A homemade room spray has so many benefits. Not only does it smell good, but it also helps eliminate foul odors and freshens up your home. Plus, it's easy to make and inexpensive. There is nothing quite like a crisp, fresh scent to greet you when you walk in your front door. Over time, homes can begin to smell stale and musty, and while you can always open up a window to let in some fresh air, having a homemade room spray on hand can quickly freshen up an entire home in a matter of … [Read more...]
Homemade Bug Spray for Plants
The summer season brings with it plenty of delicious crops, fruits and vegetables to fill our kitchen tables. And if there is one thing I will not share my yields with, it would be the bugs. This post will cover my favorite plants to grow to keep harmful bugs out, as well as how to make a bug and aphid spray for plants. It is nearly time to enjoy the fruits of our labor! The days to pick our homegrown produce are fast approaching. It’s truly one of the most satisfying things to pick … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Diffuser
Learn how to clean diffusers effectively and safely. Frequently cleaning a diffuser is critical for maintaining and preserving the life of the essential oil diffuser. Diffuser cleaning is by no means a big project, nor should it be put off. In fact, it only takes a few minutes every couple of weeks to ensure your diffuser is running as it should. Keeping your diffuser clean is crucial, not only for preserving the lifespan of the diffuser but also ensures you are not diffusing mold or … [Read more...]
Onion Oil Uses | How to make Onion Oil
I was certainly surprised when I first heard about onion oil. Images of food, curries, and spicy aromas entered my mind, and I wondered how on earth does that work? Would I end up smelling like a restaurant? Well, I’m so glad I pushed through my doubts, as I found that onion oil really is amazing for my hair! I was clueless and somewhat resistant to try it initially. But as it turns out, there are a number of onion oil uses, with its main use being hair care. Coming from … [Read more...]
How to Lighten Hair Naturally
There's something about summer that makes me really want lighter, more vibrant hair. Whether I'm at the beach or in the garden - that sunkissed look gets me every time. It makes me feel healthier somehow. And youthful. It takes me right back to my childhood, where my hair would turn white at the first glimpse of strong sun. But, as much as I love lighter hair, I'm wary of store-bought hair lighteners. I know that dyed hair can have varying results and wouldn't want to risk … [Read more...]
All Natural Bug and Tick Repellent
Homemade bug repellents are easy to make at home, inexpensive and effective in keeping bugs away. Feel confident this summer by spraying down clothing and shoes with this natural bug and tick repellent. This post was originally published in April 2018 and has been updated to include more helpful information and a revised recipe. Summer is in the air, and I couldn't be more excited! Winter was way too long for me this year! I love everything about summer; swimming, barbecuing, … [Read more...]
Sugar Wax Recipe for Ultra Smooth Skin
Summer is well on the way! And that means one thing; it's time to remove the unwanted hair from my body. Sugar wax at home Now, I’ll confess that I’m in two minds about waxing. On the one hand, I don’t tolerate how much it hurts (pulling out hairs is never pleasant right?) Nor do I enjoy the speed at which wax strips are yanked off when you visit a salon. Yet on the flip side, I love the smooth finish, and of course, it’s amazing to be hair free for weeks - not … [Read more...]
How to Make a Homemade Shower Cleaner
Homemade cleaners are often cheaper and better for the environment. They're also safer because they contain fewer chemicals. Here is my favorite DIY shower cleaner, made with non-toxic ingredients that work great for soap scum and hard water stains. This post was originally published on August 27, 2019. You don't have to spend a fortune on cleaning products anymore. In fact, there are many homemade recipes that are just as effective as store-bought ones. It is now easier than ever to … [Read more...]
Cooling Hot Process Soap Recipe
Making homemade soap is simple and fun! Once you learn how to make soap, you can start making your own products at home. There are many different ways to make soap, and each method has its advantages and disadvantages. If you’re brand new to making soap, then you may not be aware that there are different methods to make it? There’s hot process vs. cold process soap. What does that even mean? And of course, there are melt and pour soap bars. Fear not - soap-making doesn’t need to … [Read more...]
