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Ashley English, author of the popular Homemade Living series, provides a primer to creating all-natural body-care and wellness products - complete with 40 accessible DIY recipes to try at home. Ditch store-bought health- and body-care products with their synthetic ingredients! Instead, create your own natural versions with this accessible, carefully curated collection from Ashley English. It features simple, tried-and-true recipes that she and her family turn to again and again, including:A rosemary and apple-cider vinegar hair rinse for dry scalpA moisturizing hand salve of beeswax, olive oil, and coconut oilA gentle and refreshing rosewater tonerAn aloe vera-based sunburn sootherA stress-relieving tincture of fresh lemon balm and roses.English also provides information on where to source high-quality materials (most of which are readily available) , the benefits of her chosen ingredients, and safety tips. From skin-care classics to first-aid essentials, you'll soon fill your cabinets with products that you'll feel good about making and using.
About the Author
Ashley English holds degrees in holistic nutrition and sociology. She has worked over the years with a number of nonprofit organizations committed to social and agricultural issues, hosted a bimonthly column for several years in the popular blog Design*Sponge entitled "Small Measures with Ashley", is an ongoing contributor to the quarterly publication "Taproot," and regularly contributes to a number of regional publications in her area. She is the author of all four books in the "Homemade Living" Series (Canning & Preserving, Keeping Chickens, Keeping Bees, and Home Dairy) , as well as "A Year of Pies," "Quench," "Handmade Gatherings," "A Year Of Picnics", and "The Essential Book of Homesteading." Ashley has been featured in major publications, including Food & Wine, Delish, Edible Magazines, and Anthology. She has been a repeat guest on Martha Stewart Radio on SiriusFM. She blogs at www.smallmeasure.com. Ashley lives in Candler, NC with her husband, their young son, and a menagerie of animals.People everywhere are embracing local, seasonal foods with an interest in knowing how and where it's produced, to become engaged in their community, with a desire for self-sustainability, and to enjoy fresh flavors. In this beautifully photographed series, Ashley English shows how you can participate in the homemade living movement, walking alongside you each step of the way with practical, need-to-know information; personal reflections of her own experiences; profiles of people living this lifestyle; and unique recipes you'll want in your repertoire. Filled with just the right mix of knowledgeable guidance and friendly encouragement, these books provide you with the essential basics to start enriching your own homemade life.
