Learn about my positive natural hospital birth story using the Bradley method and what I did to make it manageable. This story is a bit overdue, but hey better late than never right? I absolutely love reading birth stories. Giving birth amazes me and hearing all the different ways little ones come into the world fascinates me. Continue reading to hear my positive natural hospital birth story. This story is about my third born, Maxwell Richard. He was named after my dad. He was my … [Read more...] about Positive Natural Hospital Birth Story
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Best Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
Do you have dry, cracked skin on the bottom of your feet and heels? If yes, you have to try this recipe! This DIY exfoliating scrub is the best foot scrub to remove dead skin and will leave your feet feeling soft and fresh. My absolute favorite thing ever is a good ol' fashion foot massage. Seriously, not much can top it in my personal opinion. My feet are far from perfect and sometimes need a little TLC. I can remember a time in high school when I went to the store specifically … [Read more...] about Best Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
How to Make Natural Body Wash
Making your own all-natural body wash is easier than you think. With this simple 4 ingredient recipe, I will show you how to make 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...] about How to Make Natural Body Wash
Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
With a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade sugar scrub bars. These make the perfect homemade gift for anyone on your list. Something about homemade sugar scrub bars makes me feel fancy and girly. I love keeping a jar next to my sink to exfoliate my skin, especially during the wintertime when my hands can get so dry. In a house of mostly boys, sometimes my daughter and I have to have a girls night. This can consist of going shopping and out to eat or it can be a simple … [Read more...] about Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
Bug bites can be very annoying and itchy. Try this homemade anti-itch cream for natural bug bite relief. This cream is made with soothing ingredients that are great for relieving the itch and healing the skin. I decided to make a homemade anti-itch cream since the bugs are extra bad here this summer because of all the flooding in my area. We had one of the rainest springs in history here in the midwest! Thankfully, our house isn't affected by the flood, but many nearby roads … [Read more...] about Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Your cleaning day just got easier with these homemade toilet cleaning bombs. Made with all-natural ingredients these will leave your toilet sparkling with little effort. Cleaning the toilets isn't the most pleasant job, though if you were here when I get out the toilet brush you would think differently. All my kids LOVE to scrub the toilets. Yes, they are weird! But I know this is partly because they are little, the brush looks exciting, and it appears that we are playing … [Read more...] about Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
Let's discuss the benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil and essential oils. I am going to share the best way to incorporate this to make it part of your daily routine. And I am also going to share my favorite oil pulling recipe. Have you heard of oil pulling? It's all the hype in the natural living world. I must say I have dabbled in it a bit myself. Being consistent with it has been a struggle. So came up with a plan to make it part of my daily routine. The … [Read more...] about Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
Learn how to reduce chlorine exposure this summer while swimming. After swimming detox spray and protecting lotion recipes included. Do you spend a lot of your summer in the pool? I know we do! Sounds harmless, right? Well, not exactly! Most pools are full of chlorine and overexposure can be harmful. In my home I work hard to minimize the amount of chlorine we are exposed to. We use a berkey water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath dechlorinator for … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
5 Summer Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
I love diffusing for the season, especially my favorite season! Warmer and longer days are upon us and I am excited to share 5 summer essential oil diffuser blends. Thinking about warmer, sunnier, and longer days is what gets me through the long midwest winters. I do like winter, I just wish it lasted about a week or two. It always seems to drag on wayyyy toooo longggg! Well, just like every year, it did finally end and the warm summer air is upon us! I love trying new … [Read more...] about 5 Summer Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
These bug repellent lotion bars are perfect for summertime. While moisturizing your skin with all-natural ingredients: you will also be keeping bugs at bay. Safe for all ages! Last winter, I made lotion bars and absolutely loved them. In fact, I made such a large batch we still have a couple left. So while I was getting ready to whip up another batch, I thought why not add in some bug repellent essential oils? Instead of adding lavender essential oil, as I did … [Read more...] about DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars