I’ve only had to use hair gel on certain occasions. I’m a low maintenance gal. But there are times when I want to use natural hair gel, because I, of course, want it to be a healthy product. I also recently discovered that teenage boys and sometimes girls in dance performances need to use hair...
Aftershave’s are not just for men. They close pores and sooth irritated skin, making them great for women as well. You can learn how to make aftershave as a gift or for yourself as another DIY you’ve mastered. When I first started making natural skin care products, I didn’t think anyone else would be interested....
Handmade Salt Soap is a fun, exfoliating, hard soap bar that is great for the skin and body. I’ve included 6 Handmade Salt Soap Recipes so you can choose which one fits your needs. (Note that salt soaps will not dry out your skin! See 8 Reasons Salt Soap Bars are Fabulous for the Skin...
So Many people fight a losing battle with acne and it’s an understatement to say that it effects their self esteem and confidence. I have found some amazing Natural Remedies for Acne and am so happy to pass them along to you. I am at that stage of life where I have teenagers and have...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and community. I have been reminded of that many times this week. It’s a good thing to pause and reflect on those blessings at imes. It really brings focus. Thanks for stopping by and sharing or reading what there have...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! How was your week? We’ve had a difficult week with my grandfather in the hospital. We traveled to be near everyone and help as much as possible. It’s difficult to see change in people you love, at the same time realizing it is part of life. He had a...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! I had so many favorites from last week. I’m glad it wasn’t my turn to choose a Featured Post. Right now, I’m watching one of my kids walk their bunny. That’s right, not the dog, the bunny. We rigged a harness out of paracord and it’s the funniest thing...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop Y’all… I have some news! Are you ready?…….. It’s raining! Well, for a lot of us that’s our funny joke because it has literally rained every day for a month and a half. Ok, we may have gotten one or two dry days, but that’s it without any exaggeration. ...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop 36! Whew! It’s been hot and rainy here! Most of the kids were at camp and I was able to get a lot of writing and research done. I’m very excited at what I’ll be able to bring you over the next few months. Make sure you sign up...
We used to go through a lot of makeup wipes, especially with my daighter in dance and using makeup for performances. There are a number of makeup wipes out there with healthy ingredients, but I never felt comfortable spending the amount of money it cost to buy make up remover with good ingredients, or the...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop 28! Time for another Blog Hop! I hope you all had a wonderful week. Make sure you follow you hosts (below) and the Homestead Blog Hop Pinterest Board. Also, this week only, you can take advantage of FREE domestic shipping on orders over $20 in my Shop using the...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop 27 I hope you’ve had a wonderful week! Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to’s, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading. Make...
SaveThere is an alternative to treating acne with harsh chemicals that may do more long term damage than good. I’ve made an essential oils blend, and acne spot treatment blend, using essential oils to give you a healthy alternative to harsh treatments. Most of us understand just how much a healthy lifestyle impacts our skin....
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop Y’all… Well, my son is off to Italy. I was a complete wreck. Not because of the travel necessarily, but because he wasn’t with us. But my parents will take great care of him and he won’t be gone that long. Otherwise, we are busy getting ready for our...
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop 11! Happy New Year! I’ve never been one to make New Year’s Resolutions. I tend to make daily ones 😉 Those are big enough for me and tend to help keep me on task. I hope this next year brings you great joy! Thanks for stopping by Simple Life...