Homemade soap is truly a marvelous and wonderful thing. It also requires the use of lye in many cases and well that’s not always something we all want to tackle and is certainly not a project for young children to take on. We can, however; make a soothing homemade glycerin soap that is easily customized for our homes and for …
Homemade Wood Cleaner (it’s wood polish, too!)
Kids and nice stuff don’t mix. I mean, like not at all. When I was expecting my first child, we were gifted an amazing highchair that is made of beautiful solid wood and pulls right up to the table. I loved it because it meant our little ones could eat with us at the table instead of being stuck all …
Herbal Glycerites For Skincare (How and why to make non-alcoholic herbal tinctures)
Every now and then an herbal skin care product will call for the use of vegetable glycerin. This clear, sweet liquid helps smooth, soften, and protect skin. It’s perfectly wonderful all on its own, but we can increase the healing properties of that glycerin by infusing it with herbs before using it in all those DIY recipes. Let’s talk herbal …
Dandelion-Infused Hand Lotion
I’m a big fan of body butter, and even my homemade rose lotion, but I needed something lighter for my hands. This dandelion-infused hand lotion is a luxurious way to get some extra moisture to your hands without being overly greasy. Creating a Hand Lotion With a preschooler and all the cooking and product making I do, I end up washing …
Start-Up Guide For The Home Herbalist
If you enjoy cultivating a from-scratch lifestyle and have an interest in natural health, learning to work with herbs to support your family’s well being can be a rewarding skill. You might even have most of the tools you need to get started – just check your kitchen cupboards! Many of the basic tools an herbalist needs can be borrowed …
Edible Massage Lotion
This Valentine’s Day, anniversary, or any day consider treating your partner to an extra special massage that includes some DIY edible massage lotion. It is the month of Valentine’s Day and whether you’re going away with your partner or choosing to do something at home, it is a nice time to do something a little special, something a little more …
DIY Non-Toxic Bubble Bath (TWO Recipes!)
Taking a bath is one of the best forms of entertainment for a child (in addition to getting them clean). And let’s face it: it can also be a wonderfully relaxing activity for mom too. I have two kids who love taking baths, they much prefer them over showers, and they really like bubble baths the most. There is just …
Naturally Healing DIY Aftershave Spray
I like sexy, hairy men. In fact, I like them so much that I married one (the best one, of course). The more facial hair, the better…I say. That said, my sexy and hairy man does have a job in corporate America where it is (unfortunately) frowned upon to have a beard…even a nicely trimmed beard. Boo Corporate America!!! In …
SUPER Moisturizing DIY Antibacterial Hand Soap (silky smooth hands ready for handshakes)
First, I am NOT a germ freak…at all (see my blog posts on Earthing and hand sanitizer). That said…yes, I obviously wash my hands and certainly encourage my toddler washing his hands in our home, too. We simply aren’t obsessive about it. When you do wash your hands, you want to make sure that a few things are occurring… You …
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