A while back, I bought some Bentonite clay because I had heard of the good benefits of using it. The trouble was, I had no idea what I was supposed to do with it and it quickly got shoved into my closet with other impulse buys I make. I like to call this spot in […]
Beauty
DIY Natural Lotion Melts
I am finding more and more that making some of my own beauty products is amazingly easy and fun. I love that I can control what goes into them and customize them for my needs and fragrance preference! I had a bunch of fun making these lotion melts with my crafting partner in crime, Joy. […]
8 Uses for Honey That Will Sweeten Your Life
Honey has some surprising uses other than just using in your tea or as a sweet topping on your warm biscuits. Did you know that the “Queen of beauty” (no pun intended), Cleopatra used it for her beauty routine? Honey is made from the nectar of plants (which determines slight differences in taste) by a […]
How to Make Lavender Infused Oil
I love essential oils and one of my favorite is lavender. While essential oils are great, they are also kind of spendy and need to be diluted with a carrier oil. They are a process to make as well, and most people don’t have the time, patience or equipment to make them at home. I […]
DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whipped Sugar Scrub Recipe
From the time I was little, hot cocoa has always been one of my favorite winter treats. I remember going ice skating at this rink that was just down the street from us when I lived in Montana that was a favorite winter spot for my family. There are many pictures of both my brother […]
Vanilla Coconut Mint Lip Scrub
One thing that really gets to me about winter (besides the cold, I am not a fan!) is how dry my lips get during this season. My poor daughter gets them so dry that she actually has them cracking! The combination between the wind, the cold and licking them to keep them moist leads to […]
Pumpkin Pie Lip Balm
Since pumpkin is the flavor of the season, and you may be looking for anyway to enjoy it, why not make some pumpkin pie..for your lips? I had a lot of fun making lip balms the last time, but wanted to make one that was more seasonal and I thought of pumpkin pie since Thanksgiving […]
How to Clean Makeup Brushes
How often do you clean your make-up brushes? Did you even know you were supposed to? I clean mine a lot less than I should. I wanted to share my personal way of cleaning with you so you so you could see how easy it is and maybe a little bit to motivate myself. At […]
DIY Foaming Charcoal Face Scrub
A couple of popular brands have recently come out with some charcoal facial skin care products. This is because charcoal has long been used to clean anything from teeth to skin for a long time. I wouldn’t be surprised if the best face mask to treat acne had charcoal as one of it’s star […]
Coconut Almond DIY Body Wash
As I am always on the hunt to make my beauty and health routine more natural and I have a great love affair with Dr. Bronner’s soap, looking for more ways to use it around my home is always a priority. When I came across the idea to make homemade shampoo online, I wondered if […]
Pumpkin Pie Body Scrub
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was fitting to make this delicious smelling (and technically edible!) pumpkin concoction. I have made a couple of body scrubs in years past, such as my chocolate mint one or my very popular Vanilla Citrus body scrub, but this one is my personal favorite by far. […]
50 + Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil
Aside from Dr. Bronner’s, Vinegar and baking soda, something I always have in my house is a good old jar of coconut oil. It’s like nature’s remedy for everything! You can eat it, cook with it, use it for dental health, make beauty products with it..the list goes on! Coconut oil is not too expensive […]
Almond-Scented Homemade Deodorant
I bought a stick of natural deodorant a while back and loved how great it smelled and the fact that it contained no aluminum. My husband is allergic to aluminum in deodorants so we tried it out on him to see if this kind irritated his skin. To our complete happiness, it didn’t. The only […]
Tips for Growing Aloe and 5 Uses
Aloe has long-been used for all sorts of ailments. It is a fairly easy plant to grow and is pretty hearty as well. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, the aloe plant can usually stay pretty healthy. Here are some tips for growing aloe and 5 uses for it. Tips for […]
How to Save Money on Coconut Oil
How to Save Money on Coconut Oil Today, Jess is sharing her tips on how to save money on coconut oil. Coconut oil is something that has been used for years in the “crunchy” world. However, it’s becoming more and more popular as the days go on. If there’s one thing you notice about coconut […]
Dreadlock Q & A- How to Start Dreadlocks
I decided to do my hair in dreadlocks last month for a couple reasons. One is that I just have always loved the natural look of them and the second is kind of a private spiritual one for me. I also want to be as natural as possible and many shampoos, hair products and so […]