Allergy season has come early for us this year. We’ve had a very warm winter and where we usually don’t start feeling allergy symptoms until the end of April, and all through May. This year we’re already feeling it, making my extra research so that we can use essential oils for allergies right on time....
I’ve gathered the most popular recipes from this year and am giving you the Top 10 Natural Beauty and Body Recipes. These are the recipes that got the most attention from you, my readers, and were shared the most over the year. Thank you so much for continuing to support my blog. It’s made a...
Frankincense is truly an amazing resin. Last week I told you what frankincense is, where it comes from, and how almost two hundred studies to date have shown that it is highly beneficial to the human body: Frankincense Benefits and Types. The next question is, of course, what are the ways to use frankincense? What...
Frankincense has been in the news for the past few years, gaining popularity among those looking for alternative health remedies. Universities in Europe and the United States have been doing research to give more credit to claims of tumor reduction in cancer patients, lowering inflammation, and other natural health benefits. I’ve had so many questions...
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...
Homemade Natural Mouth Wash is a super easy project that does more than give you fresh breath. If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out my other article on Mouth Wash where I discuss the many many reasons why you Should Never Buy Mouth Wash Again. Making your own mouth wash is not very...
This year, we’ve covered a wide variety of DIYs from head to toe, including essential oil health remedies and a few yummy food recipes. I’ve put together the most popular articles, recipes, and beauty tips from this year on Simple Life Mom and wanted to give them to you all in one place! A lot...
Most everyone loves to get homemade gifts, so I put together 33 Homemade Gift Ideas with Essential Oils. Homemade gifts are thoughtful and show that you put in a lot of personal effort and care – especially when they see your excited face as you explain all the ingredients and how good they are for...
Not 1, not 2, but 3 Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipes! Why 3? Because they are made differently and one may suit your lifestyle, needs, or just what you have in the cupboard better than another, and because I just like variety. ‘Tis the Season for cute hairstyles, sports activities, and …….germs! I’m not being negative,...
Whether you home school, private school, or government school your kids, there are lots of fun ways to stay organized and healthy. My kids and I put together these Natural Back to School DIYs, because they thought they were fun and something they’d like to do to help them get organized, or I thought it...
I have to start this article by expressing that I will give you information on natural remedy research and various treatment research concerning skin concerns and the tremendous impact of essential oils. I will express my experience and my opinion as well. If you have questions, please talk to your doctor. This is for you...
Before I started learning about essential oils, I still couldn’t stand those bug repellent sprays. I’m sure my parents sprayed straight DEET all over us as kids (just kidding), but after learning more about the contents in those spray bottles I am SO excited that it is easy to make my own organic bug spray...
This homemade natural wood polish with essential oils is such a great and effective option for cleaning the home with natural ingredients. Those essential oils give you the aromatherapy scent you want in your home and often kill germs in the air as you polish! Bonus! There are interviews about: How to choose good quality...
Instead of using scented candles and sprays with questionable or down right toxic ingredients that you’ll be breathing into your lungs and body, choose to make your own healthy and natural deodorizing room spray with essential oils. A Natural Deodorizing Room Spray can be used in areas like: pet beds linens closets gym bags laundry rooms...