This DIY natural produce wash is simple to whip up, cost effective, and works great. Next time you go to wash your fruit and vegetables you can use this spray to ensure you are getting them clean. Washing my produce wasn't something I always did. I didn't think it mattered. Well, then I did a little research and realized just how important this was. I love that this spray is made with all natural ingredients so I don't have to worry about adding more chemicals to my … [Read more...] about DIY Natural Produce Wash
Easy Paleo One Pot Mexican Meal
As a busy mom of 4 I am always looking for simple recipes for meal times. I love feeding my family healthy meals with clean ingredients. This easy paleo one pot Mexican meal is perfect for any night of the week. Paleo dinner recipes for the whole family! I am writing this post on May 6, talk about a day late and a dollar short. I guess all the Cinco de Mayo festivities got me thinking Mexican food! My family loves a good taco dish and this one has become one of our … [Read more...] about Easy Paleo One Pot Mexican Meal
How to Keep Produce Fresh Longer
After sharing my grocery haul video and mentioning that I only grocery shop once a month, with a few exceptions. I had a flood of questions about how I keep produce fresh. keep reading for my top 8 tips! Buying groceries for the month makes it easy for me to come up with meals and saves me lots of trips to the grocery store. I love having fresh produce as much as the next guy and I have found ways to make it last longer so we can. With a few simple tips, most of which seem … [Read more...] about How to Keep Produce Fresh Longer
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save money and make the switch to natural products. This homemade powder laundry soap only requires 3 ingredients and it works great! When I first started my blog, homemade laundry soap was one of the first things I shared. I have been using that exact recipe for over 7 years, and I love that I can make 5 gallons for less than $2. Talk about a money saver! Since sharing that recipe I have had several requests for a powder … [Read more...] about Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Use this DIY all natural sunscreen recipe to protect your skin against UV rays, without toxic ingredients. This sunscreen is simple to make and works great! Summer is approaching and with a few days hitting 80 degrees it has me thinking about sun protection. Making your own sunscreen isn't hard and it works great. It even passed the "all day at the beach" test, and I have the sandy sunscreen to prove it. ;) Regular sunscreen you buy from the store has a few … [Read more...] about DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
10 Tips to Get Picky Kids to Eat Healthy
Do you struggle to get your child to eat healthy, try new things, or even eat at all? Keep reading for 10 tips to get picky kids to eat healthy and to make your meal times easier. I am by no means an expert at parenting. In fact, most the time I feel very inadequate. After being a mom for 6 years, their is one thing I figured out for sure: BEING A MOM IS HARD! They throw me for a curve almost daily, as soon as I think I figured something out, it changes. I used … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Get Picky Kids to Eat Healthy
Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Check out these easy DIY ideas to make your mother a homemade gift this year for Mother's Day. 8 practical gift ideas for mom! Coming up with a gift for the mama's in your life can be hard. I like to go the practical route with a big emphasize on relaxing. All mama's can use a little R&R, trust me! I am going to share eight homemade products that your mom will love to receive this Mother's Day. These gifts are simple to make and will be loved by grandma's … [Read more...] about Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Stay At Home Mom |Day in the Life |Spring 2019
Being a stay home mom is rewarding and exhausting all at the same time. Join us in a typical day in our life with 4 young kids, backyard chickens, puppies, and homeschool. I love being a stay at home mom! I also love blogging, making youtube videos, and educating others on essential oils. When I first decided to pursue the doTERRA business and blogging I wasn't sure how I would fit it all in. I knew that being a mom was my number one job and I wanted that to … [Read more...] about Stay At Home Mom |Day in the Life |Spring 2019
DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
With these simple recipes you can make DIY jewelry cleaner for all types of jewelry. These cleaners will leave your jewelry bright and shiny without having to go to the jewelers. My mom called me the other morning asking me if I had a recipe for a jewelry cleaner. Of course I do mom! I am not a big jewelry girl, and with the exception of my wedding rings, I don't wear anything else on a regular basis. My wedding rings stay on while I'm gardening, cooking, cleaning, and … [Read more...] about DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
How to Eat Organically on a Budget
A lot of people don't start eating healthy, especially organically, because of the cost. Or because they don't know where to start or if it even matters. I am going to show you how to eat organically on a budget and why you want too! Before I got married and started dipping my toe into the health food world, I never read labels. Nor did I buy anything healthy, let alone organic. When I first started eating "healthy" I went through a lot of phases. A phase of thinking … [Read more...] about How to Eat Organically on a Budget