Learn how to make DIY lavender sugar scrub with relaxing essential oil, and all natural ingredients. See how simple it is to make homemade sugar scrub. This recipe uses only natural ingredients, like lavender essential oil and coconut oil. Sugar scrubs are nourishing to skin and exfoliating. They can be used as a hand scrub or on the whole body in a relaxing bath. I love the idea of a handmade Christmas- but usually it turns more into merely an idea, rather than reality. Not this … [Read more...]
Minimalist Cleaning Essentials
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...]
How to Make Deodorant with Essential Oils
Learn how to make deodorant with essential oils that is all natural, and actually works! Today is guest post from my sister Laura from Our Oily House. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things natural and essential oils. Stay tuned, because the two of us are planning some classes to share how we use essential oils in our homes. Today she is sharing all about deodorant. Why the conventional stuff is a no-go, all natural brands you can use instead, and best of all, how to make deodorant with … [Read more...]
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...]
Easiest DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
Wash your hands without toxins with this DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe. Only three ingredients castile soap, lemon essential oil and water. Get my free essential oils class HERE. We live in a germ obsessed generation, where bacteria is definitively seen as the enemy. This is the reason we take harsh soaps and scrub our bodies daily whether we are dirty or not. Lately doctors, scientist and laypeople are becoming more aware of the microbiome, and the damage we are doing to it with our … [Read more...]
DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe- All Natural
Learn how to make this nourishing DIY Whipped Body Butter. 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 recipeis 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 is burning, and I'm … [Read more...]
Toxins in Your Home Part One
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...]
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...]
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 purpose 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 in the box below: [thrive_lead_lock id='12965']Hidden Content[/thrive_lead_lock]Get my free essential oils class HERE. Toxic Cleaning Products I've been really skeptical of the chemicals in traditional household cleaning products for many years now. But, more lately, my sister and I have actually been … [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...]