Ivy & Twig ~ A Farm Life

Hair Loss After Covid & Tips For Regrowth

Hair Loss After Covid & Tips For Regrowth

Dealing with hair loss at my age was something I never thought I would have to worry about. I have always had naturally thick, strong hair and it w...
The Benefits Of Line Drying Your Laundry

The Benefits Of Line Drying Your Laundry

Hanging your laundry on the line might seem like a waste of time...however, you may change your mind after you see (and smell!) the benefits. 🌿 ...
Sauerkraut & Vitamin C Benefits

Sauerkraut & Vitamin C Benefits

Sauerkraut is an easy and low cost way to get more vitamin C into your diet.   When infection or stress affects the immune system, the body rapidly...
Natural First Aid Kit

Natural First Aid Kit

This first aid kit can easily be assembled and will cover most any type of minor injury you may have.  The products that I keep in our kit are very versatile and can be used for so many different types of injuries and skin issues.
Simple Fruit & Veggie Juice Recipe

Simple Fruit & Veggie Juice Recipe

Keeping up with juicing is sometimes more of a time commitment than we can handle. During the winter months I like to keep the juices simple, since we like to try to eat fruits and vegetables that are in season.  
Baking Soda Uses For First Aid

Baking Soda Uses For First Aid

One of the items that I always keep in my natural first-aid kit is a vial of baking soda.  It can be used for a number of different issues and is ...
Berkey Water Cooler - Summer Drink Station

Berkey Water Cooler - Summer Drink Station

During the summer my boys are outside from sunrise until sunset. I like to set up a little water station in the shade for them so they don’t go looking for bottled water or keep asking me to get them water.
Raw Carrot Salad Benefits and Recipe

Raw Carrot Salad Benefits and Recipe

The benefits of eating a raw carrot a day are numerous; it is known to help balance your hormones, decrease endotoxins and estrogen levels and increase gut health and improve digestion.
Get Your Feet Ready For Sandal Season

Get Your Feet Ready For Sandal Season

Sandal season is finally here!  If your feet are not quite in tip-top shape, completing the routine below will have them soft and smooth in no time.
Tick Prevention & Removal

Tick Prevention & Removal

Tick season is now upon us in the Midwest and we have already seen quite a few of these critters.  The most important thing that you can do after being outdoors (especially in wooded areas) is to perform a tick check.  They like to hide in all kinds of crevices, so it is important to do a thorough check each time. 
8 Health Benefits of Gardening at Home

8 Health Benefits of Gardening at Home

I grew up eating garden-fresh foods. Our summer meals on the farm varied week by week, depending on what was ripe. Some nights we’d eat entire meals of buttered sweet corn, juicy watermelon, and raw peas fresh out of the shell. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was delicious.

Benefits of Violet Leaves for Health

Benefits of Violet Leaves for Health

The heart shaped violet leaves are another ally to have in your herbal medicine cabinet. Fresh violet leaves are high in salicylic acid and are very nourishing to the nerves, lungs, immune system and especially the reproductive system.