copper Deficiency

One of the many symptoms you may notice if you have a copper deficiency is grey hair. Copper is an essential trace mineral and is found in all body tissues. It also helps the body form collagen and too much or too little of copper can affect how the brain works.
Stinging Nettle For Allergies

Stinging Nettle For Allergies

Isn’t it amazing that stinging nettle returns just in time to help with Spring allergies?  When the sneezing starts in our house, I always reach for the nettle. I use a tincture for the boys and a tea for myself.
Raw Honey For Wounds

Raw Honey For Wounds

Honey has been used as a healing agent since ancient times.  Greek philosopher Aristotle mentioned honey as being a “good salve for sore eyes and wounds”. Mighty Salve is filled with the healing power of honey and is a must-have for your first-aid kit and medicine cabinet!