Beauty & Body

FREE Skin Deep App: Check the Safety of Personal Care Products On the Go

Oh my, this would have been enormously helpful that time last summer when I forgot to pack my shampoo and conditioner for our trip to the beach.  I wasted so much time trying to look up products and ingredients while standing in the hair care aisle of the Giant in Bethany Beach, Delaware. I love…

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My Favorite Carrier Lotion for Essential Oils

  Tropical Traditions makes my absolute favorite lotion.  It’s clean, pure, unscented and works perfectly alone or as a carrier for essential oils.

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Water Resistant Labels

Announcing: Special Deal on Custom Waterproof Labels {for All Your DIY Needs}

After alluding to this for some time now, I’m so pleased to announce this special deal for Yankee Homestead readers on custom waterproof labels.  Hooray! I’ve been using these awesome labels from The Lollipop Label Shop on etsy for over a year now, and am delighted with them.

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Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils

Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}

Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical.  Plus, DIY Hand Soap is much better for your health than regular antibacterial soaps.

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Should You Vaccinate Your Children

Should You Vaccinate Your Children?

A friend of mine who happens to be a loyal reader here at Yankee Homestead is newly pregnant with her first baby.  She recently inquired about my stance on vaccinations, asking “What is your plan with this baby?”  (I’m expecting, too, in case you haven’t picked up on that yet. :-)) So.  Let’s all take…

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35 Uses for Frankincense Oil | Roots & Boots

35 Amazing Uses for Frankincense Oil

Frankincense is my number one favorite essential oil!

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DIY labels

Water Resistant DIY Labels for Homemade Gifts

I’ve always loved giving homemade gifts.  After essential oils came into my life, homemade gift-giving grew all the more fun, and easy!  The possibilities are endless.  And who doesn’t love a non-toxic, great-smelling, useful, therapeutic gift?

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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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