This is the easiest homemade soap recipe using a shea butter melt and pour soap base. No special equipment needed! Add in dried flowers and essential oil to customize it the way you want. Perfect for spa night or a handmade gift. HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE I am going to start off by saying, this isn't a legit "homemade" soap bar recipe. To be honest, the idea of soap making is overwhelming for me, and I currently don't have the time to look into it. It is on my "someday" list for … [Read more...] about Homemade Soap Recipe | Melt and Pour
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Homemade Stovetop Potpourri with Essential Oils
Making a homemade stovetop potpourri with essential oils is a fun project that makes a wonderful handmade gift. Learn how to make homemade dry potpourri and stovetop potpourri with these easy tutorials. I used to give a candle to anyone on my list that I wasn't really sure what they would want. Anyone else on the ol' trusty candle bandwagon still? Instead of running to the store for the last minute candle and socks gift, why not whip up some homemade stovetop … [Read more...] about Homemade Stovetop Potpourri with Essential Oils
How to Make Fizzing Bath Salts
Learn how to make fizzing bath salts for ultimate relaxation and aromatherapy benefits. Fizzy bath powder can be a fun addition to kids bath time or can be used for calming before bedtime. This recipe is both simple to make and easy to use. These fizzing bath salts are so fun to make and use. My kids love adding them to bathtime, and I love that they are getting aromatherapy benefits when using them. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no … [Read more...] about How to Make Fizzing Bath Salts
How to Make Candle Wax Melts
Learn how to make candle wax melts with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. These homemade wax melts can really cozy up the home during the fall and winter months. Making your own homemade candle melts is so easy to do, and they smell wonderful! In this post, I am going to show you how to make candle wax melts using several different blends of essential oils so you can get the scent that fits your mood. By using essential oils in our candle melts, we can receive the added benefits of … [Read more...] about How to Make Candle Wax Melts
DIY Laundry Scent Boosters
DIY laundry scent boosters are perfect for adding to your laundry routine to make your clothes smell fresh and clean. Follow this simple homemade recipe made with essential oils, epsom salt, and baking soda. I made my first batch of homemade laundry soap soon after getting married. Since then, I have perfected a powder recipe and made homemade dryer sheets. These DIY laundry scent boosters really compliment the laundry soap leaving the clean clothes with a lasting scent. I have … [Read more...] about DIY Laundry Scent Boosters
Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
Let's discuss the benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil and essential oils. I am going to share the best way to incorporate this to make it part of your daily routine. And I am also going to share my favorite oil pulling recipe. Have you heard of oil pulling? It's all the hype in the natural living world. I must say I have dabbled in it a bit myself. Being consistent with it has been a struggle. So came up with a plan to make it part of my daily routine. The … [Read more...] about Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
Learn how to reduce chlorine exposure this summer while swimming. After swimming detox spray and protecting lotion recipes included. Do you spend a lot of your summer in the pool? I know we do! Sounds harmless, right? Well, not exactly! Most pools are full of chlorine and overexposure can be harmful. In my home, I work hard to minimize the amount of chlorine we are exposed to. We use a Berkey water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath dechlorinator … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
All Natural Baby Wipes Recipe
Learn how to make all-natural baby wipes with this recipe. These are gentle for your baby's delicate skin and naturally scented with essential oils. Ya'll know by now that I like to use natural products in my home, and I prefer to make them so I know exactly what is in them. I am especially particular about my babies. Making homemade baby wipes is simple and I am going to share my recipe. Plus, I will show you how to make a spray solution if you are a cloth wipe … [Read more...] about All Natural Baby Wipes Recipe
All Natural Solid Perfume
Learn how to make your own perfume with this simple recipe. This all-natural, solid perfume is scented with pure essential oils. Make an extra to gift to anyone on your list! I don't know about you, but I can't stand conventional perfume. It is like an instant headache for me. The same goes for cologne. My husband used to spray it on, but now he knows better. Of course, we still like to smell pretty so I had to come up with a natural solution. I needed a … [Read more...] about All Natural Solid Perfume
DIY Natural Produce Wash
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