Julie Brow-Polanco

How to

Not Throw up when Drunk

After a hectic night out, the alcohol you consumed may have left you feeling nauseated and on the verge of tossing your cookies. This could be caused by over drinking, dehydration, or it could be a signal from your body ...

How to Make Tea with Tea Leaves or Tea Bags

centerA step-by-step guide to brewing the perfect cup of teaA well-made cup of hot tea is the perfect remedy to warm your heart and soul. And the best thing? It’s super easy to prepare a tasty cup of tea any time of th...

How to

Dilute Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is an ideal treatment for many beauty ailments, such as acne and a variety of other skin-related issues, but it can also be mixed with other ingredients to be an all-natural, non-toxic cleaner. Due to its an...

A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Essential Oils at Home

Expert advice for extracting the aromatic oils from your favorite plantsEssential oils are healing and highly versatile, and smell delicious. If you use essential oils often, you may be interested in making some aromati...

How to

Use Fragrance Oils

Fragrance oils are manufactured oils developed for their pleasant scents. Fragrance oils are not to be confused with essential oils. Fragrance oils, also called burning oils or perfume oils, can be used in crafting, home...

How to

Use an Oil Diffuser

Diffusing essential oils is a great way to improve the aroma of any room. There are several different types of oil diffuser, but all of them are equally easy to use. Fill the diffuser only to the maximum level, use the r...

How to

Store Cut Ginger

Keep your ginger tasting fresh and flavorful in the fridge, freezer, or the cabinet Ginger is an essential ingredient in many different Asian and Thai recipes, including soups, curries, and marinades; it’s also often u...

A Complete Guide to Burning Incense Cones

Everything you need to know about lighting and using cone incenseIncense is used in ancient and modern cultures for worship and purification. Each scent has a different usage: vanilla for relaxation, nag champa for medi...

How to

Make Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea can aid with sleep and promote relaxation. You can dry your own chamomile flowers and make your own tea. However, if you don't want to plant and dry your own flowers, you can buy dry chamomile flowers onlin...

How to Make Lavender Oil & Lavender Essential Oil

Create homemade lavender products to bring yourself blissLong loved for its delightful fragrance, lavender oil can aid sleep, reduce pain and inflammation, or simply create a pleasant massage or body oil. That’s why we...

How to

Mix Essential Oils with Carrier Oils

Essential oils are natural oils that are extracted from plants, herbs, or other organic materials and are distilled into potent liquids. Because essential oils are so strong on their own, they must always be diluted with...

How to

Drink Tea

Tea is a delicious brewed beverage that is enjoyed all over the world as a comforting treat. First, choose the type of tea you want to drink. There are various types of tea that offer different health benefits and flavor...

How to

Avoid Getting Sick Using Incense

While it’s widely used for relaxation, meditation, and religious purposes around the world, incense can actually have a number of adverse effects on your health. Although additional research is still being done, eviden...

How to

Vomit While Driving

Are you at the wheel and feeling ill? Feeling like you may…hurl? Many motorists have never considered what to do if, while driving, they become sick. Nausea and vomiting while driving are not merely unpleasant but can ...

How to Store Ginger Root to Keep it Fresh and Flavorful

The best ways to store whole, peeled, sliced, and minced ginger rootGinger is a delicious root with many culinary (and even medicinal) benefits. If you want your ginger to last a few weeks or even a few months and mainta...

How to

Make Aromatherapy Oils

Aromatherapy oils can make your home smell nice, help you unwind after a long day, or even boost your mood. With a variety of oils on hand, you can concoct refreshing, invigorating scents for any occasion. Play around wi...

How to

Make Herbal Soap

Adding dried herbs to homemade soap is a simple but creative way to add fragrance and beauty to an otherwise ordinary item. Start by melting down a plain glycerin soap base. Experiment with your favorite fragrances by ad...

How to Eat Chicory Root and Leaves: Preparation and Storage Tips

Chicory is an incredibly versatile plant with a slightly bitter taste, and there are tons of different ways to eat it. Although most people roast the root to grind for a coffee-like drink, you can also eat the leaves coo...

How to

Make Vanilla Cinnamon Room Scent

Vanilla and cinnamon are a classic combination. The resulting fragrance is warm, welcoming, and reminiscent of freshly-baked cookies. In fact, many real estate agents will recommend that homeowners put a pot of vanilla a...

How to

Freshen Your Home with Lavender

Lavender is a light, pleasant scent. Freshening your home with this scent can help relax you and chase away other odors. You can freshen your home with lavender by making air fresheners or deodorizing sprays, placing sac...