I’ve tested and put together 4 great window washing recipes for you. Yes, don’t we love window washing? Actually, I don’t really mind it. I just hate when I think I’ve done a marvelous job and then when the sun shines on them it looks like my kids were licking them or something. Part of...
I’ve put together 3 Laundry Soap Recipes. I have not called them detergent recipes, because detergents are surfactants, which I do not believe are healthy. Instead, here are some healthier options for you and your family. Why make your own laundry soap? Cost. It is a lot cheaper to make your own. Safety. Store detergents...
You can learn how to make you own liquid hand soap in just a few easy steps. It’s an easy thing to make and has a lot of advantages. For starters, it’s very frugal! I make my own soap (For recipes, go here.), so there is very little cost to using two to three bars...
If you’re reading this, then you’re looking for a simple, easy, healthy way to get rid of fleas naturally or even prevent fleas from entering your home or car in the first place. I’ve put together a compilation of ideas so that hopefully you will find one that you love and that works best for...
I believe that everything we do, whether it be helping someone in need or scrubbing toilets, should be done to the glory of God if you are a follower of Jesus. It all matters. How does cleaning glorify God? Well, why are you cleaning? When you detox your home, you keep an atmosphere that is...
Here on Simple Life Mom, I try to give other ladies and moms tools for a completely toxin free environment: pure bath product recipes, makeup recipes, healthy drinks, essential oil use, fresh food ingredients, and other natural living ideas. Homemade baby wipes are great to have around, even if your kids are older. I actually...
I wanted to take a few moments to show you how you can make your very own homemade essential oil diffuser and air fresheners. These are all ideas that I’ve tried before and really like. We all have our favorites, and I’ll tell you mine. I’ll also give you some recipes to get you going...
I have successfully converted all of my cleaning products over to all natural recipes that I make myself. All of my cleaning supplies that is except for toilet bowl cleaner. I have still been using the kind that you have to worry about when your children use it because they could easily bleach the rug,...
I love the time of year when I can open up all of the windows and let that warm fresh air pour in! We’ve been teased with a great early Spring so far here in Pennsylvania. Sunshine and warmer weather gives me energy. All of that warm sunshine also lets me see how smudged up...
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...
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,...
For anyone, the bathroom is a large part of their home. The bathroom also happens to be an area that is easily over looked when it comes to being frugal or earth friendly. After all, we need those bath and body products! Not to mention the makeup, perfume, and everything else you may have in...
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...
With the dozens of ideas and variations for natural oven cleaners all over the web, I was very skeptical as to what would work and what would not. I decided to take the most popular 3 Natural Oven Cleaning Recipes and put them to the test. Most recipes have a variation using baking soda or...