I’ve always had a hard time with authority. I’ll freely admit it. I’m stubborn. I also have a hard time following a recipe… or directions of any… Read more “Tinctures… and Why I Don’t Do What the Books Say”
Author: Nicole - The Holistic Housewife
I am a 30-something homeschooling, gluten free, half-hippie, alternative health loving, wife and mom of 4. I live in a rural community and I love to garden, cook, and play outside. I am passionate about all things natural and holistic.
Veggie Garden Update – The Green Things Are Growing!
Hi friends! It’s high time for a new post. I went on a short vacation, and I was a Very Bad Blogger and didn’t get some posts… Read more “Veggie Garden Update – The Green Things Are Growing!”
Hello Pollen, My Old Friend… A Holistic Approach to Seasonal Allergies
I love living in the rural South. I really do… except for the pollen. Every year, it’s the same song and dance. The weather starts to warm,… Read more “Hello Pollen, My Old Friend… A Holistic Approach to Seasonal Allergies”
Growing Your Own Medicinal Herbs – Why Bother?
So, we already addressed what holistic health means, and the start of my own medicinal herb garden. Now I’d like to address exactly why I choose… Read more “Growing Your Own Medicinal Herbs – Why Bother?”
Why I Just Bought a Second Berkey Water Filter
Right off the bat, I’d like to tell you that this is NOT a sponsored post. I have absolutely no affiliation with Berkey, and I am not… Read more “Why I Just Bought a Second Berkey Water Filter”
Garden Fresh…
I think that people who don’t garden tend to have a very idealistic view of what it must be like. Zen hours in a beautifully manicured cottage… Read more “Garden Fresh…”
The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden
I’ve been using herbs medicinally in varying forms for several years now. I primarily rely on medicinal tinctures and teas, though I occasionally use a few other… Read more “The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden”
What Does it Mean to Have a Holistic Lifestyle?
Holistic… it’s a popular buzzword, and if you tend to read anything geared towards natural health, whole foods or alternative healthcare, it’s probably a word you see… Read more “What Does it Mean to Have a Holistic Lifestyle?”
The Adventure Begins
Hi! My name is Nicole, and I am The Holistic Housewife. Of course, I’m not just a housewife – I’m a wife, a homeschooling mother of 4… Read more “The Adventure Begins”
