One of the recent blending exercises in my aromatherapy certification at Aromahead Institute was making a hard salve. The timing was perfect for making Christmas gifts, so I decided to make a salve that would help with inflammation. I did some research and came up with some oils that I had on hand. Since this salve […]
We don’t get the flu shot in our house, so when I heard that elderberry syrup is a natural defense against colds and flu, I knew I wanted to try it. Up until then, I had never heard of elderberries, except from the Monty Python movie, The Holy Grail. Although it’s one of my all-time […]
I love foaming soap, but I don’t like foaming soap prices. I prefer how it feels on my hands and I love that I’m not using as much soap each time I wash my hands or wash the dishes. Consider that: Liquid soap is 99¢ for 8 oz Foaming Soap $1.99 for 8 oz You […]
Bath time at our house is usually in the late morning or at bedtime. We don’t do baths on mornings that we have to be somewhere early. When JW takes a bath before bed he wakes up smelling yummy, and his hair is a mess! Last year I solved that problem on school mornings […]
Lucky for you I’ve been letting my tub get especially grimy just so I could show you how I got it sparkling clean! (Yeah, that’s the ticket! LOL) I was on one of my mommy Facebook groups recently and came across a post about how to clean your bathtub with just vinegar and Dawn Dishwashing […]
By now you may or may not have heard about this whole make-your-own-deodorant trend. I ditched conventional deodorant about four years ago and really only wear it a couple of times a year – usually when I’m wearing a fancy dress. This recipe is super simple. Here’s what you need: Coconut Oil (I like the […]
