Beauty & Body

Owie Spray

Owie Spray {with essential oils}

This Owie Spray is an easy and effective way to soothe skin irritations.  Melaleuca (tea tree) cleanses and rejuvenates, while Lavender helps skin recover quickly. Frankincense is optional, but smells fantastic and also provides tremendous soothing properties. The next time you or your child suffers a skin irritation, no need to panic.  Just whip out this…

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DIY Chest Rub with Essential Oils

DIY Chest Rub {with essential oils}

  It’s that time of year!  I hope you won’t have the opportunity to put this recipe to use anytime soon, but if you do, you’ll be ready. This DIY Chest Rub supports respiratory health, which is especially helpful during the winter months, don’t you think?

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What to Do When You Forget to Pack Your Favorite Non-toxic Shampoo

Oops… On our recent family trip to the beach, I completely forgot to pack my favorite shampoo and conditioner: Hugo Naturals Volumizing Shampoo, Vanilla and Sweet Orange. There was absolutely no shampoo available at the beach house, either. Since I’d also completely forgotten to pack a few other beach house essentials, like paper towels, hand…

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Easy Homemade Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils

Homemade Hand Sanitizer {with essential oils}

Honestly, I’ve never been a big fan of hand sanitizer.  We rarely use it.  For starters, it dries out my hands.  And I was less than thrilled to learn about the ingredients in most mainstream versions.

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Gardeners Hand Scrub | Roots & Boots

Easy Gardener’s Hand Scrub Great Gift Idea

Gardeners Hand Scrub: My Favorite Way to Clean Up After Digging in the Dirt

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Hard Lotion Bars

DIY Hard Lotion Bars

Are your hands dry and cracked?  Do you struggle with itchy rashes?  Could your feet use some serious softening?  What about your elbows? This hard lotion is amazing!  I’ve been making it for several years now.  We use it mostly on our hands and lips, but you can use it anywhere you’ve got skin. I…

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