I whipped up this frothy, mildly sweet, bulletproof style, dare I say, superfood coffee. It will definitely get you going in the morning with the energizing peppermint kick, caffeine and healthy fats. A Healthy Winter Beverage I love seasonal foods and drinks. There is just something comforting about preparing foods that represent something significant about each month of the year. Winter, of course, is the time for peppermint! Hershey's rolls out their peppermint kisses, the … [Read more...]
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments are simple to make, offer some healthy aromatic benefits and make your home smell great for the holidays. With just a few basic ingredients, and essential oils, you can deck the halls this year with ornaments that are healthy and handmade. DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwp-ofpg0-Y Sign up for our "Essential Oils for Winter" class HERE. Music in this video: Angels We Have Heard by Kevin … [Read more...]
Handmade Christmas Gift Basket with Free Printable Labels
These handmade Christmas gift baskets are the perfect thoughtful gift for the people on your list who you don't know what to buy for. They are filled with useful items that they can appreciate all winter long. They are all natural and simple to make. I love making handmade gifts for Christmas. When you have several people on your list who you don't know what to buy for (teachers, cousin in-laws, grandmas, aunts) they are the perfect way to show that you care and get them something they may … [Read more...]
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
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...]
Top Three Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Kids
I invited my sister Laura over to the farmhouse to share her top three essential oil diffuser blends for kids. Diffusing oils can be helpful to promote cheerfulness, restful sleep and concentration. Grab my FREE essential oils class HERE. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end for the free printable recipe cards! You all know that I love using natural solutions in my home. Whether if be for cleaning, immune support or to sooth my kiddos when they have a bee sting, scrape or bug … [Read more...]
Three Roller Bottles Every Family Needs on Hand
These three roller bottle that every family needs on hand cover so many common ailments. Rashes, stomach bugs, sleeplessness are among the top concerns addressed with the combination of just five basic essential oils. I also offer free printable labels! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Did you know that I have a box of essential oils that is overflowing? Its true. I own everything from rose oil … [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...]
Cocoa Butter Beeswax Candle in a Vintage Crock
Cocoa Butter Beeswax candles have a subtle chocolate scent. In this tutorial I make a large candle, with three wicks, in a vintage crock from a thrift shop. You know those ideas you just can't stop thinking about? They might not really be that great, but you just have to try them. Almost like scratching an itch. That's how this project has been lately. I'm not really sure why, but I have been loving the idea of making beeswax candles in something other than just new mason jars. Over … [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...]
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...]