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...
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,...
Learning how to make beef bone broth is very fulfilling. I’ve made my own chicken stock for a long time; boiling the carcass with onions, carrots, and celery. I’ve not bought a cow before to have the good bones from a grass-fed cow for bone broth, so I was excited to be given some great...
Does Natural Nail Polish really exist? A natural nail polish that is not harmful, but even healthy? Many Nail Polishes in the Past Have Contained: Toluene– Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation Formaldehyde– Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system...
Looking for how to cleanse your face naturally? Then look no further. Here are 5 natural and homemade 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...
It is actually quite easy to make natural mascara with pure ingredients. I gathered these recipes together for a few reasons: better and healthier ingredients and being more frugal. I’ve worked at testing which ones work the best. They each have bonuses and drawbacks, but homemade mascara really does work and is a fun project. First, store...
I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in the past year! Check out the Simple Life Mom Top 10 of the year. I do things now that I never would have thought of this time last year (I love how banana peppers are right in the middle of all the DIY items). Thank you all for...
You can do it! You can make your own natural eyeliner at home with great natural products like aloe vera gel, activated charcoal, cocoa powder, and water. You can make it thick, thin, darker, lighter. You can even add natural mica instead of activated charcoal and get some sparkle. The big question is, does it...
Here are 9 Recipes to clean Your floors naturally. Whether they be wood, laminate, or carpet, or whether you want to disinfect your bathroom floors or not, here are some great recipes for you. We use them and love them. I have found that I don’t need anything else. Natural Floor Cleaner 1) Wood Floors...
You really can make your own homemade applesauce. It’s surprisingly easy! Even if you’re on a budget and don’t have lots of fancy tools it’s not difficult to make it work. If you can get a WONDERFUL contraption like this one, then you can quickly make apple sauce…and any other sauce. But you don’t have...
This is called a Kale Chip Recipe, but there’s really not much recipe to it. It’s so easy that kids can put it together. Mine felt very much in charge as they washed, ripped, and tossed the kale in olive oil. Initially, it is understandable as a kid to not want to try something like...
If you like to bake, then it’s important to learn which flour is the best choice for the recipe you’re wanting to use. I love to bake, so I decided I needed to learn more about flours, or at least get the basics of the type of flour that I will be using the most. ...
Homemade eye shadow and blush, or any homemade makeup can save you a TON of money. It’s more healthy for you, and it can be fun to make your own. I found the items I needed in my pantry, local vitamin store, or online. Anything that you use on your skin should be tested first;...
There are lots of great reasons why I like the idea of making my own homemade deodorant. It’s easy, frugal, and as a big bonus, I know I can smell however I like. This uses only natural and healthy ingredients and creates a scent with essential oils instead of questionable fragrance oils. Be careful though, it doesn’t really...