We want to be frugal, natural, and healthy!  Well, here are a few steps we had to make along this homemade, diy journey. Homemade Natural Sunscreen is a big one! And making these 4 Homemade Natural Sunscreen Recipes is easy! Know Your Ingredients Ingredients to Avoid If you’re reading this, you are probably already aware […]

Those of us who blow dry, curl, or straighten our hair can use the advantages of using oil protection for heat damaged hair. My hair has always been a bit curly and out of control.  Sometimes I like to scrunch it and leave it that way.  Other times I like to straighten it.  At least […]

Moms always love getting something from their children that they made, whether it be a special card that says I love you, or a sculpture that’s made of mud. So, what could be better than a Homemade Mothers Day? As adults, it’s nice to give our mom’s something that they will appreciate on more of […]

I love my homemade lotion!  That’s for sure.  I’m just about out of my shea butter lotion which I use the most, but I always have some lotion bars as back up while I make more. These 3 lotion bar recipes are great for kids as well.  You can make them the right size for […]

When I first started looking into making my own soaps, I could not figure out where I could buy this thing called essential oils.  I finally ended up at a large craft store and came upon an isle for candle making that had a large set of oils to choose from.  I was excited.  You […]

  There are lots of reasons to know which essential oils are great at healing the skin and helping scars to disappear.  When one of my kids gets a gash that is healing with a scar, it would be nice to know what can painlessly help (though my boys are no doubt proud of that […]

[Updated 9/28/2016] Looking for how to cleanse your face naturally?  Then look no further.  Here are 5 Natural Facial Cleansers that you can make and use at home.  There are a lot of facial cleansers out there with lots of dangerous ingredients like petroleum, artificial dyes and fragrances, and propylparaben (which mimics estrogen and messes […]

Anti-Aging with Essential Oils is a wonderful choice for those looking for something that really and truly hydrates and nourishes the skin, something frugal, and something that smells good.  Concoctions found in the store are very expensive and, as far as my research has gone, do just as much harm to your body internally as […]

Having kids, especially boys, we have cuts and scratches that need to be taken care of.  The neat thing is that it is not that difficult to make your own antiseptic ointment to heal and protect wounds. Calendula flowers (also knows as marigold or pot marigold) has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties which makes it very […]

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and although my kids want me to buy them toys, there are a number of other people in our life who would love to have Presents From Scratch.  Homemade gifts show you took the effort and care to make something for that person, and you can tell them that […]

You don’t have to switch to expensive organic shampoos and conditioners if you want to avoid the chemical overload, or even make shampoo bars if you’re not ready for the soap making plunge.   Here are 10 Herbal Organic Hair Rinses. This is an organic way to rinse your hair of extra oils and impurities.  Many […]

Accidents happen.  And even though we are vigilant about not getting burnt, sometimes we need a homemade sunburn remedy to sooth burned skin. Sunblocks and sunscreens have a lot of toxic chemicals in them. There are some ok brands out there though, or you can make your own.  I’ve put together 4 Homemade Sunscreen Recipes, […]

Whether using Shower Discs and Aromatherapy or using a diffuser, Aromatherapy can be very powerful, healthy, and uplifting. Essential Oils to Use in Your Shower Discs There are many people who spend a lot of time studying different oils and their benefits and healing properties.  It is a big field and I have learned a […]

Homemade Christmas gifts can show that you really put forth the effort to make something special for someone. Before I ever tried making my own vanilla extract, I received some as a gift and was thrilled.  I’ve also been given some great soaps in the past.  These are things that I had never made myself […]

I am almost there.  I’ve been trying to make all of my own beauty products and now I am studying homemade perfume. I am learning more about essential oils and have been using them, not only for body products, but for medicinal purposes as well. Beyond our immediate understanding of medical purposes, smells can also […]