Before we dive into this homemade aftershave recipe, I have a question for you… Raise your hand if the man in your life uses DIY products at home and secretly loves it? That’s what I thought. Pre-shave oil, shaving cream, bread oil, aftershave, and deodorant are just a few products that can easily be made […]
DIY Hacks
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Have you priced the fancy, pre-made, contains a million ingredients sugar scrub lately? I have. One jar. $30. To me that seems ridiculous when all you really need is sugar and a fatty oil. I mean, you can surely spice it up with a few other ingredients, but that is the base. And the best […]
DIY Foaming Hand Soap
Living a non-toxic lifestyle isn’t always easy. You are constantly reading labels on your products anywhere from soap to shampoo and toothpaste to mouthwash. It can be pretty exhausting to say the least. You must all be wondering how people find the time to research all the ingredients in their products. There is a simpler and […]
Homemade Baby Wipes
Homemade baby wipes are the best way to keep unnecessary chemicals off your little one’s tush! Have you looked at the list of ingredients on a package of baby wipes lately? I have, and do not like what I have read. Baby bums are the most sensitive parts on their body and yet, we clean them […]
Multi-Purpose Kombucha Cleaner
My go-to multi-purpose cleaner of choice is vinegar and water and, depending on what I am cleaning, I may add some baking soda and/or different essential oils. You see – I try to limit the amount of plastic and toxins I bring into my home and that is one of the many reasons I like to […]
How to Blend Essential Oils
Since starting my essential oils journey, I’ve been experimenting with creating different blends. Some good – some not so wonderful. I recently found out that oils are classified by their “notes”. What the heck does that mean? I thought the exact same thing until I dug a little further. How to Blend Essential Oils Essential oils […]
How to Clean Your Toothbrush Naturally
Most people take the time weekly to clean their home to keep nasties at bay. But how often have you thought about that tiny little brush sitting in your bathroom? I mean, we use it daily to clean our teeth. And still, we use the same brush over and over with out a thought. Did you […]
DIY Soothing Face Mask
I might be a green living, compost loving, hippy gal and still do love my homemade beauty products. I have been known to cover my face with clay, use essential oils as perfume and add lavender to my mascara! Yes, I can be a hippy girly girl. I remember way back when, when I would spend way […]