This pumpkin pie melt and pour soap makes soap making easy. If you find soap making to be overly complicated at this stage in the game, this is the way to go. Making a melt and pour soap gives you the ability to make soap while customizing it to the scents you want. If you’re…
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How to make your own natural beard balm at home
Embark on a journey to a more luscious and healthy beard by crafting your own beard balm using toxin-free ingredients. In a world where conscious grooming is becoming increasingly popular, it is even more important to people to not compromise on the quality of ingredients. Discover the art of creating a nourishing and styling beard…
Apple Pie Filling (that can be canned!)
If you’re looking for an apple pie filling that doesn’t come from a can in the store, then you’re in the right place! Apple pie filling is super easy to make yourself, it just takes a little time to prep the apples. This apple pie filling can be used right away or water bath canned…
Natural, Homemade Vapor Rub
Making your own vapor rub is easy and it’s just as effective! Instead of using toxic chemicals like petroleum & fragrances (which can hide all sorts of ingredients) like in commercial vapor rubs, this homemade vapor rub recipe uses essential oils and natural ingredients. using your easy, homemade vapor rub This chest rub recipe can…
Essential Oils for a Cough, Cold, & Congestion
During cold and flu season, you are likely to come down with a sore throat, cough, and nasal congestion. People will run to the store to use over the counter products that may not work or could even prolong their cold symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the common cold. But many who suffer…
Easy Applesauce Recipe
We’re waking up in the morning to cool temps in the 60s and it reminds me of one thing: fall! In preparation for apple season, I wanted to share an easy applesauce recipe with ya’ll. You can also make this into a canned applesauce recipe if you’d like! I did not know how easy it…
How To Organize Your Homeschool Supplies In A Small Space
I love being able to homeschool the girls, but one things that trips me up is how to organize the supplies. When we were in the Airstream, I wouldn’t say organization was “easy”. But we were able to use two under bench storage areas. Now, we’re in a small apartment so we still don’t have…
Earth Day 2021: Eco-Friendly Deals
If you’ve followed me for any length in time, you’ve probably realized that I love Earth Day. Growing up in Missouri, April was always a fun month. You’d have Earth Day where you got to make all sorts of fun things, learn about recycling, etc. At the end of April you’d have Arbor Day where…
Benefits & Uses: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil for Skin & Hair
Whenever I mention ylang ylang essential oil (pronouced ee-lang ee-lang), people usually have no idea what I’m talking about. If you know me, you probably even think it’s a word I made up. But this essential oil’s power ranges from its calming effect to being used in beauty products. Once you smell the unique scent…
Toxic Chemicals & Your Hormonal Health
What do cleaners, food, & skincare have in common? No, this isn’t a “What do sharks & computers have in common” joke. It’s been shown that not only what you eat, but also breathe and put on your skin can affect your hormonal health. Why? Because toxic chemicals in these products get into your body via…