Learn our favorite 5 ways to use bentonite clay (you might find yourself surprised!)- Scratch Mommy

5 Ways To Use Bentonite Clay (complete with DIY recipes!)

I wash my face with dirt every morning. Technically it’s called bentonite clay, but it is literally dried and powdered dirt. Which is funny, because it has worked better as a facial on my sensitive skin than any store-bought soap or cream, and its completely natural. Bentonite clay is mined from ancient sea beds, or from weathered volcanic ash. It …

Spring Clean Everywhere! Grab our favorite 20+ DIY non-toxic cleaning recipes PLUS our free spring cleaning checklist!- Scratch Mommy

Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning (20+ DIY recipes PLUS a FREE checklist)

Do you do an annual spring cleaning? I don’t think many people do anymore! Why is that? Is it because we have such busy lives? Is it because the task of spring cleaning seems so intimidating? I find that it’s usually a little bit of both. Spring cleaning is usually such a big task that I’ll think about it and then …

How to do a dry scalp treatment (and 3 awesome deep moisturizing recipes) - Scratch Mommy

How To Do A Dry Scalp Treatment (With 3 Deep Moisturizing DIY Recipes)

The weather here in the midwest can be so finicky. One day it’s warm, then it’s freezing (like today)…brrrr. But the reality is, those warmer days are getting fewer and fewer and pretty soon there will be snow on the ground. Whether I like it or not, winter is here. With it comes rosy cheeks and dry, chapped skin. It’s …

DIY Jalapeno Coconut Oil Sore Muscle Rub Recipe

What should you do with a bumper crop of jalapenos in the garden? Well, after pickling them and making enough salsa for the neighborhood, I still found myself knee deep in peppers one summer. I couldn’t give them away anymore because my friends and family couldn’t handle the heat. For some reason, the peppers were super duper hot. I hate to …

Try our DIY Hair Gel Recipe (non-toxic, easy, effective, and healthy)!- Scratch Mommy

DIY Hair Gel Recipe

When I was a kid, I did dance and every performance my mother would lather my hair in gel so that it would fit the dance guidelines. So much gel! I had no idea what ingredients were in that hair gel, all I knew was that we needed the crazy strength stuff and if it came in a fun color …

Come snag our DIY Poison Ivy Lotion (draw out toxins, dry up the rash, and soothe your itchy skin)!- Scratch Mommy

DIY Poison Ivy Lotion Recipe

Before I had kids I loved to go on weekend long kayaking trips. One downside to spending so much time on the water though, is that poison ivy likes to lurk at the water’s edge. Needless to say I’ve gotten pretty good at both recognizing (and avoiding) poison ivy and treating the rash it causes. But I try to steer …

Soothing DIY Foot Bath Recipe (isn't it beautiful)- Scratch Mommy

Soothing DIY Foot Bath Recipe

A foot soak is the perfect way to soothe tired, achy feet. The right combination of herbs and essential oils will help relax the muscles, leaving feet feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The therapeutic benefit of foot soaks often extends beyond the feet; relieving excess tension over the entire body. They also have the ability to calm an anxious mind. To prepare …

DIY Herbal Tea Blends (the perfect stress reliever for you and to give as gifts!) - Scratch Mommy

DIY Herbal Bath Teas (recipes for stress relief!)

There comes a time in everyone’s life that stress invades and the search for some relief begins. There are, of course, numerous ways to bust stress – exercise, healthy food, time with friends, herbal medicine, and much more. A simple way to head that bit of muscle tightening emotion off at the pass is some stress busting herbal bath teas. …