I'm a huge supporter of using all natural healers instead of turning to over the counter medicine or prescriptions, and because of that I love herbal remedies and, of course, essential oils. While there are a few different ways to use essential oils, I prefer to diffuse them or just inhale them directly, which makes this essential oil necklace the perfect option! Supplies** Metal locket with holes to diffuse (craft stores) Metal neck chain 2 small metal jump rings Metal ... [ Read More ]
DIY Supplies for the Shower and Bath
I'm a sucker for making your own supplies for around the house because it helps you control what you're putting in the supplies, avoiding gross additives and chemicals, plus tons of mixtures use the same ingredients which makes it a much cheaper alternative! Since we've already talked about some all natural cleaning supplies and all natural items for laundry day, as well as some things to make with coconut oil or lavender flowers, today I wanted to do a roundup of all natural supplies that ... [ Read More ]
10 Different Ways to Use Cucumbers
Cucumbers are pretty easy to grow in your home or garden, and while most people know that they're a vegetable that's really good for you, all of the other benefits often get overlooked. Cucumbers are not only healing foods, they can be used around the house and even in the garden. Check out these 10 different ways you can use cucumbers! 1) Help puffy eyes This one is probably the most well known. Cucumbers are great for hydrating the skin and they help contract blood vessels, which makes it ... [ Read More ]
7 Things You Can Make With Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is nearly magical. It has a wide variety of uses— it can be used topically, making it a great addition to your beauty supplies, and you can cook with it at high temperatures without losing its structure like most cooking oils, making it the smart and healthy choice for your kitchen as well. But, other than the obvious things like replacing your olive oil with coconut oil, how do you incorporate it into your daily routine so that you can reap the benefits? You would be surprised ... [ Read More ]
Holiday Simmer Pot Recipes
I want to start by wishing you all a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays! I hope you all are able to enjoy time with your families and stay safe! Since it is Christmas, and as a continuation for some natural ways to keep your house smelling great and essential oil blends for winter, today I just want to share a few simmer pot recipes that will make your house smell all festive and Christmas-y! Orange 5 - 8 cups of water 3 - 5 cinnamon sticks 1 - 3 orange peels / 10 - 15 drops of ... [ Read More ]
All Natural DIY Vapor Rub
It's that time of the year again. It's freezing outside, snow is on the ground, and everyone takes their turn getting sick. Stuffy noses and coughs are no fun, though sometimes unavoidable. At this point, you guys probably know that I am not much of a fan of store-bought medicinal supplies and I prefer to look for an all natural remedy. If you haven't yet started a journey with essential oils, I really really recommend doing so. They open up a bunch of different DIY healing options, from ... [ Read More ]
8 Natural Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Great
Unfortunately, a lot of store bought candles and air fresheners are made with artificial scents that contain damaging chemicals, which can aggravate your skin and lungs. Not to mention they are expensive! Not to worry, though, there are plenty of all natural ways to keep your house smelling amazing all of the time! Here are 8 of my favorites: 1) Homemade Air Freshener Making your own homemade air freshener is super simple and only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have! ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Your Own Bath Salts
Who doesn't love a nice spa experience? Getting one at home is probably easier than you expected— at least with a relaxing, aroma-therapeutic, candlelit bath. Bath salts are a great way to take your bath to the next level and can help you unwind, exfoliate your skin, and relieve sore muscles. Bath salts are easily purchased, but a lot of the store bought products are highly processed rather than all natural. The all natural salts are full of nutrients like magnesium, calcium, and potassium ... [ Read More ]
Natural Cleaning Supplies for Around the House
As a continuation for natural cleaning supplies for the kitchen and bathroom and natural cleaning supplies for laundry day, I wanted to finish up discussing all natural cleaning supplies with a roundup of a few of my favorite supplies for various areas around the house. Read on! Homemade Febreeze I love walking in to a fresh-smelling home, but unfortunately I've been known to overspend on candles and scentsy. Even Febreeze can run about $5 for a bottle! This alternative homemade mist will ... [ Read More ]