Mice in the house? Don’t panic just yet! Try this essential oil mouse repellent instead. It’s easy, quick, and works great at repelling mice from the get-go. If only we lived in a world where mice didn’t crawl into our homes. Wouldn’t that be a blessing? But let’s get real. Mice may affect us at some point. And it’s essential to get on top of a mouse problem before it spirals out of control. Mice troubles tend to come with the territory of rural living and cold … [Read more...]
Beeswax vs Soy Wax (which is better?)
Looking for answers on the beeswax vs. soy wax debate? I share all I know in this post about the differences between the two, so you can make the best choice yourself. It’s down to personal preference at the end of the day! It’s a fundamental question that’s on people’s minds when it comes to making candles in particular. Which is better? Beeswax or soy candles? And why? If you’re wondering this and want answers - you’re in the right place. I aim to share my … [Read more...]
How to Make Beeswax Soap
This beeswax soap recipe uses a fun, easy cold process soap-making method with natural ingredients. Wonderfully moisturizing and good for your skin. You’re sure to love it! Beeswax is one of those otherworldly ingredients that has so many uses. It’s wonderful to hold, touch, smell, and melt. It’s great to make a hydrating soap bar, a nourishing lip balm, or even a facial moisturizer. My personal favorite use for beeswax is to make beeswax soap. It makes an incredibly hard, … [Read more...]
Homemade Face Cleanser Gel With Aloe
Wonderfully nourishing and great at removing debris and impurities, this face cleanser gel contains aloe vera, matcha, and rosemary extract, which will leave your skin smooth, clean, and healthy. Do you ever find the dozens of face cleansers lining store shelves to be a bit overwhelming? From face cleanser gel to a cream to a liquid and now even in powder form, it seems - there are options galore for cleansing the face. I sometimes wonder what happened to a good old face … [Read more...]
Baking Soda Vinegar Foot Soak
Baking soda, vinegar, and water are all you need to make a revitalizing foot soak at home. Soften hard skin, remove odor, and feel like a brand new human; you’re sure to love this all-natural foot soak recipe. Feet are usually forgotten about, favoring a luscious body lotion on the arms or legs or a face mask instead. Let’s be honest - our feet get totally ignored, especially in winter when they’re bundled up in socks and slippers! Well, I know mine do (cringe as I say that!) But … [Read more...]
How to Get Stains Out of White Marble
Whether it’s a stain caused by oil, water, or something else entirely, you’ll find stain removal instructions in this post to help restore your white marble to its former glory! Exquisite in beauty yet equally porous and prone to marks and stains, white marble surfaces require extra special care and attention. After all - you want to keep that glorious marble appearance fresh and vibrant. So first off, don’t panic! If you notice a stain or mark - this post will come to the … [Read more...]
How to Make Vitamin C Serum at Home
A powerful anti-aging serum is worth its weight in gold. And you don’t need to spend a ton of money to get it! Instead, make your own version at home and enjoy the benefits of this Vitamin C serum right away. Vitamin C serum is everywhere right now! Lining the beauty shelves and marketed as an anti-aging wonder product (at the same time, being noticeably costly). Which is exactly why I love making my own homemade vitamin C serum. It contains pure, natural, skin-boosting ingredients … [Read more...]
All Natural Nail Soak
Super easy to make and even better when used weekly, this all-natural nail soak works wonders to transform dry, brittle nails into stronger, healthy, natural nails. The full recipe & instructions are below. When baking a cake or some cookies, have you ever noticed how the jelly-like bit of an egg can feel so silky on your hands? Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve always been fascinated with the texture of raw eggs. And I guess we’ve all heard that eggs are great as a hair rinse, … [Read more...]
How Long Do Essential Oils Last
Unsure whether that essential oil is fit for use? Find answers and ask questions right here in this informative post, where I explain how long essential oils last and more. I have such a massive love for essential oils that my collection continues to grow. In fact, I love everything about them, from how to use them and where (or what on) to the variety of scents on offer and the infinite uses. Whether mixed into carrier oils, massaged onto the skin, used in cleaning … [Read more...]
Upholstery Cleaner DIY
Containing only 4 natural, non-toxic ingredients, and suitable to be used on various types of upholstery, you’re sure to love this upholstery cleaner DIY. Full instructions are included in the post! It can be unsettling to learn about the amount of dirt and grime that accumulates on upholstery and fabrics - but think about it. How much use do your couch or chairs get at home? Probably everyday use, I’d say. Kids constantly climb on ours with their dirty shoes, and combined with … [Read more...]
