Natural Wellness
The Perfect Sugar Scrub in 3 Easy Steps
UPDATE: Y’all, I love this perfect sugar scrub so much that I’ve improved it even more…and I made a little video to tell you all about it! Guess what: My new and improved scrub recipe is super scoopable! Insert happy dance. Everyone loves a good sugar scrub. Even nine-year-old boys, apparently. Older Bro has completely…
4 Best Nontoxic Food Storage Containers
Let’s talk about nontoxic food storage. It’s a well-documented fact that plastic containers leach toxic chemicals into the foods they contain. Especially when subjected to real life conditions such as heat, sunlight, microwaves, and dishwashers, etc.
How to Prepare for a Natural C-Section
Know your options Every mother-to-be should know her options for childbirth. Some mamas plan for a regular, natural birth but find out late in the game that a c-section is required. Other mamas know early on their delivery will require surgery. Either way, the more you know–and the more you prepare–the better your experience will…
Is Your Root Canal Making You Sick?
You know your yellow tooth is an eyesore when little children, including your own, begin to ask…. What’s wrong with your tooth? Why is your tooth yellow? The truth is, my ever-darkening front tooth is dead. According to my former dentist, it requires a root canal. Several years ago, I might have agreed. In fact, over fifteen years…
I got a Diva Cup for Christmas
You know you’re crunchy when…you find a Diva Cup in your Christmas stocking. It’s true. Actually, I bought the Diva Cup myself, because I’d been wanting to try one and because several years ago Mr. Native Texan and I settled into a nice arrangement:
8 Ways to Diffuse Essential Oils without a Diffuser
A personal wellness goal for myself over the past year has been to diffuse essential oils more regularly. We definitely run our diffusers when immune systems need a little extra support, but I’m trying to get into the habit of diffusing essential oils on a daily basis–for energy, concentration, stress reduction, seasonal scents, and more.  Plus, I…
DIY Essential Oil Inhaler
A personal DIY Essential Oil Inhaler is a great way to access oils aromatically on the go. A cinch to make, they’re safe for kids and grownups alike. Perfect for use in the car, at work, or at school. Stash one in a purse, backpack, desk drawer, or wherever you need it most!
Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats
Any time my throat starts to feel a little irritated, I use this simple Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats. I swear by it!
17 DIY Essential Oil Gifts
I’m a big fan of handmade gifts! The useful kind, not the tacky hand crocheted sweater or macrame wall hanging kind. I’ve rounded up 17 of my favorite DIY Essential Oil Gifts, plus a few bonus gifts that don’t require essential oils. Cost effective, simple to make, and completely safe and nontoxic, these gifts can apply to…
