Pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables can be a concern when buying all organic is not an option (or affordable), as it is for most of us. But there is a simple home solution to…
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Exfoliating DIY Lemon Lip Scrub Recipe
Lip scrubs are a fabulous way to soften and smooth dry chapped lips through gentle exfoliation and moisturizing. And today, I have a quick and easy DIY lip scrub recipe that uses 4 simple ingredients,…
10 Essential Oils for Bug Bites + DIY Mosquito Bite Relief Roller Recipe
Erika Bragdon is a Certified Essential Oil Coach from the Essential Oil Institute Updated June 3, 2019 Mosquito bites and other itchy bug bites are a frustrating part of warm weather when you would otherwise…
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream for Bug Bites
Itchy bug bites can be irritating, however, a few natural ingredients combined together to make a simple homemade anti-itch cream can bring relief quickly. With 4 main ingredients, including bentonite clay and essential oils, this…
Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
Repel mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other pests with these DEET-free, homemade bug repellent lotion bars using essential oils and other natural ingredients. They’re safe for the whole family, including kids and babies! If you’ve ever…
Homemade Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Spray + Roller Blend
Erika Bragdon is a Certified Essential Oil Coach from the Essential Oil Institute Updated June 2019 Mosquitoes can quickly ruin a pleasant summer evening, but you don’t have to turn to chemicals like DEET to…
All-Natural Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion
Insects can quickly turn a pleasant summer evening or a fun family camping trip into an annoying experience. Luckily you can make your own non-toxic, DEET-free homemade bug repellent for safer relief. This easy DIY…
The 15 Best Essential Oils for Seasonal Allergies
Erika Bragdon is a Certified Essential Oil Coach from the Essential Oil Institute Seasonal allergies can put a real damper on an otherwise beautiful season, especially if you’re affected by hay fever during the spring…
How to Make a Simple Homemade Dusting Spray
This simple, homemade dusting spray is an inexpensive natural cleaner that can be used for wood furniture. It will only take you about five minutes to make and is a wonderful all-natural, non-toxic alternative to…
4 DIY Essential Oil Blends for Seasonal Allergies
Erika Bragdon is a Certified Essential Oil Coach from the Essential Oil Institute Updated April 12, 2019 Seasonal allergies are no joke, whether you’re dealing with a stuffy nose, sneezing, irritated sinuses, watery itchy eyes…
How to Make Easy Melt-and-Pour Loofah Soap
A loofah sponge is a wonderful way to gently and naturally exfoliate skin. Did you know you can combine a loofah sponge into a homemade soap bar? It’s actually quite easy to make melt-and-pour loofah…
Homemade Cuticle Butter | Softening & Nourishing
It’s common to have dry or cracked cuticles during the winter or spring months. You can make a lovely homemade cuticle butter with nourishing ingredients, including shea butter and essential oils that will help soften…
Nourishing DIY Cuticle Oil with Essential Oils
If you ever deal with dry, cracked, even painful cuticles, a simple DIY cuticle oil can be very helpful for nourishing and moisturizing your nails. Today, I’ll show you how to make your very own…
DIY Energizing Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Today, I’m going to show you how to make homemade shower steamers with essential oils to help wake you up! Whether its the first thing in the morning or you are in an afternoon slump, drop a…
Easy DIY Peppermint & Lemon Essential Oil Shower Melts
Shower melts are a wonderful way to start or end your day with soothing essential oil vapors while you enjoy a relaxing shower. Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make…