DIY Tuesday – Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is always a super-fun time to pamper Mom, and what better way to do that than with some yummy, homemade gifts? The Spring DIY Download kit comes complete with 13 recipes, labels, cute boxes that you can print out and put together, and even raffle tickets and table tents for classes. There are recipes for yummy personal care products, all-natural spring cleaning products, beautiful emotional health blends, and helpful pet ...
Exfoliating Body Scrub
Using a body scrub once a week can really give you that healthy glow. Making the best DIY scrub that works for your skin is fairly easy and you can totally customize it with your favorite scent with the essential oil of your choice. I’ve been spending the last year or so trying out scrubs, masks, and other beauty essentials to find out what works for me best. My skin is super sensitive and has to be kept really clean to avoid break-outs; so ...
Sensory Play Dough
Whenever I’m at a social gathering, reining in my 2-year-old son is always a challenge! He is so full of energy and loves exploring everywhere we go. So I’m always on a prowl for something will entertain him and also won’t make a giant mess that has to be cleaned up a few minutes later. I found an awesome DIY play dough that’s completely natural (so it’s non-toxic) that he absolutely loves to play with! Sensory Play Dough 1 cup flour 1/4 cup ...
DIY Dryer Softener Balls
I absolutely love the smell of Lavender Essential Oils! I use it all day and I even use it when I make my own perfume. So I found this great DIY that gives me some of the benefits of lavender aroma all day without having to carry a portable diffuser around. Make a dryer softener ball that transfers your favorite essential oil aroma to your clothes. I use lavender but you could use any essential oil that benefits you the most or just smells ...
Helping Husband
So a few weeks ago my fabulous husband was cooking dinner for me. In his valiant efforts to create the perfect night, he spilled some of the sauce in the oven and forgot to clean it up. Later in the week, in preparing dinner for my family, I innocently checked on the casserole in the oven and was surprised to find clouds of smoke billowing out of the oven the second I opened it. Needless to say, we really needed to clean the oven! So we ...
Winter Cheeks Balm
One of the worst things about winter is the dry skin that comes with it. Fair features and light, sensitive skin is a strong genetic inheritance in my family. Luckily, my son inherited my good looks. Unluckily, Winter has taken its toll on his cheeks and face making them dry and chapped. I tried so many lotions and oils from the store to help his rosy, chapped cheeks. So far this season, none of them had really fixed the problem. Not a week ...