I love burning a good candle. They set the mood for any occasion making rooms inviting, cozy, and aromatic and dinner tables flicker with romance. There is almost nothing better than the ambiance a candle can bring to your home. The downside? Buying candles is expensive! Not only that, most candles on the market (including…
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How to Make Four Thieves Spray
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make four thieves spray, but when the flu just keeps making its rounds amongst your family, enough is enough! My husband, who almost never gets sick, has had the flu at least three times in the past six months, and for him, that’s three times too…
5 DIY Face Mask Recipes Using Essential Oils
Homemade face masks are one of my favorite ways to both treat problem skin and pamper it like a day at the spa. They’re super easy to make on the fly and can be customized to fit your skin’s needs like hydration, blemish treatment, reduced fine lines, or oil control. 5 DIY Face Mask Recipes…
Healing Rock Rose Face Serum Recipe
Lately, I have been so completely smitten with cistus essential oil that I want to put it in all of my homemade products. Its peppery, earthy, and somewhat spicy aroma lends a lovely middle note to blends, especially when paired with other resinous essential oils like vetiver, frankincense, and myrrh. Cistus, also known as rockrose…
Copycat Ortho Ease Recipe
As I continue to explore various forms of physical activity to keep my fitness journey fresh and interesting, I often find myself sore and in need of a good massage oil. Muscle rubs, massage oils, and gels have all been extremely helpful in supporting post-workout comfort, so when I got a request to make a…
How to Make Believe Essential Oil
Believe essential oil is one of those blends that helps unlock your true, unlimited, and unyielding potential in the face of life’s challenges. It’s a blend that instills feelings of strength, resilience, and a solid belief that we can overcome difficult situations, and in fact, have the power to change them if we only look…
DIY Hand Cream with Lavender, Black Spruce, & Peppermint
Don’t you just hate having dry, cracked, itchy hands in the winter months? I know I do, which is why we’re learning how to make an effective DIY hand cream recipe that’s light, non-greasy, and very moisturizing for even the driest skin. DIY Hand Cream with Lavender and Spruce The dry winter months have always…
Sickroom Spray Recipe for Cold and Flu
The cold weather months can be brutal when it comes to dealing with a cold or flu. If you happen live anywhere else other than sunny Southern California (or near the equator for that matter!), you’ll find that opening your windows to air things out may be out of the question. Despite being against stuffy…
Candy Cane Body Mousse
This light and fluffy candy cane body mousse makes such a lovely Christmas gift. It has the same moisturizing power as shea butter but without that greasy feeling afterward leaving the skin feeling soft, moisturized, and supple. So, if you’re looking for a nice little gift to give to someone who adores peppermint and a…
37 Natural DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Buying things for friends, family, and coworkers is all fine and dandy, but it can get a bit expensive or impersonal. This year, I decided to keep things simple by giving gifts for Christmas that are homemade, natural, and give the receiver a sense of “Wow! There was a lot of thought put into this…
Lover of all things natural, Tash grew up in the mountains of San Diego with her bare feet on the ground and a love for nature. She enjoys reading epic fantasy, blogging, and making her own remedies. Be sure to check out her other blog 
