Scratch Mommy's DeFunkifying DIY Deodorant Recipe. Only sweaty armpits need check out this bad girl (or you simply want an effective organic deodorant solution)

DeFunkifying DIY Deodorant – For sweaty armpits: Non-toxic & STILL no baking soda!

Hey friend! It’s Jess, the original Scratch Mommy. Today I’m bringing you a new DIY skincare post..one that *many* of you have been requesting for quite some time… DeFunkifying DIY Deodorant for Sweaty Armpits! I apologize for the delay. The response to my previously published non-toxic DIY deodorant recipe has been overwhelmingly positive. I have had hundreds of people whip up …

DIY Eye Makeup Remover

Everyone has a guilty pleasure. Some of the smartest people in my life watch some of the most ridiculous TV shows, some of the healthiest people I know have a soft spot for the occasional Krispy Kreme donut, and some of the most naturally minded people, like myself, love wearing eye makeup. So, let me break it down for you …

Introducing our DIY Contributors Part 2

I was introduced to the world of “Life From Scratch” at a fairly young age. My Dad was a builder and my mom was an artist, seamstress, master chef, exceptional baker and all around DIY Queen. The house that I grew up in (where my parents still live) was made from scratch. My mom purchased the property when she was 19 …

Meet our new, very talented Real Food Contributors for the Scratch Mommy E-Magazine!

Introducing our Real Food Contributors – Part One

As the Editor in Chief and Editor of the real food section of Scratch Mommy, I am so thrilled to be creating content with such an amazing team of writers. The real food section will be a devoted space to make your mouth water and want to eat the screen. Hehe, no but really. We’ll use the finest, wholesome, most natural and organic …

Using herbs for healing is a perfect and natural way to support the body's own natural wonder! Check out this tutorial on how to make a tincture.

How to Make a Tincture

Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics…herbs! To be more specific, let’s talk about herbs for healing. I have been playing with herbs for about eight years now, and it seems with the more I learn, my desire to keeping researching grows stronger. I do remember how frustrated I was in the beginning of my herbal journey because I …

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Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipe

Today I’m stepping back into the *real* food recipe realm again. I promise to bring you great new skincare DIY recipes soon…as in next week! That said…YOU are in for a real treat today, friend! Emily from Recipes To Nourish has stopped by to share a delicious summertime drink recipe that you NEED in your life. Seriously. I need a …

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Calendula Infused & Naturally Tinted Lip Balm DIY

 I remember obsessively using and collecting lip gloss as a mature middle school student. My friends and I would swap colors, constantly pick out new selections, and we wouldn’t be caught without at least one lip gloss on our persons. Time hasn’t changed me too much. I still love carrying one of those little tubes around. What has changed though …

Here is quite the success story about a special DIY Pregnancy Tea Recipe. Talk about two wildly different deliveries of babies! Learn how to make it here...

Soothing Pregnancy Tea Recipe

Ok, mammas this is one for the books. (That means you need to save this one!) I mean you had me at soothing……and it can help during labor. Now I am sold! During my first pregnancy, I kind of winged it. You know, I ate healthy here and there and made sure not to consume too much caffeine. I tried …

DIY Sunscreen Recipe – Easy To Make (and why YOU need it)!

Confession: I have been sitting on this DIY sunscreen recipe post (and not sharing it with all of you) for a loooong time. Whew! I feel better getting that out.  So, just exactly why have I been sitting on this recipe? Well, you know that I keep it real with all of you. So, here goes… I tried my hand …

Smooth Finish DIY Facial Foundation Makeup…With SPF

UPDATE: Due to reader and customer demand, I have posted pictures of this DIY facial foundation being applied. Be sure to look at the end of this post for the link!!! I know that you are probably on a journey to rid your home of toxic products. As such, you are probably looking to do the same with your personal …