How to Get Cat Pee out of Carpet
Wondering how to get cat pee out of carpet? Check out the full recipe and instructions right here in this post. This a natural, non-toxic recipe suitable for use around kids and pets. Sometimes, we find ourselves searching for how to clean cat urine from carpet because it’s one of life’s many challenges that need sorting out ASAP. We know cat urine needs cleaning properly and certainly can’t be left to dry out. And whether it’s the unsightly stain, smell, or both, it needs … [Read more...]
How to use an Essential Oil Diffuser
Enjoy the calming, natural fragrances of essential oils in your home by learning how to use an essential oil diffuser. Bring your stress levels right down and cleanse the air at the same time. Great for room freshening needs! If you’ve never experienced the delights of diffusing essential oils, then you’re in the right place. As an avid essential oils user, I love diffusers of every kind (and I’m not ashamed to admit it!) I’ve got several diffusers around my home for different rooms, … [Read more...]
How to Make Body Cream
Discover my recipe for how to make body cream – the easy way with moisturizing ingredients that glide on effortlessly due to a whipped consistency The DIY body cream is one of the more recent creations I came across - purely because I love how it works as a full-body moisturizer. A homemade body cream is, in fact, super easy to make - as long as you’ve got a working handheld mixer to whip up the ingredients once they are mixed together. That’s essentially all a body cream recipe is - … [Read more...]
How to Make Rosemary Water for Hair
Just rosemary sprigs and water, and you can make your own rosemary water for hair right now. It’s that easy! Good to replenish dry hair, relieve itchy scalps, and promote new hair growth. You’ll be a fan like me in no time! Surely we all know of the beautiful herb called rosemary? It’s such a pretty herb for the garden and looks great all year round! It’s used in cooking and skincare cosmetics alike, but did you know that rosemary is a powerful herb to use in hair products, … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Matcha Face Mask
I am so in love with this matcha face mask recipe! Full of antioxidants, caffeine, vitamin C powder, and essential oils, which help firm the skin and reduce the signs of aging, my skin has never looked better! I’ll start off by saying that anything matcha-related is in my good books right now! It’s just the most fantastic stuff I’ve come across. Containing copious amounts of antioxidants and vitamins, matcha is a force to be reckoned with as a health tool - perhaps mixed with … [Read more...]
Candle Dipping For Beginners
Learn how to hand-dip candles with my simple recipe! They look absolutely fantastic and make beautiful, thoughtful gifts. Don’t worry if this is your first time making this style of candle. I have complete step-by-step images to guide you through the process. There’s something wonderfully relaxing about candle dipping. It’s so therapeutic when you get into it - as the wax melts, so does any stress you may feel - leaving you calm and focused. These candles are the long, … [Read more...]
An Easy Homemade Granite Cleaner
Homemade granite countertop cleaner is so easy to make, safe on natural stone, and works great! You'll love this easy way to clean your granite countertops without using harsh chemicals or abrasives. This post was updated on December 16, 2022 Homemade granite cleaner A homemade granite countertop cleaner is an easy way to keep your kitchen looking great. It will also save you money on expensive store-bought cleaners. Homemade granite cleaner is made with ingredients that are safe … [Read more...]
Homemade Dandruff Shampoo
Easy, quick to make, and even better to use on your hair! This homemade dandruff shampoo works miracles, being full of nurturing ingredients, leaving hair dandruff free, glossy, and moisturized. The first time I tried making a DIY shampoo for dandruff, I was pretty unsure what the outcome would be. We get so used to shampoo being like it is from standard bottles in shops. You know, the thick, gloopy white stuff? Well, you can expect something totally different with this … [Read more...]
DIY Cuticle Oil for Dry Nails
Don’t ignore your cuticles! Make this DIY cuticle oil and slather it on, especially in winter, to maintain nail health and improve the condition of your nails. It contains four natural ingredients that nurture and soften the cuticles, helping moisturize the nail bed and improve nail strength. Ah, winter. Don’t you love how the cold weather makes everything so dry, cracked, and limp? (OK, enough of my sarcasm now!) But really, I don’t so much … [Read more...]
DIY primer recipe
Making your own DIY primer is super easy and healthy for your skin too! Use this wonder makeup tool to smooth your skin and help makeup stay on that much longer. Containing aloe vera gel, mango butter, and vitamin E oil, this recipe is a true delight. Enjoy! It used to intrigue me how the women in glossy magazines have such perfect-looking skin. In my younger days, I thought it was all down to good luck - little did I know that it was (probably) due to a good primer! (And some … [Read more...]