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It's so great to think about planting those beautiful herbs when you are stuck inside the house on a cold winter day. Thinking about planting them and seeing their beauty is what keeps me going during long winter days.

Oregano and sage are great herbs to grow anywhere-and they smell so good! I like growing herbs because most of them will grow in almost any conditions.

Could your cold problem be about hormones? I think hormones cause lots of problems with women....or it could be your thyroid. Get a blood test on your thyroid, and see if you find out anything.

I know that mint-both peppermint and spearmint-grow well just about anywhere....try mint, but watch out as it will take over and grow very prolifically.

Hugging can be great as long as the people involved don't have a cold or the flu. We all need that human condition. Wonder if it works for trees.

There are lots of new products on the market that have natural ingredients in them....seems like some of them could work. And what about Nioxin products-there is a shampoo and some scalp stimulants that have worked for people.

Beeswax is better because it holds up longer. I also like its texture better.

You can grow Morels, and eat them as well. They are one of the most common kind of mushrooms. If you want to make money you can even grow them on your own...look into buying a mushroom growing kit. Morels taste good and can be used in all kinds of foods-make sure you can identify them and then...

Mint grows in wild places by streams and in wet ditches. It has an unmistakable smell and many people find the aroma invigorating. It's used in everything from chewing gum to shampoo, the Romans believed that eating mint would increase their intelligence. The Roman army carried it with them as...

I've heard that beeswax lasts longer and burns better-is this the truth? Several candlemakers I know told me it's easier to work with.

Lanterns are great to have-either oil or battery lanterns. I like the battery kind, just have to be sure I have plenty of batteries.

This is a great survival tip. Most of us know we need to have candles around for emergencies, but when things happen, we aren't as prepared as we need to be.

You should look into St. John's Wort-it's a natural anti-depressant and is called nature's Prozac. It's very popular with doctors in Europe; they prescribe it like we prescribe chemical anti-depressants here. Beware of its side effects and that it can interact with other things you take.

I have heard of cornstarch for babies as an agent to prevent chafed skin. It's one of those great, multi-purpose household remedies that has been hanging around for years and is mostly ignored. I'm sure it has uses we don't know about today, but our grandmothers probably knew them all.

I use natural apple cider vinegar on salad and I have put it in water before-it has so many good qualities. It does help digestion and can also help you lose weight. Vinegar is also great for use around the house for countless things.

I make sure I get lots of sleep and don't drink too much caffeine. I have also tried the 5 hour drink- it gives me a great boost of energy, but I don't use it too often. I also use Vitamin B12 sublingual that I get at the health food store; it's also great for energy.

I first learned about making soap from the Foxfire book series. It's a series of books from the 1960's where mountain people and old-timer's skills were showcased. Soap making is one of the skills they told about and that's where I learned to make lye soap. I've since done some experimenting...