Homemade cleaners are often cheaper and better for the environment. They're also safer because they contain fewer chemicals. Here is my favorite DIY shower cleaner, made with non-toxic ingredients that work great for soap scum and hard water stains. This post was originally published on August 27, 2019. You don't have to spend a fortune on cleaning products anymore. In fact, there are many homemade recipes that are just as effective as store-bought ones. It is now easier than ever to … [Read more...]
DIY All-Purpose House Cleaner
It's high time we make a natural house cleaner. Using natural cleaning products is a great way to save money, reduce hazardous environmental waste and is a much safer choice than using cleaners with potentially harmful chemicals. This simple 3 ingredient DIY all-purpose house cleaner uses only safe and sustainable ingredients. This post was originally published in August 2019 It has been over nine years since I began incorporating natural products into my home and daily routine. Starting … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Spring
Thankfully the beautiful spring weather is right around the corner. Bring the beautiful scents of spring inside your home with these 5 best essential oil diffuser blends for spring. This post was originally published in March 2019 Just thinking about a warm, sunny spring day with the windows open makes me giddy. I seriously can't think of anything more pleasant than a clean house, lemon essential oil diffusing, a breeze blowing through the house, and kids playing around outside. Ok, … [Read more...]
How to Make a Clear Skin Roller Bottle
Learn how to get rid of skin blemishes by making your own roller bottle recipes for skin. This is an all-in-one roller bottle recipe for everything from scratches and bruises to acne and blemishes. It truly is a must-have homemade roller bottle. This blend can come in handy for all stages of life; whether it's a little one scraping their knee or a teenager dealing with acne, this is one oil roller bottle recipe I have on hand at all times. Having essential oils recipes on hand before … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
What are the best carrier oils for essential oils, and when should we use them? Because essential oils are incredibly concentrated, they should almost always be diluted in a carrier oil, specifically when used topically. Below you'll find my favorite carrier oils, where to find them, and how to use them with essential oils. Before we begin learning about carrier oils, it is important to understand a little about what they "carry;" essential oils. Essential oils are natural aromatic … [Read more...]
The Best and Worst Smelling Essential Oils
Essential oils are unique; they have great benefits and can be found in everything from cosmetics to the foods we eat. But each oil has its place because there is a reason you won't find patchouli flavored brownies or oregano scented hair spray. This post will cover the best smelling essential oils, the worst smelling oils, and when and where to use them. Essential oils are aromatic compounds most often used for aromatherapy, adding scent to cosmetics and used in household items such as air … [Read more...]
Lavender Essential Oil | Benefits and Uses
Lavender is widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities, but it is also great for the skin, hair, and many other things. Learn how to use lavender essential oil and all it has to offer. How to Use Lavender Oil This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get my full disclosure HERE. Lavender can be used in 3 different ways: topically, internally, and aromatically. TOPICALLY Lavender is considered a … [Read more...]
Top 6 Roller Bottle Recipes for Kids
Learn how to make the top 6 roller bottle recipes for kids, with recipes ranging from helping with growing pains to improving the mood. Each recipe includes a colorful, easy-to-read printable label to put on your roller bottle, so you and your child know what is in each one. Making essential oil recipes for roller bottles is a great way to apply diluted essential oils to the skin safely and easily. Rollerball bottles are also excellent travel storage containers and are a great, cheap way … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Women
Essential oils can be used to make perfume, reduce stress, regulate hormones, and boost the immune system! This post will dive into the best essential oils for women for all of these things and more. In my home, we use essential oils for cleaning, cooking, mood support, and in our skin care. Whether you make your own lotions and shampoos or purchase them from the store, most likely, there are essential oils in those skin care products. Essential oils have been used for centuries to … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Nightmares
Learn how to deal with nightmares naturally, what causes them, and which essential oils are best for nightmares. Nightmares can be very scary and feel so real. Often times when you wake up from a nightmare, you feel unsettled and fearful for a long time. I hate that feeling. The only thing worse than having a nightmare is when your kids have them. Not only do we hate to see our kids scared and upset, no one gets any sleep. It can be hard to calm a child or toddler down after a … [Read more...]
