Yeah, I just made a Limp Bizkit reference. What of it? 😉 Rest assured typing out Bizkit hurt me more than it hurt you to get that song in your head after all these years. So, wool dryer balls are awesome. I know this, maybe you know this. But, up until now, I hadn’t made my own. I’ve […]
DIY Wellness, Home, Health & Beauty
Do It Yourself projects shouldn't strike fear into the hearts of the not-so-crafty. There are plenty of simple, easy-to-follow recipes out there that are great for your family's wellness and even fun to throw together.
And there's nothing like homemade DIY gifts to show that you care. Check out these recipes for great ideas to make for family, friends and yourself!
11 Scents of the Season: Essential Oils for the Holidays
I’m a big fan of essential oils for health reasons, but sometimes I add a few scents to the diffuser just to have everything smell lovely. Especially after the kids have made it smell funky. Here are my 11 favorite scents and combinations of essential oils for the holidays! 1. Orange and Thieves: I frequently add […]
Soothing Coconut Oil Epsom Salt Scrub
Coconut oil salt scrub: A great gift to make for friends, family, neighbors and teachers is this DIY salt scrub. It’s incredibly simple. Epsom salts plus coconut oil and a little essential oil. Mix ’em up. Done. You can use whatever scent of essential oils you like best, or choose your EO based on its therapeutic use! Make this for […]
Homemade Essential Oils Honey Lozenges
My girls are weird. They love lozenges. They often fake ticklish throats in an attempt to get them. It’s hilarious and ridiculous all at the same time. Lately, we’ve been making essential oils honey lozenges.
Manly Bath Salts
So, my husband is getting a tad oily by osmosis. But he’s not a fan of the fruity or flowery scents. So, we ordered him some Citrus Fresh, Lemongrass and Cedarwood for manlier smelling personal care products. Check out my post over at Don’t Mess with Mama for more manly conversions on my essential oils beauty products. Meanwhile, try this […]
Kid-Friendly Squeezable Homemade Toothpaste & How to Say ‘No’ to Dentists
My 5-year-old got some bad news at the dentist last week. She has a tiny cavity on one of her molars. I was super bummed because we’d been loosely following the Cure Tooth Decay protocol. To be honest, with one kid still struggling with potty training, it was REALLY loosely. I couldn’t fathom how to […]
Homemade Deodorant Stick Plus Bonus Deodorant Recipes!
Homemade deodorant is awesome and pretty darn easy. Store-bought deodorant is full of all kinds of icky stuff. But some of the homemade or all-natural stuff just doesn’t work for me. I’ve finally found one that works great. It’s made from cornstarch, baking soda and coconut oil with a bit of essential oil mixed in. […]
DIY Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
I may have a new favorite homemade gift: DIY coconut oil lotion bars! I absolutely love them and I hope those who get them as a gift this year will love them, too!
DIY Presents: Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
My absolute favorite gift to make for friends, family, neighbors and teachers is DIY sugar scrub. This year, I started using coconut oil instead of olive oil and I love it even more!
