Reducing toxins in your home just got easier with these quick, DIY recipes and simple swaps. Learn the top 5 tips to reduce toxins in your home, from homemade cleaners to the safest cookware. Without being able to control the pollution in the air or the soil in the ground, living 100% toxic-free isn't really possible. However, you can make a conscious effort to reduce toxins in your home. I am going to share several easy DIY recipes to swap out toxic cleaners, laundry … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Reduce Toxins in Your Home
all natural
DIY Spray Deodorant
This DIY spray deodorant is a must-have for everyone. All-natural spray deodorant is so simple to make, and it really works! Made with witch hazel, magnesium oil, and scented with pure essential oils. Unlike this DIY spray deodorant, most conventional deodorants are full of toxins and harsh ingredients that you won't want to put on your skin — especially an area that is so sensitive, like your armpit. Swapping your store-bought deodorant out with homemade just got easier with this … [Read more...] about DIY Spray Deodorant
Natural Face Moisturizer Recipe
This natural face moisturizer recipe is easy to make and will leave skin feeling soft and smooth. Homemade face lotion made with essential oils can help with anti-aging, acne-prone skin, and great for any skin type. BEST NATURAL FACE MOISTURIZER During the winter months, I can go through some moisturizer! The cold midwest winter temps are no joke on the skin. I love using this natural face moisturizer recipe, so I know exactly what is in it. If you have sensitive skin or just looking … [Read more...] about Natural Face Moisturizer Recipe
How to Make Fizzing Bath Salts
Learn how to make fizzing bath salts for ultimate relaxation and aromatherapy benefits. Fizzy bath powder can be a fun addition to kids bath time or can be used for calming before bedtime. This recipe is both simple to make and easy to use. These fizzing bath salts are so fun to make and use. My kids love adding them to bathtime, and I love that they are getting aromatherapy benefits when using them. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no … [Read more...] about How to Make Fizzing Bath Salts
Cleaning with Natural Products
See how I clean my entire house with 5 natural ingredients — tips for cleaning with natural products and a "Clean with Me" video. I have mentioned my love for cleaning before, and now I have one more confession. I am obsessed with those "Clean with Me" videos on youtube, have you seen them? Oh man, I love watching a house go from destroyed to sparkling in a matter of seconds. So I decided to make my own cleaning with natural products video. I am sure this seems weird to some of you, … [Read more...] about Cleaning with Natural Products
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 essential oils, epsom salt, and baking soda. I made my first batch of homemade laundry soap soon after getting married. Since then, I have perfected a powder recipe and made homemade dryer sheets. These DIY laundry scent boosters really compliment the laundry soap leaving the clean clothes with a lasting scent. I have … [Read more...] about DIY Laundry Scent Boosters
DIY Shower Scrub
DIY shower scrub is the perfect non-toxic cleaner made with essential oils. This simple 4-ingredient recipe works great for soap scum and hard water stains. Most often, I stick to my DIY all-purpose spray for cleaning, but sometimes I have to break out the DIY shower scrub for more stubborn stains. This stuff is the non-toxic version of comet cleanser. Use this scrub for a deeper clean and when dealing with rust, rings, stains, and hard water. With this homemade shower … [Read more...] about DIY Shower Scrub
How to Make Dry Shampoo Spray
Learn how to make dry shampoo spray with this simple recipe that really works! Made in a spray bottle for easy application. Overwashing your hair can strip it of the natural oils, leaving it brittle and dry. This can cause more split ends and damage to the hair, but we also don't want our hair to look greasy and dirty. And that is where this dry shampoo spray comes in! Using dry shampoo will help to keep your hair looking clean in between washes and will be … [Read more...] about How to Make Dry Shampoo Spray
Positive Natural Hospital Birth Story
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
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