Since we’re talking about simplifying our lives, we have to talk about simplifying our cooking, specifically, introducing simple and healthy breakfast ideas into our lives. Today, I’m going to give you a number of ideas, including recipes that may help you simplify breakfast time, while keeping it healthy. Real food is a must. The less […]
My husband’s favorite time of year is Autumn. I think he loves the changing of the colors, the reds, oranges, and yellows, the crisp morning air, and even pulling out some long sleeve clothes to wear. I love those things and would adore Fall if I wasn’t so scared about winter coming on its heals. […]
Soap making is just fun. It’s even more fun when you can share it with others! I recently shared 5 Fall Soap Recipes with you and they are still a hit. Since it’s that time of year again, I thought it would be fun to share 5 MORE Fall soap recipes with you. This time […]
When I first heard about essential oils, I was so excited that I wanted to jump right in. I was amazed how companies could use a closed loop co2 extractor to extract such an amazing product. I read a few things here and there and thought I had a pretty good grasp on essential oil […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year where I live. It is filled with bright colors and blowing leaves. The smell of Fall is woodsy and grounding. But it’s not just the leaves and Fall flowers that you smell, so I’ve put together 15 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends that hit on the variety […]
Thanks for checking out my 5 Fall Soap Recipes! Fall is such a beautiful time of the year where I live. Whether you love the hot summers or the snowy winters, Autumn is a transition time that often involves new scents outside the home as well as inside the home. The coolness of the mornings, […]
I’ve only had to use hair gel on certain occasions. I’m a low maintenance gal. But there are times when I want to use natural hair gel, because I, of course, want it to be a healthy product. I also recently discovered that teenage boys and sometimes girls in dance performances need to use hair […]
I absolutely LOVE this face toner recipe. I get very dry skin during the winter and after I wash my face my skin feels tight. I used to say I have crocodile skin and would rush to get lotion, when really the balance of my skin needed to be dealt with first. This DIY face […]
So what’s all the rage about goat milk and honey shampoo and soap? What’s so special about goat’s milk compared to cow’s milk? And what does honey do for a soap? These are the questions I’m going to answer for you. Plus, I have a fabulous recipe that you’ve got to try! Why Goat Milk […]
5 Minutes!! Literally! The best tasting Homemade Mustard Recipe can take you 5 minutes to make! You know that homemade and fresh always tastes better. Well, homemade mustard is no exception. It’s one of those things we don’t often think of making ourselves….but we should. Mustard is one of those things that is still easy […]
Have you ever tried real stevia extract? Homemade Stevia extract is actually quite easy to make and only needs two ingredients and a few simple steps. Now, the reason I ask if you’ve tasted it before is because stevia really does have a very unique aftertaste. Most people do not know that, because all they […]
Aftershave’s are not just for men. They close pores and sooth irritated skin, making them great for women as well. You can learn how to make aftershave as a gift or for yourself as another DIY you’ve mastered. When I first started making natural skin care products, I didn’t think anyone else would be interested. […]
It’s well understood now that our skin is our largest organ and it absorbs toxins from everything around us. So what better way to cleanse our pores than with a charcoal face mask made with activated charcoal, aloe, honey, bentonite clay, and essential oils. Those of you who have been around me for a while […]
It’s time to give this beloved Pumpkin Spice Soap recipe a special highlight. This recipe has been a family fovorite for years now. If you want to get started making a Fall soap, then this recipe is a great place to start. It’s a favorite in my shop as well. I made this Pumpkin Spice […]
I had to say it is the Best Salmon Rub Recipe…because it just is. My husband found a salmon rub recipe about 15 years ago and decided to change it up. He added a little bit more of this, less of that, and completely new ingredients as well. Our friends started calling it “Matthew’s Delight”. […]
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