Pamper your skin with these 5 Christmas sugar scrubs! Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes, these scrubs will leave your skin glowing and refreshed. Plus, they make the perfect homemade Christmas gift! I'm always looking for a way to make my regular skincare DIYs festive and seasonal around Christmastime. Homemade sugar scrub is a must-have recipe for keeping my skin healthy, fresh, and glowing. It's made even better with delicious holiday scents and … [Read more...]
Homemade Candy Cane Soap
Just in time for the holidays, homemade candy cane soap looks and smells like a Christmas treat! This cold-process soap bar is ultra-nourishing to the skin with lard, plant-based oils, and peppermint essential oil. Whenever I think of Christmas, candy canes are one of the first things that come to mind! I always crave the smell and flavor of peppermint this time of year. After making homemade peppermint bath salts, I really wanted to make a peppermint soap next. Candy cane soap is … [Read more...]
DIY Orange Creamsicle Soap
DIY orange creamsicle soap smells decadent and nourishes the skin as you use it! This DIY soap recipe is easy to make, takes less than 30 minutes, and creates stunning soap bars. Make extras for a lovely holiday gift! My favorite thing about making my own soap is coming up with different scents and looks for each bar. I've made some fun ones, like my coffee soap recipe, hibiscus-infused loofah soap recipe, and a variety of DIY Christmas-scented soaps! Orange creamsicle has always been … [Read more...]
Holiday Spice Soap Bar Recipe
These holiday spice soap bars are colorful, fragrant, and nourishing to the skin. With a festive blend of spicy and earthy essential oils, scented Christmas soap bars make the perfect holiday gift. Homemade melt and pour soap is the perfect holiday DIY! It's simple and easy, and the results are stunning. I love making a special seasonal soap bar for my Christmas gift baskets every year. Soap is such a fun gift that anyone can enjoy. In the past, I've made one of my 5 Christmas Soap … [Read more...]
DIY Peppermint Bath Salts
Enjoy the soothing scent of candy canes with these DIY Peppermint Bath Salts! With just 4 ingredients and under 10 minutes, you'll have festive bath salts to enjoy all season long or share as a lovely homemade Christmas gift. Christmastime always brings lots of nostalgic flavors and scents with it. One of those, for me, is peppermint. I have fond memories of making candy cane cookies, drinking peppermint hot chocolate, and hanging candy canes on the Christmas tree. These bath salts … [Read more...]
DIY Clarifying Shampoo Recipes
These DIY clarifying shampoos remove product buildup, cleanse the hair, and leave your hair soft and smooth. It is easy to clarify hair at home using simple, natural ingredients like baking soda and apple cider vinegar. This really does make the best clarifying shampoo! What Does Clarifying Shampoo Do? Clarifying shampoo is a specially designed shampoo used to remove product buildup, dirt, and grime on the scalp. It is not a substitute for shampoo and, as a result, should not be … [Read more...]
Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking for homemade Christmas gift ideas? This handmade Christmas gift basket will make the perfect present for anyone on your list this year. Filled with practical, natural homemade items, this basket is a gift that everyone can use! It's already time to start thinking about Christmas gifts again! Time sure does fly. If you want a gift that is unique, low-waste, and thoughtful, you will love these homemade gift baskets, perfect for everyone on your list! This homemade Christmas gift … [Read more...]
Winter Diffuser Blends
The winter season is almost upon us and what better way to ring it in than with some winter diffuser blends! Learn which essential oils are best for winter and how to diffuse them to keep the home cozy and warm this winter season. As the days get shorter and cooler, it has me dreaming of snow days, the holidays, and all the fun that comes with the winter months. Though the cold winters in my area can last a little longer than I would like, there are a lot of things I enjoy about the … [Read more...]
Homemade Thanksgiving Potpourri
Fill your home this holiday season by making your own homemade Thanksgiving potpourri with dehydrated fruits, fall spices, and essential oils. This homemade potpourri is a perfect hostess gift. It is made using all-natural ingredients and makes for a beautiful centerpiece. This potpourri recipe is one of my favorite ways to bring the scents of the season right into the home. So what makes a good potpourri? Some of my standouts are anything that reminds me of the season: freshly baked … [Read more...]
