Learn how to make water kefir with this simple tutorial. Water kefir is a probiotic rich superfood that may sound intimidating to make, but it is actually a very simple process. The reward is growing healthy bacteria right in your own kitchen. I am sitting here drinking a bubbly bottle of fermented probiotic goodness as I type this blog post. In another post, I shared how to make milk kefir, but some people have dairy issues and can't tolerate it. The version I'm going to … [Read more...]
DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe- All Natural
Learn how to make this nourishing DIY whipped body butter recipe. Just a few simple, all natural, clean ingredients including shea butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, and essential oils will give you hydrated and moisturized skin. This DIY whipped body butter recipe is perfect for dry skin in the cooler months. Read all the way to the end for a free printable label. I never notice a need for moisturizer throughout the rest of the year. In the winter, when the wood stove … [Read more...]
Toxin Free Cleaning with Essential Oils
Create a healthier home this new year and get the toxins out. Toxin Free Cleaning with Essential Oils can be simple with Grove cleaning concentrates. my free essential oils class You can watch my entire essential oils class for free! Find it HERE. [thrive_lead_lock id='12965']Hidden Content[/thrive_lead_lock] I get asked all the time how I keep toxins out of my cleaning routine. I love to make my own all natural products, but sometimes life gets really busy. Not that … [Read more...]
Homemade Laundry Soap – Orange Scented
Learn how to make homemade laundry soap with all natural ingredients for under 5 dollars. This DIY Laundry Detergent is an effective way to clean clothes and fight stains. Hey friends! I want to reintroduce you to my sister Laura from Our Oily House. She shared with us a few weeks ago a tutorial for how to make All Natural Organic Cocoa Lip Balm. Today she is back with another DIY recipe that you can use to keep your clothes clean, without all the junk. [thrive_lead_lock … [Read more...]
Eight Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes with Free Printables
We just love using essential oils in our home. We have taken advantage of their powerful properties, for helping with restful sleep, boosting immunity, soothing an upset tummy, opening up congested airways, and so much more. They are super quick to make, and handy to have ready to go, when life's little emergencies happen. This post contains affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. We Use Roller Bottles Daily We just love using essential oils in our … [Read more...]
How to Make Beeswax Candles
Learn how to make beeswax candles with just a few supplies. These homemade beeswax candles have an amazing aroma on their own, but you can play around with different essential oil scent combinations to create many unique varieties. This post was updated June 2019 This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. I Love Being a Homemaker I guess I am a maker in every sense of the word. Even when I know I can get … [Read more...]
Homemade Nontoxic Bathroom Scrub Cleaner
Learn how to make a homemade non-toxic bathroom scrub cleaner with just 4 ingredients. It takes only a few seconds to whip up and ready to use! This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Want to learn more about essential oils and how to incorporate them into your natural home? Get my free essential oils class HERE. Getting Rid of Toxins I have to admit, it is easier for me to adapt to a healthier diet than it is for me to address the toxins lurking in our … [Read more...]
DIY All Purpose Cleaner with Essential Oils and a Free Ebook
Learn how to make an all purpose DIY cleaner with essential oils. I also have a free eBook as well. Don't forget to sign up for my free Cleaning with Essential Oils Ebook! Grab it HERE. Toxic Cleaning Products Lately, my sister and I have been researching the ingredients in regular cleaning products, and their effects on the body. The findings are alarming, to say the least. The average American is exposed to 500,000 chemicals every day. Toxic cleaning products cause indoor air … [Read more...]
All Natural Organic Cocoa DIY Lip Balm
Learn how to make all-natural organic cocoa DIY lip balm and get a free printable too! This recipe uses all-natural ingredients and is super simple to make. Whip up a batch for you and for a couple of friends too! Hey friends! Today I want to introduce you to my sister Laura from Our Oily House. She is going to show you a very simple way to make DIY lip balm. Grab my free "Natural Body" ebook for more recipes, for everything from deodorant to hand sanitizer, to get toxins … [Read more...]
Homemade Sunscreen With Cocoa And Lavender
Learn how to make an all-natural homemade sunscreen with cocoa and lavender that is perfect for protecting your skin from the summer sun. This DIY sunscreen will not only protect your skin from the sun, but will leave it feeling moisturized and soft. I just love summer. Being able to spend as much time as we can outside playing in the yard, gardening, going to the pool, and so much more. There is so much to love about summer. Summer in the midwest means lots of warm days and lots of … [Read more...]
Baby in the Van Story- Eli’s exciting Arrival!
Read the story of my third child's exciting arrival in the backseat of our van going 75 miles per hour! I was 41 + 1 weeks on March 12, 2013 and so very ready to meet my baby. We had decided to not find out the gender of this new little one and, with two girls already, I just could not wait to find out if I was carrying my first baby boy. The first contraction After lunch, I had my first actual contraction, not a braxton hick one like I had been having, but a real true contraction. I was so … [Read more...]