Natural Wellness
Baby Wipe Spray {with essential oils}
As you know, we are now cloth diapering. As I hoped, it got much easier once all those stressful decisions were behind me. In case you’re curious, I’m really happy with the diapers we chose: Read my Cloth Diaper Update here. Thus far, one of my favorite parts of cloth diapering is the reusable flannel wipes. They’re adorable,…
Entering the Land of Cloth Diapers
So.  If you’ve been following along on Facebook, whether as my personal friend or as a fan of Yankee Homestead’s page, you may know we are about to enter The Land of Cloth Diapering. Once we actually begin using the diapers, I think it will be super.  But Oh My Goodness, the process of getting started…
Make Your Own Dryer Balls with Wool Roving
Oh my goodness, I’m so excited about these new dryer balls! If you’ve been following along here at Yankee Homestead for very long, you may know that I haven’t used dryer sheets or laundry softener for years.  Instead, we use wool dryer balls to soften laundry and remove static in the dryer. Did you know that…
DEET-Free Bug Repellent with Essential Oils {Revised}
Last year, we had good success with this DEET-Free Bug Repellent, made from three essential oils in a spray bottle of water. This year, I’m adding another oil to the combination: Cedarwood.
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section Here’s the deal: my first two babies were breech. Frank breech, to be exact. And back then–eight years ago and five years ago–I was still a largely uninformed participant in the traditional model of medicine.
Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins
Earlier this week, I shared about my favorite new Reusable Produce Bags from Love for Earth’s etsy shop. Today I’ll tell you about Love for Earth’s Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins.  (Hint: I love these as much as the produce bags!)
DIY Dry Shampoo {with essential oils}
Want to know a secret? I don’t wash my hair every day. In fact, sometimes I don’t even wash my hair every other day. It’s true. Not washing my hair every day saves lots of time, not to mention that it’s much better for my hair and scalp to be spared a daily stripping.
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.
DIY Toilet Bombs
The minute I came across this DIY recipe, I knew I had to try it. You see, I live in a house with three boys. (And a boy dog, but he doesn’t use our toilets.) More and more often, I’m starting to feel like our bathrooms are lacking in the “clean-and-fresh-smelling” department.