DIY & Beauty

With spring here, and the anticipation of outdoor adventures on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to start talking about natural protection from the sun! We all know that protecting our skin — the body’s largest organ — from the sun is super important; but sadly, so many of the commercially-prepared sunscreens on the market are laden with harmful …

Well, I never intended to write a series on Calendula, but that’s what seemed to flow this week and I’m glad it happened! We’ve talked about growing, harvesting, preserving, and infusing this soothing medicinal flower…and I think it’s only appropriate that we conclude with a list of Calendula’s beneficial properties and a recipe. Benefits of Calendula Calendula is beneficial …

When I first set out on my quest to find a recipe for naturally tinted lip balm, I realized that there’s not a lot of information out there! So…it became a challenge for me and thankfully I found exactly what I was looking for. And this is how it goes, I discover something cool — we …

Today I want to share with you my recipe for a cuticle cream. Well…it’s really not a “cream”, it’s more like a super intense conditioning balm? Anyhow — whatever you choose to call it — it’s an amazing recipe that will repair dry, cracked cuticles and fingertips. Perfect for all seasons! From summer’s garden hands to winter’s extreme …

A few months ago I shared with you my love for washing my hair with homemade shampoo bars! Today I want to follow up that post with my conditioning herbal vinegar rinse in order to round out my family’s natural hair care routine and hopfully give you a little inspiration. Simply put…we use vinegar and herbs to condition …

By now you all should know that I love to make my own natural health, home, and beauty products. I love them because they work and I love them because they’re frugal. So when I was using my fancy-pants “eco friendly, 100% natural” mouthwash the other day, I thought to myself, “I think I could …