Photosensitive Essential Oils
Learn which essential oils are photosensitive, why, and how to use them safely. Using essential oils is a great way to improve skin tone, mood and even boost the immune system. But, with that being said, it is important to know how to use them properly before applying directly to the skin. Certain essential oils, mostly citrus ones, are photosensitive. The phototoxic reaction, which is caused by direct sunlight, ranges from slight redness and itchiness to severe burns on the … [Read more...]
Rosemary Essential Oil | Benefits and Uses
Rosemary essential oil has so many great benefits for your hair, skin, and overall health. Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the rosemary plant. It can be used to promote hair growth, cleanse the air, and boost the immune system. Rosemary essential oil is a powerful oil with so many great benefits for overall wellness and can be used in the kitchen to season your favorite dish. Rosemary is one of those oils that is often overlooked. It is, of course, used … [Read more...]
Homemade Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
Make your own essential oil bracelet out of airdry clay, string, and essential oils. Wearing an essential oil bracelet will provide aromatic benefits, along with topical benefits all day long. Get my easy essential oil diffuser bracelet recipe and my favorite essential oil blends. Making your essential oil diffuser bracelet is so easy and fun. You can customize it for any style, pick your color, and put your favorite essential oil blends on it when it is finished. This essential oil bracelet … [Read more...]
Homemade Bug Repellent Bracelet
Learn how to make a homemade bug repellent bracelet with essential oils to keep bugs away naturally. Using an essential oil diffuser bracelet is a great way to repel insects and receive aromatherapy benefits from essential oils. This DIY mosquito repellent bracelet can keep bugs away and can be customized any way you want it! Bug repellent bracelets also make a great gift for anyone on your list, and it is very practical. I can't believe it is already mid-August! Every year I get sad to … [Read more...]
How to Make Mothballs
Learn how to make mothballs with this simple tutorial. Mothballs can help keep your most precious linens and clothing safe in storage. These homemade mothballs are made using all-natural herbs and essential oils. I remember always having mothballs in the back of my dresser as a kid. We lived in a very old farmhouse growing up. I thought it was just another one of those "old house things." If you ever lived in an old house, you know the things I am talking about. This post was written … [Read more...]
3 Essential Oil Roller Bottles for Skin
These 3 essential oil roller bottles for skin are a must-have. The blends of oils used in each roller bottle help to keep skin clear, reduce signs of aging, and improve skin tone. I love having roller bottles on hand for life's little emergencies. These essential oil roller bottle recipes are a must in every home. My kids love to apply their own oils and having them pre-diluted in a roller bottle makes it easier to apply. We commonly use essential oils for skin irritations and imperfections. I … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Eyebrow Growth
Are you sick of drawing on eyebrows every day? The essential oils in this roller bottle will help with eyebrow regrowth. Simply apply topically to the brows once daily to help fill in thin eyebrows. If you follow along with this blog, you have probably noticed I like to make everything natural. So coming up with this recipe, I knew I would want to stay away from any potentially harmful chemicals. Essential oils are good for almost anything. So why could I not use essential oils for eyebrow … [Read more...]
Essential Oil Roller Bottle for Bug Bite Relief
This essential oil blend for bug bite relief is a must-have roller bottle to have on hand for summertime. Bugs bites can be annoying and very itchy; this blend will help relieve the seemingly constant itch. The roller bottle is easy to apply and can be used on the go to help with those irritating bug bites. We love summertime over here! It is the time of year that I can actually keep my house clean because we spend more time outside than in. During the winter months, I can only remember … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Body Scrub Recipes
These simple summer body scrub recipes will leave your skin vibrant, soft, and smooth. With all the fun smells of summer and deep exfoliation, these recipes will make a fun girls day or spa night. WHAT IS BODY SCRUB? A simple sugar or salt body scrub can exfoliate the dead skin. This is a great thing to do year-round, but definitely in the summertime. With extra time out in the sun, it can cause the skin to become flakey and peel. Treating your skin with a little extra TLC during the warmer … [Read more...]
DIY Heat Protectant Spray
This DIY heat protectant spray is made with all-natural ingredients and will keep hair healthy, soft, and smooth. A simple spray made with 4-ingredients that works for all hair types. Easy to use heat protectant spray for natural hair. I am currently writing this post during quarantine and my hair hasn't seen a blow dryer, hair straightener, or curling iron all month, but this to will end. I can't wait for the day that I can get ready again and go somewhere other than the backyard or … [Read more...]
