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DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe- All Natural

November 21, 2021 by Lisa 94 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, DIY beauty and cleaning, handmade body products

How to Make Water Kefir & Benefits

May 5, 2020 by Lisa 76 Comments

Learn how to make homemade water kefir with this simple tutorial

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 share with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks, Fermented Foods Tagged With: All Natural, drinks, Ferments, health, whole food

Simple Farm and Home Tuesday

February 19, 2019 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Simple Farm and Home Tuesday

It is week one of Simple Farm and Home Tuesday, where Sarah from Rocky Hedge Farm, Chloe from Boxwood Avenue and myself, Farmhouse on Boone, each share something from our home and farms. This is your weekly inspiration of simple living ideas from the web. This week Sarah is sharing a project that Luke and I will need to check in out the next couple of weeks, DIY Raised Garden Beds from Cedar. This year we are thinking about going this route, and I just love how they turned out for her! Chloe … [Read more...]

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Minimalist Cleaning Essentials

January 9, 2019 by Lisa 10 Comments

Minimalist cleaning essentials for a clean home with fewer supplies nontoxic and all natural

It doesn't take many products to keep a clean house. Just a few basic items can cover all the bases and make the job a simple task. In this post and video, I share my basic minimalist cleaning essentials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Minimalist Cleaning Essentials Video https://youtu.be/okfR2Fc_hww Grab the free cleaning kit from Grove Collaborative HERE. Minimalist Cleaning Essentials Essential Oil Based Cleaners and … [Read more...]

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Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall

September 6, 2018 by Lisa 8 Comments

fall essential oil blends for the holidays

These three essential oil diffuser blends for fall, pumpkin spice, ginger snap and cozy fire will fill your home with the scents of the season. They also have the added benefit of making your home a happier and healthier place. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here.  Get my FREE essential oils class here. We love using essential oils in our home. From a scraped knee, to a bee sting, a cough and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, Essential Oils, Fall

Best All Natural Makeup

April 5, 2018 by Lisa 15 Comments

Best All Natural Makeup

I have been on the quest for the best natural makeup for a few years now. These six products have quality ingredients and are fruit pigmented. Since I love natural living, I have had so many questions about what makeup I wear. So, this video is a long time coming. So glad I finally found a brand I love! The makeup saga I've never been the type of girl to "put my face on" and style my hair every morning when I get out of bed. Unless I am shooting video, going out with friends, or going to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: All Natural, DIY beauty and cleaning, finds, Organic, Reviews

Toxin Free Cleaning with Essential Oils

January 9, 2018 by Lisa 5 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, Essential Oils

Savvy Rest Mattress Review and Why we Chose Organic

September 6, 2017 by Lisa 5 Comments

a review of our new savvy rest organic mattress

Read my savvy rest mattress review and all the reasons we chose an organic mattress. This post is sponsored by Savvy Rest. All opinions are my own. I remember the first time I read about all the toxins and chemicals lurking in new furniture, bedding and mattresses. It was almost one of those things I would rather not read. It seemed like a solution wasn't available anyway. We had just purchased a new queen size mattress a few years before, and it wasn't cheap. I definitely wasn't … [Read more...]

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Toxins in Your Home Part Two

June 2, 2017 by Lisa 2 Comments

Learn about the toxins in your home and how to avoid them.  This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure HERE. Toxins in Your Home Part 2 My sister Laura from Our Oily House is back with part two of the "Toxins in Your Home" series. This time she goes beyond cleaning supplies, and discusses a few less obvious offenders. [thrive_lead_lock id='12965']Hidden Content[/thrive_lead_lock] If you missed part one, you can check that out HERE. Take it away Laura! I have … [Read more...]

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Toxins in Your Home Part One

May 26, 2017 by Lisa 5 Comments

Learn about the toxins in your home and how to avoid them. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure HERE. Toxins in Your Home Part 1 My sister Laura from Our Oily House is back again to share about all the toxins lurking in our homes, their effects on our health and how to avoid them. The average American is exposed to over 500,000 chemicals on a daily basis! The exposure starts the second you wake up and continues until you go to bed at night. Toxins are found in … [Read more...]

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Homemade Laundry Soap – Orange Scented

May 5, 2017 by Lisa 65 Comments

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...]

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Eight Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes with Free Printables

April 27, 2017 by Lisa 8 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, Essential Oils, Natural Remedies

How to Make Beeswax Candles

April 25, 2017 by Lisa 62 Comments

four beeswax candles on a white countertop

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, DIY Tutorials, Essential Oils, Handmade Home, Projects Tagged With: All Natural, DIY, DIY beauty and cleaning, Essential Oils

Homemade Nontoxic Bathroom Scrub Cleaner

April 20, 2017 by Lisa 13 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, DIY beauty and cleaning, Essential Oils

DIY All Purpose Cleaner with Essential Oils and a Free Ebook

April 10, 2017 by Lisa 31 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, DIY beauty and cleaning, Essential Oils, Natural Remedies

All Natural Organic Cocoa DIY Lip Balm

March 30, 2017 by Lisa 21 Comments

homemade lip balm on a white table with dried lavender

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils, Printables Tagged With: All Natural, DIY beauty and cleaning, handmade body products

Organic Cotton Sheets from Jefferson Lane Home

March 20, 2017 by Lisa 3 Comments

This cinnamon raisin sourdough bread is the perfect healthy treat. With natural sugar, fermented grains and whole ingredients, it can be served for both breakfast and for a snack. A Health Nut If you have hung around here with me for very long, you know I'm a health nut. We drink raw milk, make homemade sauerkraut, raise backyard chickens and make things like grain free granola. But I am not sure that I have shared with you my love for a healthy home, as of yet. I like to make my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: All Natural, Master Bedroom, Organic, Reviews

Homemade Sunscreen With Cocoa And Lavender

March 10, 2016 by Lisa 36 Comments

how to make your own sunscreen diy recipe

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...]

Filed Under: All Natural, Essential Oils Tagged With: All Natural, Essential Oils, handmade body products

Baby in the Van Story- Eli’s exciting Arrival!

January 5, 2016 by Lisa 13 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Personal Tagged With: All Natural, Birth Stories, Kids

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