DIY & Beauty

In today’s modern society with all of its expectations, responsibilities, and distractions, I have the sense that we have been conditioned to interpret many issues surrounding women’s health (mental, physical, and spiritual) as a hindrance… bothersome obligations, issues that we can’t change, and things we must accept lest we lose our way in this crazy world…. Continue Reading

SO… …I’m sorta obsessed with making my own deodorant — may I present you the evidence :: Make Your Own Deodorant Cream Homemade Probiotic Deodorant Super Strength Herbal Deodorant Spray Herbal Deodorant Recipe How to Make An All Natural Deodorant for Men AND… …I’m super passionate about women’s health — read more here :: Balance… Continue Reading

Whiteheads. Blackheads. Pimples. Cysts. Oh the physical + emotional agonies caused by acne! While what we know regarding the science of acne — that it is caused by a buildup of bacteria and dead cells in/on the skin — there are several key factors that have a direct effect on the health of our skin…. Continue Reading

It’s our first kidding season here at the ranch! I can’t even describe to you the amount of cuteness happening around here! It’s just too much! And with lots of super sweet baby goats…comes lots of super yummy goat’s milk! Besides drinking it, making it into cheese, yogurt, and butter…I’m making soap! For months, I searched high and… Continue Reading

I have a new love in my life. Well…a new raw material love! Kokum Butter. It is so regenerative and healing. I am starting to substitute kokum butter in several of my recipes and just LOVE the results. To speak to its awesomeness — Kokum Butter is a white butter that has a mild to non-existent… Continue Reading

Did you know that the majority of breast cancer can be linked to the use of conventional deodorants/antiperspirants (along with many other hormonal and environment factors)? All of the chemicals in conventional deodorants serve to kill or inhibit the growth of “bad” or undesirable bacteria that cause unwanted natural stink scent. Meanwhile, they kill the “good bacteria” too…leaving our bodies defenseless. There are… Continue Reading