Dandelions are one of those plants that grow all over North America and don’t get enough credit for their health value. People routinely spray their lawns so that nothing grows but grass. Yet dandelions have wonderful health benefits that even people living in urban areas can access and benefit from. Making dandelion oil for inflammation...
I’ve written articles on sleep before, because sleep is SO important to our health, and because I’ve struggled getting good quality and quantity of sleep in the past. Because of my own struggles, I’ve talked to naturopathic and traditional doctors and have gotten a lot of tips and direction from professionals. If you’re wondering why...
This is a simple recipe that just requires two ingredients. That’s it! And it’s vegan, for all those with that need. Of course, you can change things up and add different essential oils for scent, or different carrier oils to suit your needs. But all in all this is the most simple hand cream recipe...
Berries are growing and summer is coming. Combine the beauty of blackberries with a nourishing goat milk soap and you have gold! I’ve put together a fun soap recipe for you. Don’t worry. If you’re vegan then I’ve given you an alternative to make a goat milk blackberry soap that works for you. Making your...
Essential oils are wonderful to diffuse in the bathroom while you take a bath. They add an aromatherapy therapeutic aspect to an already soothing shower or bath time for adults or children. But if you want to add a medicinal aspect to your aromatherapy routine, then herbs are the best choice. I’ve used essential oils...
I’m really excited to be able to share another great face soap recipe. This green tea face bar is made with vegan ingredients that nourish, reduce inflammation, cleanse, detox, and speed healing from acne. A natural face soap recipe is so important today when so many cleansing bars or liquids are full of questionable or...
My mom used to make this Brownie Pudding Cake for us when we were little. It’s one of those recipes that carries fond memories. I think she made it most when we had unexpected visitors and she wanted to put something delicious together quickly, making this an excellent weekday dessert or dessert for a crowd...
If you’ve been looking for a good all purpose shampoo bar recipe, then I’ve got you covered. I’ve actually put together multiple options so that you can easily tweak this recipe without any trouble. It is a cold process soap recipe. If you’ve never made cold process, then check out my book Natural Soap Making...
A great Love or Valentines Gift! One thing wonderful about having this face cream close by during all seasons is the scent. Though you can change up the scent to this wonderful recipe, rose is a traditionally calming, relaxing, and great for skin care. This recipe is also very hydrating. Almost all lotions in stores...
Though 2020 was a whirlwind, a lot of great things happened as well. There was a lot of growth, people seeking religion, family, reaching out to friends. People were married and babies were born. I’m excited to move on to 2021 and will always hold hope even when things crumble around us, because I trust...
I am a definitely a morning person, but in an effort to simplify life, it’s nice to be able to grab things out of the fridge or freezer for a quick and healthy meal. Waffles actually make a great make ahead meal. I’m glad that my kids are older now and can get themselves breakfast....
So, what do you do when you only have a week or two until a holiday or birthday and you don’t have a gift? For those who don’t know, I have a shop where I sell my soaps, shampoos, essential oil blends and other items. Right now, everything that usually takes 3 days to arrive...
We don’t eat a lot of sweet year around, but making cookies or other sweets during the Christmas season has been something I’ve enjoyed with family and friends. After all, what’s better than flour all over the kitchen and dining room, Christmas music playing, and lots of kids laughing. There are a few cookie recipes...
Being able to design your own soap recipe is fantastic! You are no longer inhibited by someone’s else’s ideas, favorite oils to use, or even batch size amounts. Instead, you make all the decisions. Want a large 36 bar, 9 pound batch? Great, start designing. Want to use the oils you have in the house...
This has been an upside down year in so many ways. Yet, many of us still want to create, learn, and share with others. These 8 lip scrub recipes are a cheap way to make something special for yourself and a friend, while staying frugal and healthy. Need ideas for teachers that can easily be...
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