Learn how to make candle wax melts with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. These homemade wax melts can really cozy up the home during the fall and winter months. Making your own homemade candle melts is so easy to do, and they smell wonderful! In this post, I will show you how to make candle wax melts using several different blends of essential oils so you can get the scent that fits your mood. By using essential oils in our candle melts, we can receive the added benefits of … [Read more...]
Cleaning with Natural Products
See how I clean my entire house with 5 natural ingredients and tips for cleaning with natural products. 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, but clearly, I am not … [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 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...]
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 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...]
Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
With a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade sugar scrub bars. These make the perfect handmade 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 … [Read more...]
Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Your cleaning day just got easier with these lemon-scented homemade toilet cleaning bombs. Made with all-natural ingredients, these cleaners will leave your toilet sparkling with little effort. Cleaning the toilets isn't the most pleasant job, though if you were here when I got 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 … [Read more...]
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 water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath de-chlorinator for our … [Read more...]
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 before, … [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. You know by now my love for natural products in my home. And with so many products claiming to be "natural," it's hard to tell what it really is without reading the back of every label. The good news is making homemade baby wipes is simple, as I'll show you in this simple recipe below. And if you prefer … [Read more...]
DIY Natural Produce Wash
This DIY natural produce wash is simple to whip up, cost-efficient, and works great. Next time you go to wash your fruits and vegetables, you can use this spray to ensure you are getting them clean. Washing my produce wasn't something I always did. I didn't think it mattered. Well, then I did a little research and realized just how important this was. I love that this spray is made with all-natural ingredients, so I don't have to worry about adding more chemicals to my … [Read more...]
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save money and make the switch to natural products. This homemade powder laundry soap only requires 3 ingredients, and it works great! When I first started my blog, my homemade laundry soap was one of the first things I shared. I have been using that exact recipe for over 7 years, and I love that I can make 5 gallons for less than $2. Talk about a money saver! After multiple requests, I now have a homemade powder laundry soap … [Read more...]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Check out these easy DIY ideas to make your mother a homemade gift this year for Mother's Day. practical gift ideas for mom! Coming up with a gift for the mama's in your life can be hard. I like to go the practical route with a big emphasis on relaxing. All mamas can use a little R&R, trust me! I am going to share eight homemade products that your mom will love to receive this Mother's Day. These gifts are simple to make and will be loved by grandma too. Plan a … [Read more...]
DIY 5 Essential Oil Room Sprays for Spring
Learn how to make 5 essential oil room sprays for springtime. With a couple of simple ingredients, you will have a fresh, clean-smelling house without any toxins. I love making room sprays for the seasons, and I especially love when these said room sprays are loaded with beautiful aromas. Now that is a win, win! I have shared a few room sprays on the blog already, and today I am excited to share a few springtime scents you may enjoy. Ready to get toxins out of your home? … [Read more...]
Simple Bath Bomb Recipe
Don't let bath bomb making scare you like it did me for so long! With this simple bath bomb recipe, you will learn how to make bath bombs and be relaxing in the tub before the day is up. I have seen bath bombs at Bath and Body Works, farmer markets, and even booths at the fair, and I even bought a few. I love a nice relaxing bath with a bath bomb, and my kids even love them more. They get really excited to watch them fizz and take turns holding it in their hands to feel the … [Read more...]
How to Make All Natural Shampoo | Simple Recipe using Essential Oils
Making your own natural shampoo recipe is so easy. This recipe is made with just three ingredients and can be made in minutes. I love that I can make my own shampoo and cut down on toxins in the process. I have been making this particular shampoo for years, and it is still my go-to shampoo recipe. I have since created several other shampoo recipes to match various hair types, but this one continues to be my favorite for regular use. I guess that may be in part because it's made with … [Read more...]
5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types
These 5 DIY face wash recipes are simple to make and are all-natural. Choose the recipe that is right for your skin to make a custom face wash that will cleanse and protect. Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry? … [Read more...]
The Easiest Homemade Lotion Bars with Essential Oils
Learn how to make the easiest homemade lotion bars with essential oils. These bars are perfect for everyone in the family and make a perfect handmade gift. I have had several requests for a lotion bar recipe, that was simple to make. Sharing several of the ingredients with my whipped body butter, I came up with these homemade lotion bars that are made with all-natural ingredients and are very soothing and nourishing to the skin. I love how these lotion bars make … [Read more...]
The Easiest Beeswax Candle Recipe | Homemade Gift Ideas
There is nothing like a burning candle in the winter months to cozy up a home. Learn how to make the easiest DIY beeswax candles with this video tutorial, as well as simple written instructions. I used to burn candles all the time. Then I came across an article about the toxins found in the wax and wicks. Well, there went that and all the candles! My husband always gets nervous when I'm up googling because usually, it results in something else in our home being … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Play Dough with Aromatherapy Benefits
Simple homemade playdough recipe with aromatherapy benefits and the best essential oil blends for kids. Get access to my online resource library here. With four little kids running around, we spend very little time inside. Being inside just feels chaotic. As soon as the fights begin or something is getting destroyed, we head straight outside. The open space, the fresh air, and the millions of ride-on toys are just what my kids need. One of the many reasons I love … [Read more...]
DIY Foot & Shoe Deodorizer Spray
Are you looking for a natural DIY shoe deodorizer spray? Look no further! This simple spray is the answer for smelly feet! This post was published in July 2018 and updated in November 2022. What does it take to have lovely-smelling feet at all times? Try a simple little spray bottle filled with essential oils and water. You can have the perfect, all-natural foot spray while using natural, sustainable ingredients. This foot spray will keep your feet healthy and smelling clean. This … [Read more...]