Essential Oils can be used for medicinal purposes, as well as in natural beauty recipes like anti aging serums and handmade soap recipes.
A number of people have seen and made the Aromatherapy Shower Discs. These DIY Bath and Shower Scrubbers are very similar, except their main purpose is for scrubbing; scrubbing your bath tub, scrubbing your shower walls and floor, even getting the scum off of your bathroom or kitchen sink. They are amazing for cleaning (with...
We want to be frugal, natural, and healthy! Well, here are a few steps we had to make along this homemade, diy journey. Homemade Sunscreen is a big one! I made these 4 Homemade Sunscreen Recipes with natural, organic ingredients to be healthier as we move forward in our effort to get rid of toxins...
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 homemade gifts for Mother’s Day that mom can use to make her feel extra special? As adults, it’s nice to...
Having a lotion bar recipe on hand is great when traveling or for little hands to hold and rub on their bodies after a bath or shower. I also use them as a back up for when I start to run out of body butters. This lotion bar recipe can be made in multiple ways,...
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 knew nothing about essential oil safety or the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils. I finally ended up at a large craft store and came upon an isle for...
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 scar)....
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 known as marigold or pot marigold) have anti-inflammatory and astringent properties which makes it very...
There are so many ways to use essential oils. One very popular way is an essential oil diffuser. I’ve made these shower discs that dissolve in the shower while steaming and giving off their scent. They make the shower a luxurious experience. You don’t have to start from scratch when it comes to learning about...
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