8 Holiday Room Spray Recipes | FREE Printable Labels
Essential oil room sprays are so easy to make, smell amazing, and have aromatherapy benefits for you. During the holidays, I love to switch the sprays out for a more festive scent. Check out these 8 holiday room spray recipes to help you get into the Christmas spirit. If you are anything like me, you love a fresh-smelling house but hate artificial fragrances. Anyone with me? I can't compromise air quality for a lovely-smelling home. But what if you could improve the air you breathe while … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Scented Candles
DIY Christmas candles are made using natural ingredients and scented with essential oils for a healthy, cozy home. Using essential oils in candles is a wonderful way to receive aromatherapy benefits and purify the air in your home. I love making homemade gifts using essential oils. Everyone loves them; they are practical and very thoughtful. Making up a simple Christmas gift basket is by far my favorite way to give presents during the holidays or for birthdays. I'll usually make two … [Read more...]
Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with this delicious paleo peppermint hot chocolate on a cold night. This tasty hot cocoa is dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for anyone who is on the paleo diet or trying to cut out certain foods! One of my favorite childhood memories is drinking hot cocoa after coming inside from playing in the snow. Usually cuddled up on the couch watching a Christmas movie. It's the perfect winter activity! I have already started this same tradition with my … [Read more...]
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments
These DIY essential oil diffuser ornaments are easy to make and they are a great stocking stuffer. Add your favorite essential oils and enjoy aromatherapy all season long with these beautiful, homemade diffuser ornaments. As the snow falls outside, we are inside listening to Christmas music and making essential oil diffuser ornaments. It may only be mid-November, but something about that first snowfall just gets you in the Christmas mood. These diffuser ornaments were so easy to … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a must for the fall holidays! This easy healthy pumpkin pie is paleo-approved, dairy-free, sugar-free, and absolutely delicious. Learning how to make healthy pumpkin pie is so simple, and everyone will love it. Falltime means all of the pumpkin treats! Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin granola, pumpkin bread, and a healthy pumpkin pie are fall essentials for me. My grandma made pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving when I was growing up, and it wouldn't be the same without it. Since … [Read more...]
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
This DIY essential oil diffuser necklace is easy to assemble and makes the perfect gift. Diffuser jewelry can be worn to receive aromatherapy benefits, boost the mood, and support the immune system. I am not much of a jewelry person but give me a piece of jewelry that can be smothered in essential oils, and I am all in! A diffuser necklace is a perfect way to receive aromatherapy benefits all day long. You can find a lot of premade diffuser necklaces online, or you can make … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Granola
Homemade pumpkin granola makes the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert. Full of flavor and made without added sugar, this recipe is a great way to start your day. It has become a tradition in our home to make a batch of homemade granola every Saturday for our Sunday morning breakfast. Almost every other day of the week, we have eggs or sourdough pancakes, but on Sunday, we have granola! Granola makes the best breakfast for a busy morning. It can be made ahead for a … [Read more...]
Ultimate Relaxing Bath Bombs
These ultimate relaxing bath bombs are made with natural ingredients and scented with lavender essential oil. Lavender bath bombs can be the best way to wind down after a long stressful day. These homemade bath bombs are laid out for you using a simple recipe or video tutorial. For me, a warm bath at the end of a long day is a perfect way to wind down. Add a lavender bath bomb to the equation, and you will experience the ultimate relaxation. I love adding natural, homemade … [Read more...]
November Diffuser Blends
Make your home extra cozy this season with these November diffuser blends! These fall-themed blends are perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Thanksgiving diffuser blends are not only great for Thanksgiving day, but throughout this whole holiday season! There are so many things to love about November: homemade pumpkin soap, pumpkin pie, beautiful autumn leaves, and Thanksgiving dinner, to name a few. It is such an exciting time of year, as we have officially entered the … [Read more...]
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 stovetop potpourri with fresh and dried ingredients with these easy tutorials. Homemade stovetop potpourri with essential oils will make the perfect gift for anyone on your list this year. It's easy to make and anyone will enjoy the lively scent stovetop potpourri brings to the home! You can stick to a spicy Christmas scent or switch it up to be any … [Read more...]
Green Tea Matcha Scrub
Enjoy silky smooth skin with this luxurious and vibrant green tea matcha scrub! This easy body scrub comes together in under 10 minutes and is sure to leave your skin glowing. I’m a big fan of green tea myself (for drinking and for skincare) because it has so many benefits. And this matcha scrub is no different! It makes bath times that much more special, and the great thing is this scrub can be used on all parts of the body - face included! In this post, I’ll share why green tea … [Read more...]
