I love a good foot scrub but I also have really started loving a cooling foot mask! I played around with a few different recipes and I think I have landed on a really good one. During this time of the year especially it feels like I am running all over the place getting things […]
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How to Make Natural Insect Repellent That Works
There are so many bug sprays and insect repellents to choose from! Sometimes it can be quite overwhelming to make a decision. Last summer I really focused on what I was putting on my body and also more importantly my children’s bodies…from lotions to body wash to sunscreen and even bug spray. There are far […]
Essential Oils For Energy: DIY Pre-Workout Energy Boost
This Pre-Workout Energy Boost Oil is perfect to apply for whenever you are needing an extra boost of energy to get to the gym or just get a workout in wherever you might be! The combination of essential oils in this blend are all energizing, refreshing and another perk…they’re cooling too! That is lovely when […]
Nourishing Body Balm Recipe For Dry Skin
I discovered early on in our parenting days that store bought creams/balms were often filled with undesirable ingredients especially products for children! My daughter had really dry skin when she was younger and none of the things friends were suggesting were working at all in clearing up her dry skin. Some products made it even […]
How To Make Perfume With Essential Oils
If you are looking for an all natural fragrance that you can quickly whip up on your own, I have the perfect DIY perfume with essential oils recipe! It’s simple since it has only three ingredients and one bottle will last you quite awhile! Many perfumes contain harsh alcohols and chemicals so this all natural […]
Essential Oil For Insect Bites: A Soothing Solution
I can just feel summer coming! I love that the days stay lighter for longer and all the fun activities my kids can get into outside. But with warmer temps come…yep, the bugs! I don’t mind lots of the bugs that come out but the ones that bite, those little suckers aren’t loved by us […]
How To Make Bug Bites Stop Itching
Spring is officially here and the weather is so nice! The warm weather is moving in on most parts of the country right now. The sun is shining and the warm weather critters are already starting to crawl out of their hibernation. Those pesky mosquitos can sneak up on you this time of year so […]