DIY Nourishing Salve for Aging Skin - Scratch Mommy

DIY Nourishing Salve for Aging Skin

One of my favorite songs, “Laughter Lines” by Bastille, was released when I was just shy of turning 40. I don’t normally take life-changing wisdom from rock bands, but these lovely lyrics really spoke to me, “I’ll see you in the future when we’re older And we are full of stories to be told Cross my heart and hope to …

DIY Bath Soak Recipe {Soothes Eczema}

DIY Bath Soak Recipe (helps my toddler’s eczema!)

Before we get to the DIY Bath Soak Recipe (that helps my toddler’s eczema)…first, a story (as I often like to do). This post might piss you off. Or, it might just give you a bit of hope. Either way, I’m here to share my DIY bath soak recipe with you. It’s currently a wonderful solution for my little fellow and …

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Nourishing DIY Hair Oil…no more dry, brittle hair!

You may have caught wind that I do not wash my hair that often. No…I do not stink, and yes…I feel as though my hair is much more healthy by NOT washing it everyday. Our hair needs a protective coating of natural oil to keep it in tip-top shape. Too much washing will strip away this protective coating and will …

DIY Skin Lightening Serum for Acne Scars & Hyperpigmentation

DIY Skin Lightening Serum for Acne Scars & Hyperpigmentation

I struggled with acne for years. It’s hard to put into words how much it can impact your self-confidence, but if you’ve ever had any issues with your skin, you know what I’m talking about. I spent a lot of time looking for ways to clear up my acne. Many of the methods I tried would sort of work for …

How to make DIY Aromatherapy Candles for an easy handmade gift. Also a list of essential oils and their aromatherapy benefits.

How to make DIY Aromatherapy Candles

Did you know that DIY Aromatherapy Candles are easy to make and are an inexpensive gift? I love candles! They really change the mood. The flicker of light and scent wafting through the air can be really calming. Making your own candles can be inexpensive, easy, and you can feel good about what is going in them. They won’t be …

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Stinky Feet…Be Gone! (DIY Foot Deodorant Powder Recipe)

You must be reading this blog post with someone else in mind. Maybe your lover has stinky feet? …no!?? Possibly it’s your teenage son (they can stink up a pair of sneakers in no time flat)? …no!?? A friend! Yeah, that’s it!! …no!?? Perhaps, you are simply interested in learning more about a DIY foot deodorant powder recipe. You like …