Making your own all-natural vapor rub is easy and effective. Follow this simple recipe to learn how to make and how to use this homemade vapor rub. I have several memories of my mom and my babysitter (I had the same sitter from 6 weeks until I went to school!) rubbing gooey stuff that had a strong scent all over my feet and then covering it up with socks. It wasn't until much later in my life that I found out that stuff had a name, vics vapor rub! As soon as my little … [Read more...] about All-Natural Vapor Rub
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Tips on Flying with Kids
Traveling with kids can be difficult, stressful, and scary. After flying with my toddlers on a long haul flight, I am going to share my tips on flying with kids. My younger sister has a travel blog so needless to say; she does a lot of traveling. She had a trip planned to Malibu and invited me along. Ummm ok I would love to go, but did you remember that I have 4 little perfectly behaved (that may be a bit of a stretch, but I was trying to sell this) cute children?! She remembered and … [Read more...] about Tips on Flying with Kids
Wild Orange Essential Oil Benefits
Cold-pressed from the peel of the fruit, wild orange essential oil has a fresh sweet aroma. Wild orange essential oil benefits the mood, skin, immune system, and can be used for natural cleaning. Wild orange essential oil has many benefits. It was actually the very first essential oil presented to me. When I went to an oil class that a friend was teaching, she had little samples of wild orange sitting on the table. I opened it, inhaled, and was hooked. Next to … [Read more...] about Wild Orange Essential Oil Benefits
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
5 Tips to Make Back to School Easier
Back to school can be a stressful time for parents and the child. Let's discuss 5 tips to make back to school easier as we transition out of summer. Plus, 5 essential oil roller bottles for kids going back to school. Whether you homeschool, go to private school, or public school; making the transition from summer can be tough — so many emotions for all parties and as a mom (and the teacher). I want to share these 5 tips on how to make back to school easier. I homeschool my kids, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Make Back to School Easier
DIY All-Purpose House Cleaner
Natural cleaning can be easy and inexpensive when you make your own. This DIY all-purpose house cleaner only requires 2 ingredients and works so well. Replace all your conventional cleaning products with this simple natural house cleaner. Six years ago, I bought my first set of essential oils with one main goal in mind. I wanted to get toxic products out of my home. I planned to replace them with homemade products such as this DIY all-purpose house cleaner. Throughout the years, … [Read more...] about DIY All-Purpose House Cleaner
5 Must-Have Essential Oil Roller Bottle Blends
With a large stash of essential oils in my home, I can hardly decide what to bring with me when I am out of the house. These 5 must-have essential oil roller bottle blends are the ones I never leave town without. I will show you exactly how to make them, how to use them, and why these are a must-have. I never get far without an essential oil roller bottle (or ten) in my bag. Essential oils can come in handy multiple times a day, and I like to be prepared for when I need them. … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Have Essential Oil Roller Bottle Blends
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
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