Putting together your favorite drink combinations using herbs you know are healthy can be super fun and delicious. Sometimes it’s finding the best combination. You may learn that a particular herb makes great herbal detox drinks and yet find that it’s too bitter or strong for your taste. Instead of giving up on that herb, […]
If you’ve never learned about stinging nettle, then you may just be familiar with it because you’ve walked through the woods and brushed your bare legs against it, causing a burning sensation. After all, it’s called stinging nettle for a reason. But nettle has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, which is one reason […]
Although a huge part of America has been stuck in colder weather than usual this Spring, we know the warmth is coming. Sandal weather is upon us! I don’t know about you, but my winter feet need a little TLC first with these foot scrub recipes. Now is the perfect time to pamper your feet […]
I was looking through my makeup recipes and realized that somehow I didn’t have my natural finishing powder recipe available for you yet. This is a clean filling, natural mineral makeup choice that’s easy to make and healthy for your skin. It’s especially important to choose healthy ingredients when you’re putting them on your skin […]
Natural handmade soaps are wonderful for the skin and fun to make. If you’ve never made soap, just getting started, or are an experienced soap maker, it’s important for you to better understand which soap making oils are better for what you’d like to accomplish. In other words, different oils bring different properties to soap. […]
The basic understanding of how to make a salve is very beneficial. I’ve put together an herbal salve recipe and instructions on how to make an herbal salve.After all, there are SO many reasons to make a salve in the first place! Here’s a short list of reasons you may want to make a salve: […]
Natural herbal soap making is something I LOVE to do! I love the creativity that’s involved, as well as the nourishing benefits of the final product. So I’m excited to teach you how to make herbal soap! I only use natural, healthy ingredients and stay away from anything that’s even questionable. There aren’t a lot […]
In my house, we call this Chicken Turmeric Leek soup by a few different names. My son calls it Green Soup (not sure why since it’s not really green), while my other kids call it The Cure All Soup. And for good reason! There is so much goodness all in one pot, that this soup […]
Can soap be romantic? Of course it can! Rose is traditionally known as the scent of love. But it has a lot of other benefits as well. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it would be perfect timing to give you a great facial rose soap recipe that doubles as a wonderful body bar. […]
A number of people have asked for ideas to boost energy in the morning, so that they can get started with their day and get everything done that needs to be done. I’ve also also had moms ask me about getting their teens up and going in the morning for school. Having a diffuser ready […]
Here on Simple Life Mom, I try to give other ladies and moms tools for a completely toxin free environment: pure bath product recipes, makeup recipes, healthy drinks, essential oil use, fresh food ingredients, and other natural living ideas. Homemade baby wipes are great to have around, even if your kids are older. I actually […]
I’m excited to announce the release of my new e-book, Natural Soap Making How-to and Recipe Book.This book teaches how to make cold process body soap bars and shampoo bars, as well as gives you recipes and charts to make your soap making adventures easier and more enjoyable.I’m also including some BONUSES for anyone who […]
Aromatherapy has been used for literally centuries with wonderful results. In fact, it has only been the past 100 years where people have begun turning to pharmaceuticals and have lost natural remedy knowledge. That has been changing lately as people have been fighting to bring back natural traditions combined with modern knowledge of medicine to […]
This has been a year to remember in so many ways for Simple Life Mom. I’ve out together a compilation of the best of the best of this year’s top 21 articles on natural bath and natural beauty product recipes. These are all 100% natural recipes with no compromises. There are no unnecessary preservatives because […]
Most of us know that sleep is important. We’ve read articles, been told varying facts, or just know how crummy we feel when we get less sleep than usual. Sometimes, even when we know we need to get better sleep, we don’t do what’s needed to make sure we get it. Are we just not […]
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