Baby powder is to help prevent or heal diaper rash, as a body powder to help keep dry, in art projects, as well as to help keep feet from sticking to gel pads in pointe shoes. It’s very versatile and is widely used. The problem arises, as always, with ingredient choices in most brands of […]

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 […]

Having baby can feel as if you’re world has been turned upside down, now there is a little person needing you for everything from needing you to feed them to singing them baby songs and keeping them entertained. However, as they grow older, you find that you want to try your best to protect them […]

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 […]

A wonderful list of Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas is super duper handy to keep on hand. We all have a number of people on our Christmas lists that we’d love to give something special to, but we’re not sure what that special gift might be maybe it would be a gift basket filled with […]

I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to write for Mischelle over at Reformed Health on: The Natural Solution to Toxic Skin Care Products. After all, that’s what got me started blogging and working in my kitchen for hours at a time experimenting and testing out various recipes for home body care.  EWG has reported that the […]

We are continuing on the journey of simplifying our lives. We have talked about What Stress Does to Your Body and natural methods of lowering the effects of stress on the body.  We’ve also discussed simplifying breakfast, Meal Planning, and organizing the Kitchen. Knowing Over 20 Ways to Detox Your Beauty Routine can be a […]

My skin tends toward being dry no matter what time of year it may be, but winters are always hard. Having an Herbal Hand Salve Recipe on hand is very important. It insures that I will have something to soothe those finger tips, heels, knees, and wherever else gets dry. No one likes cracking or […]

I’ve finally put together an e-book!  A 21 Beauty and Body Recipe E-book called Natural Beauty from Head to Toe. No more hunting around for the best recipes that really work! You know exactly how it is. You try a recipe and love it! You save it. Yes! A few months go by and you […]

Bath Bombs are a fun gift to give that even your kids can make. Plus, they can be therapeutic and medicinal when you add essential oils. Therefore, Viola! 6 Amazing Bath Bomb Recipes! If you are interested in trying out a bath bomb for yourself why not visit Grain & Gram where they sell scentsy […]

Make sure you check out Toxins in Pads and Tampons Part 1 if you missed it. I outline the reasons why we need this Homemade Pad Pattern and Organic Alternatives. Basically, because of the pesticides used on cotton, the quality of cotton used, the chemicals used to process the pads and tampon materials, glues, plus […]

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I’m so excited to give you 27 Last Minute DIY Gift Ideas. Because, seriously, I’m a mom and I know how hard being a mom can be sometimes. So let’s give our thanks by giving a little TLC back. Luckily for us, we can do this with a little […]

I apparently love tinkering with my deodorant recipes. This detoxing homemade clay deodorant had to go through many tests in order to make it glide nicely, work wonderfully, and also not be a melting mess. My Coconut oil and baking soda deodorant recipe is easy, frugal, and fun because you get to add the scents […]

Reasons for making your own Shaving Cream: It will leave your legs, face, or armpits soft. It will allow you to get a closer shave than just lathered soap You will avoid all of those HORRID chemicals that are in the canned store-bought versions Great Gifts! You can put this in a foam pump and […]

I put this invigorating massage oil recipe together as an anytime use…well, unless you’re wanting to fall asleep right away. It has essential oils in it that will wake you up and get you going. It’s great for when you jump out of the shower and want to kick start your day, when you’re in […]