Disclosure: Grandma Bonnie's Closet has not been compensated for the following product review. I received a product sample for review purposes from Viva Editions. All opinions expressed are my own.
When I saw the book review for Lemons and Lavender on My Journey With Candida Blog the first thoughts I had were, "I have got to read that book". So here we are a few weeks later and I am very happy to say Lemons and Lavender by Billee Sharp is an awesome book!
There is a bounty of information crammed into all the pages of this eco guide to better homekeeping that you will spend hours reading highlighting and taking notes.
The first subjects highlighted in this book are budgeting, thrifting, planning and saving. The section on finding free stuff is something I have begun to use with earnest. The budget ideas are easy to understand and implement. In this day and age where money can be tight it makes sense to plan and save by being economical.
Then comes the chapter on Health is Wealth. Here you can find recipes for a skin scrub, a sea salt bath mixture, simple essential oil remedies, kitchen cures and more. Did you know that grated nutmeg soothes diarrhea and upset stomach? This chapter alone is worth buying the book for but, there is more so much more to this book.
My favorite chapter is Homely Habitats. This chapter in itself is an eco-friendly, organic guide to keeping house with nontoxic homemade cleaning agents. I just cleaned my floors today with the Good Wood Floor Cleaner recipe found in chapter four. Mix together in a spray bottle, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 6 drops essential oil and 1 quart water. Spray the floor than mop with a clean mop. Mop again with clean hot water. I used lavender oil. My wood floors look great and smells divine. If you have something that needs to be cleaned in your home you will find a cleaning recipe in this chapter made just for that.
Have I got your interest? There are many more subjects covered in this book. Just to mention a few more of the interesting DIY topics you can read about, composting, gardening, canning and recipes upon recipes. Just grab a copy and enjoy a cup of tea with this good read.
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When I saw the book review for Lemons and Lavender on My Journey With Candida Blog the first thoughts I had were, "I have got to read that book". So here we are a few weeks later and I am very happy to say Lemons and Lavender by Billee Sharp is an awesome book!
There is a bounty of information crammed into all the pages of this eco guide to better homekeeping that you will spend hours reading highlighting and taking notes.
The first subjects highlighted in this book are budgeting, thrifting, planning and saving. The section on finding free stuff is something I have begun to use with earnest. The budget ideas are easy to understand and implement. In this day and age where money can be tight it makes sense to plan and save by being economical.
Then comes the chapter on Health is Wealth. Here you can find recipes for a skin scrub, a sea salt bath mixture, simple essential oil remedies, kitchen cures and more. Did you know that grated nutmeg soothes diarrhea and upset stomach? This chapter alone is worth buying the book for but, there is more so much more to this book.
My favorite chapter is Homely Habitats. This chapter in itself is an eco-friendly, organic guide to keeping house with nontoxic homemade cleaning agents. I just cleaned my floors today with the Good Wood Floor Cleaner recipe found in chapter four. Mix together in a spray bottle, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 6 drops essential oil and 1 quart water. Spray the floor than mop with a clean mop. Mop again with clean hot water. I used lavender oil. My wood floors look great and smells divine. If you have something that needs to be cleaned in your home you will find a cleaning recipe in this chapter made just for that.
Have I got your interest? There are many more subjects covered in this book. Just to mention a few more of the interesting DIY topics you can read about, composting, gardening, canning and recipes upon recipes. Just grab a copy and enjoy a cup of tea with this good read.
Looks like a good read, Bonnie. Thanks for sharing.
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Betsy
I need to read this... I especially do not like cleaning with all the harsh cleaners that are on the store shelves. This will be interesting...
ReplyDeleteI love lemons and lavender!
ReplyDeleteI love my Lemons and Lavender book, so much useful information in it. Every time I read it, I find something new.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!!! Happy you liked the book and found it useful.
I just got this book too and I just love it! !
ReplyDeletesounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds SO interesting !
ReplyDeleteI hate how so many chemicals are pumped into cleaning products, so I would love to try that floor cleaner. That looks like a great read, and I appreciate your honest opinions shared here!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this around on a couple of sites and I have to say I really want to get hold of it it sounds like it has some amazing ideas in itl x
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for my copy. I saw it on Terry's blog as well and knew I needed it.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know someone else loves it. Hoping it comes today.
looks great i never knew that grated nutmeg soothes diarrhea and upset stomach-my sons got a upset stomache so will look into this one xx
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the must have book for me. No harsh chemicals here.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I'm fixing to go follow their social media sites.
This sounds like something I should read. The kitchen cures piece really piqued my interest
ReplyDeleteI saw that book on Terry's blog too, and it sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI have this book too and agree that it is terrific. Very good tips!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this book before, and it's definitely something that is totally up my alley. Great review!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I have to get this book! It is going in my shopping Wishlist cart in Amazon right now! I am converting everything to homemade and essential oils for most all ailments I can. I love living healthy with nature. This is definitely a book for me!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great - all natural ideas! Brilliant xx
ReplyDeleteI rarely have time to read but when i do I like to learn something from it (and my family would benefit too).
ReplyDeleteI got a book super similar to this from my grandma - I love that she compiled the list together for me before she started forgetting - But she didn't go into as much detail as I'm sure this book does - So I'd love to see this, too!
ReplyDeleteI was just about to say I saw this on Terry's blog! It sounds like a must read, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cover and sounds like it has a lot of good info inside.
ReplyDeleteI surely remember that book and I'm happy you got your own copy to read as well. It does sound like an interesting book and I could sure use some of those tips.
ReplyDeleteI think it is so great to be able to use natural remedies instead of taking medication or spending lots of money on expensive products.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. Would love to check out this book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI actually just got this book. I also really like it. I love all the cleaning tips in it. I just need to get some more essential oils to use for my home. It is a very handy book!
ReplyDeleteThe cover of this book is so inviting. Really nice photography too.
ReplyDeleteOk, now I might have to buy this book too! lol Sounds very interesting.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book with lots of useful information! =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
I definitely need this kind of book!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebudgeting is important, especially when you have a change in income.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look for this!
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