Essential Oils
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Easy Seasoning Salt with Essential Oils
Essential Oil Recipes for Diffusing
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DIY Carpet Freshener with Essential Oils
Homemade Flubber with Essential Oils
12 Ways to Use Clove Oil
33 Ways to Use Lemon Oil
Must-Have Essential Oils for Travel
Essential Oils for Road Trips
Essential Oil Travel Tips
Easy Sugar Scrub Fights Winter Blues and Dry Skin
Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite gifts to make with essential oils.  This multitasking recipe fights both winter blues and dry, winter skin.  Plus, it smells great.
Essential Oils: Humidifier vs Diffuser
Essential Oils: Humidifier vs Diffuser Can I Use Essential Oils in My Humidifier? This question comes up so often, especially during certain times of year, that it’s high time to answer it here on the blog. Read on for my answer…
Essential Oils for Clear Skin
I love to use essential oils on my face, and have had good success lately with a few new oils and blends. Here’s what works for me…
My New, Simpler Version of Essential Oils Deodorant for Men
A while back, Mr. Native Texan made the switch from his mainstream deodorant (bleh) to this completely non-toxic deodorant made by yours truly with essential oils (of course). Well.  I was thrilled about the switch, but not so thrilled every time he needed a refill which required me to drag out approximately 73 bottles of oil…
Reader Q&A: How to Make Your Own On Guard Blend
‘Tis the season for On Guard! I received several questions about this powerful blend via email last week, and thought I’d share my responses here.  I’m betting that others have wondered these same questions!  I hope these tips will be helpful to you as we head into the winter months…
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,…
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.
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.
My Favorite Carrier Lotion for Essential Oils
Tropical Traditions makes my absolute favorite lotion. Â It’s clean, pure, unscented and works perfectly alone or as a carrier for essential oils.
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. Â 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.
Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}
Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical. Â Plus, DIY Hand Soap is much better for your health than regular antibacterial soaps.
Water Resistant DIY Labels for Homemade Gifts
I’ve always loved giving homemade gifts. Â After essential oils came into my life, homemade gift-giving grew all the more fun, and easy! Â The possibilities are endless. Â And who doesn’t love a non-toxic, great-smelling, useful, therapeutic gift?
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.
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…
