Homemade Elderberry Syrup
I don’t know about your family, but it seems like the second that kids go back to school (and mine are technically homeschooled) is when they all come down with their first cold of the season. It never seems to fail! I try to be thoughtful and we do our best to keep the germs at bay. We wash our …
DIY Pumpkin Spice Body Lotion
You know those annoying pumpkin spice fanatics who come out of the wood work every October? Yes, I’m one of those. While I won’t be getting any pumpkin spice lattes from that mainstream coffee shop that shall not be named, I WILL be indulging in plenty of homemade pumpkin spice goodness! This DIY pumpkin spice body lotion recipe is a fun …
QUICK Fire Cider Recipe
I first experienced the famed Fire Cider recipe drink when visiting family in California two years ago. My allergies flared and I was miserable. Not to mention I had post-nasal drip. On vacation. In sunny Southern California. Not fun. I was so miserable that I was willing to try anything to make it go away. So when my husband’s Aunt mentioned her …
Homemade Herb-Infused Hand Lotion (for hardworking hands)
Just because you work hard, your hands don’t have to show it. This herb-infused homemade hand lotion is the perfect way to soothe hard working hands. It’s not as heavy as a body butter or healing salve, so it doesn’t leave your hands feeling overly greasy. Certain herbs promote healthy cellular regeneration. Add some skin nourishing butters, a little water …
Fruit Facial (Detoxing, Age Defying, Blemish Busting Face Mask + Juice Recipe)
Grab your juicer to create a delicious juice recipe…AND THEN use the pulp to create a lovely fruit facial face mask recipe (a detoxing, age defying, and blemish busing face mask that you are going to LOVE)! Healthy skin truly starts from the inside, since we really are what we eat. Your skin regenerates itself about every 27 days and it relies on the food …
5 Must Haves For Your Essential Oil Starter Kit
My first introduction with essential oils happened late at night on a university campus. A friend sat next to me on a park bench in the dark where I complained to him of constant headaches. He was quick to respond with a tiny bottle of a strong smelling oil. It was peppermint essential oil. …and I thought he was crazy. But, then again, nothing …
Homemade Muscle Rub Salve
I’m so happy to be able to work part time from home while raising my little ones, but it seems to also come with a lot of muscle aches. On the days I’m with my kids I feel like I never sit down and my back pays the price. On the days I’m working I feel like I never stand up …
Natural Dandruff Treatments
No one likes an itchy scalp, but for some, this inconvenience can become embarrassing and painful. There’s no shortage of dandruff shampoos, but if you’re looking for a more natural option, then give these natural treatments for dandruff a go. They’ll help soothe an itchy, flaky scalp, without just masking symptoms. Hormone imbalances, autoimmune diseases, and an overgrowth of the …