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...]
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...]
All Natural Baby Wipes Recipe
Learn how to make all-natural baby wipes with this quick and easy recipe. Gentle enough for your baby's delicate skin and, of course, naturally scented with pure essential oils. When I had my first baby, I was overwhelmed by all the products on the shelf. Reading the labels on so many lotions, sunscreens, and wipes was daunting, but I knew I wanted to be selective about the ingredients going on my baby's skin. Ultimately, I decided to make my own! If you want to start making your own … [Read more...]
Homemade Natural Body Wash
Making your own homemade body wash is easier than you think. With this simple 4 ingredient recipe, I will show you how to make a natural body wash that is moisturizing for the skin and cost-effective. Some of the products that we are using to keep our bodies clean can actually cause our bodies more harm than good. Have you revamped your daily grooming routine yet? When I decided to "clean up" (pun 100% intended) my routine, I noticed that making my own natural body … [Read more...]
DIY Spray Deodorant
This DIY spray deodorant is a must-have for everyone. I make it without baking soda and scent it with pure essential oils for a long-lasting, easy-to-apply deodorant. I have been making my own homemade deodorant stick for years and I love it! Making the switch to natural deodorant did have a transition period, but once I got through that I'll never go back to conventional deodorant. While I love the regular stick deodorant, I've gotten requests for other types of deodorant. Of course, I … [Read more...]
Best Homemade Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
This Homemade foot scrub is the best exfoliating foot scrub for removing dead skin from the bottom of the feet. It will leave your feet feeling soft and fresh with less than 5 minutes of prep and only 4 ingredients! If you have dry, cracked skin on the bottom of your feet and heels, this recipe is for you! My absolute favorite thing ever is a good old-fashioned foot massage. Seriously, not much can top it, in my personal opinion. My feet are far from perfect and sometimes need a little … [Read more...]
DIY Dry Shampoo
Do you struggle with greasy hair? Or are you trying to make the switch to natural hair products and the hair is simply not cooperating? By using a DIY dry shampoo made with only 2 ingredients, your dream of having a natural hair care routine can now become a reality! As a busy mom, I don't have the time to wash my hair daily. And honestly, I don't want to. In fact, daily washes can actually be bad for your hair! Overwashing strips the hair of its natural oils and leads to a dry, itchy … [Read more...]
DIY Leave-In Conditioner
DIY leave-in conditioner is simple to make and will leave your hair feeling well moisturized. Learn how to make a leave-in conditioner with coconut milk or aloe vera, as well as a DIY leave-in conditioner for hair growth. Each recipe is made with natural ingredients that are very cost-friendly. I used to struggle with dry, brittle hair. I would use a nourishing homemade shampoo and always follow it with homemade conditioner, but that just wasn't cutting it. Finally, I decided to … [Read more...]
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 only 3 ingredients in under 10 minutes. I made my first batch of homemade laundry soap soon after getting married. Since then, I have perfected a powdered laundry soap recipe, made homemade dryer sheets, and switched my entire laundry routine over to all homemade laundry products. These DIY laundry scent boosters really … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Homemade sugar scrub is an inexpensive way to give yourself a spa day at home. It's also great for removing makeup before bedtime. And with only 3 ingredients that you likely already have on hand, now is the perfect time to make this simple, natural exfoliant. Something about a sugar body scrub makes me feel fancy. Maybe because of the way my skin looks after I'm done? Regardless, I always love having a jar of it on my bathroom vanity. And since this recipe can be made for practically … [Read more...]
Homemade Deodorant without Baking Soda
Making your own homemade deodorant without baking soda can be a great option for sensitive skin. This recipe is made with all-natural ingredients, scented with essential oils, and perfectly formulated to be gentle on sensitive skin. Homemade deodorant is simple to make and only requires a few ingredients. It is very soothing for the skin and works great for both women and men. Scented with essential oils, you can customize it just the way you want. I've been making my own homemade … [Read more...]
Homemade Lotion Bars
Learn how to make the easiest homemade lotion bars with essential oils. These bars are made with nourishing, moisturizing ingredients and come together in less than 30 minutes. They are perfect for everyone in the family and make a lovely handmade gift. I have had several requests for a lotion bar recipe that was simple to make. Sharing several of the ingredients with my homemade whipped body butter, I came up with these homemade lotion bars that are made with all-natural ingredients … [Read more...]
Coconut Oil Lip Scrub
Do you ever find yourself dealing with chapped lips in the winter? If so, the good news is having a sugar lip scrub like this coconut oil lip scrub works wonders on exfoliating dead skin. And the best part, it is made with all-natural, eco-friendly ingredients. Homemade lip scrub Homemade lip scrubs have tremendous benefits for the skin and are especially helpful for dry skin by exfoliating the dry, flakey skin from the lips. Now, this is not meant to be an alternative to … [Read more...]
DIY Lip Balm with Coconut Oil For Dry, Chapped Lips
If you are looking for a long-lasting, hydrating lip balm made with natural ingredients, you are going to love this DIY lip balm recipe. I hope you love saving money and using natural, eco-friendly ingredients in all your DIYs; I know I do! I've been making this recipe every winter for years to help with my dry lips. It's such an easy recipe to make and is extremely cost-efficient! Like many of my DIYs, I use many of the same ingredients as my DIY lip gloss and lipstick recipes. … [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...]
Deodorize Garbage Disposal
Get rid of that smelly kitchen skink odor by deodorizing your garbage disposal. These hands-free garbage disposal cleaner tabs are especially effective drain odor eliminators for all things drain! Cleaning out the garbage disposal is probably not on your long list of to-do's, am I right? But, unfortunately, while there are many things to think about, cleaning the garbage disposal isn't one of them! However, no one wants to deal with garbage disposal smells either. So I came up with some … [Read more...]
DIY Hair Mask | Simple Recipes
Learn how to make a DIY hair mask with these simple recipes. Moisturizing hair masks can benefit all hair types, from dry hair to damaged hair and even oily hair. I will show you how to apply a hair mask and simple hair mask ingredients that you probably already have on hand. This post was updated in October 2022. What does a hair mask do? An at-home hair mask is a deep conditioning treatment that can be extremely beneficial for dry, frizzy or damaged hair. They can be made in … [Read more...]
How to Make Aftershave
Learning how to make aftershave has never been easier with this simple recipe. This homemade aftershave looks great, smells even better and feels fantastic on the skin! Plus, with its natural ingredients, this is the perfect way to remedy that pesky razor burn. This post was originally published in December 2019 and updated in October 2022 Whether you are a man or woman, if you're looking for an incredibly soothing aftershave, especially one to help close pores and reduce the chances … [Read more...]
Shower Melts Recipe
This simple shower melts recipe is made with common household ingredients and infused with essential oils. What a great way to deliver a luxurious fragrance to relax the body and mind! This post was published in September 2018 and updated in September 2022. Admittingly, my ultra-relaxing night would be a long hot bath with salts, oils, and candles. I'd have a good book in hand, and the kids would be sound asleep. The scenario above is more of a fantasy in this household, and while I … [Read more...]
Homemade Gel Air Freshener | Simple Gift Idea
Learn how to make your own homemade gel air freshener using 3 simple ingredients. Full video tutorial, printable recipe, and my favorite essential oil blends. What is a gel air freshener? It's essentially a hands-free room spray in which the fragrance is slowly released into the air over a period of time. Depending on how they are made, they can last anywhere from several days to several months. This particular solid air freshener is inexpensive and lasts for several weeks. Plus, you … [Read more...]