Learn how to make all-natural dish soap with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. This homemade dish soap cuts grease, suds up, and cleans effectivity. When I made my first dish soap, it wasn't necessarily something I planned to do. It was more like, uh, I ran out of dish soap and need it right now to finish these dishes kind of thing. I essentially mimicked my foaming hand soap but added in a little vinegar, citrus essential oils and made a spray out of it. I knew lemon could help cut … [Read more...]
18-Essential Oil Hacks
Learn how to use essential oils for everyday use with these simple, tried, and true hacks. From cleaning to spot treatments to natural bug repellent, these hacks are going to make your life a little easier and a lot healthier. I get a lot of questions about how to use essential oils properly, diluting them, which oils to use for common ailments, diffusing them around pets...the list goes on! I actually created a masterclass that teaches you everything you need to know about using oils … [Read more...]
Easy Sausage and Potato Skillet
Made with smoked sausage, new potatoes, red peppers, and onions, this sausage and potato skillet is the perfect one-dish meal. It is such an easy and delicious sausage recipe, perfect for busy weeknight dinners! My family loves anything with sausage, whether on a sourdough pizza or in a breakfast casserole. The best thing about this skillet is that it is so easy and can be whipped up in less than 30-minutes. This sausage and potato skillet will quickly become a family favorite, and it … [Read more...]
DIY Bubble Bars
These DIY bubble bars are made with baking soda, citric acid, and mango butter. They are soothing for the skin, easy to make, and make for a fun and relaxing bath time. This simple bubble bar recipe will quickly become a favorite with the kids! You can add in relaxing essential oils and add it to the bedtime routine to promote a healthy night's sleep. But don't worry, these aren't just for the kids! Adults can greatly benefit from these DIY bubble bars. Add in lavender for a … [Read more...]
Siberian Fir Essential Oil Benefits
Siberian fir essential oil has many benefits for your skin, respiratory system, and overall wellness; with its fresh, crisp scent, Siberian fir essential oil can be diffused to uplift the mood and cleanse the air. Picking a favorite essential oil is about the same as picking a favorite child. It really is so hard to pick just one! I am partial to all the fir scented oils; they all make it on my list of favorites. If you come to my house during the winter months, I can almost guarantee … [Read more...]
Cold-Process Chamomile Soap Recipe
This cold-process chamomile soap recipe is great for soothing sensitive skin. Made with moisturizing coconut oil, palm oil, and chamomile essential oil, it is the perfect soap bar for dry skin. I have put off the idea of making cold-process soap for over a year. In that time, I have made several melt and pour soap bars, and though it has been fun, the urge to make "real soap" kept coming back. After finally giving it a try, and much to my surprise, it is actually much easier than I … [Read more...]
DIY Beeswax Furniture Polish
This DIY beeswax furniture polish will clean and shine your furniture. Made with oil and wax, it is a low cost, effective, all-natural, and easy to make wood polish. A lot of the wooden furniture in our home was actually built by my husband. And to be honest, it wasn't until recently, while redoing our kitchen table, that I thought of using a furniture polish. That is when I began looking into wood furniture polishes to use periodically. I love the natural shine and beauty of the wooden … [Read more...]
Applesauce Muffin Recipe
Applesauce muffins are the perfect healthy breakfast for busy mornings. This applesauce muffin recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. PIN IT FOR LATER SUGAR-FREE APPLESAUCE MUFFINS Applesauce muffins are made with oats, applesauce, coconut milk and sweetened with monk fruit. They make the perfect healthy breakfast for those on the go weekday mornings or to simply enjoy with a cup of coffee on the weekend. These muffins also freeze well, so if you have … [Read more...]
DIY Beard Shampoo
Making your own beard shampoo will keep your beard clean without the chemicals found in traditional shampoos. This DIY beard shampoo is made with all-natural ingredients, scented with essential oils, and will keep your beard soft and easy to style. Beard shampoo is easy to customize for hair type, length, and thickness. With only a few ingredients, you can make this DIY beard shampoo that will be perfect for any beard. Having a nicely styled beard is no easy feat. My husband spends more … [Read more...]
Homemade Honey Granola
This homemade honey granola is super easy to make and makes the best breakfast for busy mornings. Made with gluten-free oats, raw honey, chia seeds and nuts it is very healthy and filling. I love having homemade granola on hand for healthy make-ahead breakfasts and snacks. This honey granola recipe is naturally sweetened, grain-free, dairy-free, and vegan. During the fall, we love to make pumpkin granola; it is a similar recipe but made with real pumpkin. My kids LOVE cereal, but I hate … [Read more...]
Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie
Whole30 shepherd's pie is the ultimate comfort food! A spin-off of the original shepherd's pie, this recipe is whole30 approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with cauliflower mashed potatoes. I love making shepherd's pie; it's a wholesome filling meal, loaded with vegetables, healthy fats, and protein. Pretty much everything you need in one dish, making it easy to serve and the kids love it! Whole30 shepherd's pie is actually one of the more easy whole30 recipes! Most of the … [Read more...]
Whole30 Taco Bowl (Paleo Approved)
This whole30 taco bowl with beef will quickly become a family favorite! It is made with cauliflower rice, fresh vegetables and topped with cilantro, making it a delicious and healthy dinner. Best of all, it's whole30, paleo, grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and of course, made with all real food. Tacos are always floating near the top of my list of best foods ever! My whole family loves tacos. It is the perfect dish for everyone in the family. I often find myself customizing it for my … [Read more...]
How to Remove Dry Cracked Skin From Feet
Ever wonder why the bottoms of your feet are always dry and cracking? Or maybe the better question; what is the best way to rid the feet of that dry cracking skin? Well, learn everything you need to when it comes to foot care right here. Sometimes our feet need a little extra love and with these tips, you can learn how to get rid of cracked skin on your feet without any chemicals. Each of these recipes can be done easily at home and will give quick results. Whether it is from dry, … [Read more...]
Homemade Body Butter for Glowing Skin
This homemade body butter will leave your skin glowing, smooth and moisturized while restoring dry, damaged skin. Homemade body butter for glowing skin can be made with a few nourishing ingredients, including purifying essential oils and coconut oil. Using this body butter daily will hydrate dry skin and leave it glowing. Making your skincare products is much easier than you may think. You do not need special equipment or crazy ingredients to make things like body butter, face masks, … [Read more...]
DIY Anti-Mold Spray
This DIY anti-mold spray is a must-have for the bathroom and kitchen. With all-natural ingredients, you can keep mold and mildew at bay. Made with vinegar and essential oils to kill mold, this spray will leave any space smelling fresh and clean. Everyone needs a bottle of homemade mold and mildew spray in their house. Mold and mildew will inevitably creep into the corners of the kitchen, bathroom, or other damp, humid, or wet rooms and even grow on our clothing. I love … [Read more...]
DIY Wax Air Fresheners
Homemade air fresheners that won't break the bank. These fresheners are held together with wax and can be hung up pretty much anywhere in the home, office, or car. With just a couple of ingredients, you can have your home filled with the incredible scent of these wax air fresheners. These air fresheners can hang on the car mirror, be placed in a dresser drawer, or in the bottom of the trash can. Get creative with these and decorate them with dried fruit, spices, or dried flowers. Or … [Read more...]
Homemade Beard Oil
Making your own beard oil is very simple and works just as well as the conventional kind at the store. This homemade beard oil is made with all-natural ingredients and essential oils that are nourishing for your hair and skin. Homemade beard oil made with carrier oils and essential oils can help hydrate your beard and promote healthy hair growth. Making your own beard oil is as simple as mixing together a few oils. This blend will tame unruly hair and make styling much … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Essential Oil Uses and Diffuser Blends
Grapefruit essential oil has so many benefits and uses. It can be used for weight loss, immune support, and even promote a positive mood. With its wide range of uses including, aromatic, topical and internal, learn how to use it safely and effectively. There are a number of grapefruit essential oil uses. Cold-pressed from the peel, this oil contains a number of compounds known to benefit the mind and body. Grapefruit oil can create an uplifting environment when diffused and help with skin … [Read more...]
Homemade Rose Clay Face Mask
This homemade rose clay face mask is very hydrating for the skin, all while detoxifying and tightening the pores. Rose clay benefits the skin in so many ways; it is a must to add this face mask into your skincare routine. Learn how to make a rose clay face mask with this simple DIY recipe. Rose clay is beneficial for almost all skin types. It gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin leaving your face healthy, fresh and rejuvenated. I have always enjoyed making my own face masks at home; … [Read more...]
Deep Blue Essential Oil Benefits
DoTERRA deep blue essential oil has so many great benefits when used topically. Learn how to use doTERRA deep blue, the many deep blue essential oil uses, and make your very own deep blue rollerball recipe. DoTERRA has an extensive line of premade blends to increase the benefits as well as characteristics of its essential oils. And deep blue is one of the more popular blends. Deep blue essential oil can be used topically for muscle and joint discomfort, help with head tension, and respiratory … [Read more...]