How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
Maybe you thought you had every hair product you would ever need. But then there's this product called hair serum; it's easy to make, protects the hair from environmental damage, reduces unwanted frizz, and promotes natural shine. To learn how to make a nourishing hair serum, try out the recipe below. This post was originally published on March 29, 2019 What is hair serum & what does hair serum do Hair serum is a liquid solution, usually with a water base, that is used primarily … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Why You Need Jojoba Oil in Your Daily Routine
This natural oil which stems from North America has long been a favorite of mine as a simple, nourishing moisturizer for my skin and hair. Jojoba oil derives from the fruit - the nut of the plant, which grows profusely in dry, arid conditions, such as deserts and gravel. You may wonder, is Jojoba oil sustainable? Yes, it is, on the whole, requiring very little water to grow. It’s pure and clean, straight from the ground, and needs very little input to … [Read more...]
DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Make this DIY natural sunscreen recipe for protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays without using any harmful ingredients. This sunscreen recipe is simple to make and easy to use. This post was originally published on May 8th, 2019. 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. … [Read more...]
Beard and Mustache Wax Recipe
Long gone are the days of misshapen beards and scruffy, scuffed faces from desperate shaving attempts (my husband breaths a huge sigh of relief when he hears this). And in are neat, uniform beards and handlebar mustaches, thanks in part to beard and mustache wax. Beard wax is the new savior for beards, taming unruly hairs and giving a confidence boost for that very important work meeting or appointment. It’s a great product for longer beards, helping to condition the hair and … [Read more...]
DIY Hair Detangler Spray
Simple homemade hair detangler for kids and adults. This recipe may not be for everyone (talking to my fellow pin-straight hair comrades). Still, for the vast majority that will benefit from a hair detangler, this recipe is made with natural ingredients and at a fraction of the cost, which makes this DIY detangler spray a no-brainer. This post was originally published October 16, 2018 As with most all of the recipes, hacks, and informational posts I write, they get good use by me - this … [Read more...]
Vanilla Lavender Body Spray
Doesn’t this sound amazing? Lavender and vanilla combined. It’s such a delicious, sweet-scented lavender body spray, and I’m totally in love with it now that the warmer weather is here. Essential oils body spray It’s perfect for Spring and for giving a boost of energy right when you need it. I love to spray this body mist on at any time of the day or night when I want to feel refreshed and energized. In fact, the best time to spritz this is whenever you need a wake-up … [Read more...]
DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
Let's face it, going to the jeweler to have a ring or necklace cleaned is not too high on the priority list. Jewelry is a beautiful thing; it's almost a shame to neglect it when a simple cleaning is all that is necessary to restore it to its glistening beauty. This post was originally published on April 29, 2019 So whether you need to clean a diamond ring, a gold chain, or sterling silver, there is a cleaner here for you. I am not a big jewelry girl, and with the exception of my … [Read more...]
Activated Charcoal Soap Recipe
Activated charcoal soap is one of those beauty secrets that are not so secret anymore! It sounds a bit strange, I know. But it’s becoming ever more popular to use it in facial soap due to its incredible benefits of drawing out impurities and dirt from the skin. I’ll admit that I was skeptical of using activated charcoal soap on my face at first, thinking it might cause a breakout or aggravate my skin, but boy was I wrong. I just needed to understand how it works and why it’s so … [Read more...]
Homemade Coffee Scrub
Are you looking for a body or face scrub to exfoliate your skin naturally? With the sand-like texture of coffee grounds, a homemade coffee scrub is the perfect product for that! This post was originally published on July 14, 2020 A coffee grounds body scrub is a mild natural exfoliator, and when combined with other gentle ingredients, it makes a perfect face scrub. The texture from finely ground coffee works wonders on our body by tightening the skin, removing dead skin cells, and … [Read more...]
DIY Makeup Setting Spray
I never realized how much my makeup routine was missing setting spray until I tried it. This stuff is fantastic! Diy makeup setting spray It helps your makeup 'sit' better on your skin, softening it and making it look better than when it was first applied. I find with makeup that it can look a bit heavy when first used, and it takes a while to settle on your skin. If you’re the same, you'll honestly love using a setting spray. Basically, you get that perfectly … [Read more...]
Homemade Stain Remover
Whether you need to make a homemade stain remover on the fly or are trying to remove an old stain from furniture, walls, and even upholstery, these simple, low-cost recipes are the perfect hacks for you. This post was originally published August 7, 2020 Stain removers are not exactly at the forefront of our minds, so most of us don't usually have an array of stain removers in our homes ready to deploy at a moment's notice. The good news is that you can DIY your own stain remover with … [Read more...]