Do you spend a lot of time with your hands in the dirt? Me too, so I know how much we need relief from aching, scraped up hands! Today I’m sharing my tried and true DIY Gardener’s Hand Salve recipe that includes nourishing olive oil that I’ve infused with arnica flowers as well as a potent blend of essential oils for anti…
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Making your own natural homemade bug spray is simple and effective. DIY bug sprays are a safe alternative to conventional bug sprays that pose great health concerns. You can make your own bug spray with simple ingredients! The best part is you’ll be able to make bottle after bottle without breaking the bank or exposing your family to toxic chemicals! Disclosure: This…
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Product snobbery aside, who doesn’t love Vaseline? It is an amazing lip balm, soothes dry, cracked skin and even removes eye make up. It has so many uses! There’s an old commercial where they refer to Vaseline as the “wonder jelly” and claims Vaseline will take the squeak out of doors, shine your shoes and even condition leather. At the end of…
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If you suffer from a stiff neck, sore muscles or even achy joints then this DIY Warming Muscle Rub is for you! This salve is easy to make and feels incredible on the skin. It gives a great slip so it can be easily applied with smooth movements to help soothe aches and pains. The essential oil ingredient list is hefty but…
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Vaseline is a staple in many households. It can act as a skin healer, a moisturizer, a protectant and even a very effective eye makeup remover! However, it is petroleum based which is not acceptable so making our own natural vaseline is necessary (and simple). With the increasing interest in vegan products and homemade vaseline being such a versatile and useful product, I thought…
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I love summer. What I love the most is how the outdoors comes alive almost overnight! Nature is a wondrous thing and magical gift but with that gift comes poison ivy, sunburns, cuts and bug bites! Over the years, I’ve written quite a few posts inspired by the great outdoors that are remedies I live by in the warmer months. To help…
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It’s finally spring again and I couldn’t be happier! This winter felt longer, colder and more desolate then usual. As I write this, I am enjoying my green view with the windows open and the birds singing! However, all this new beauty and warmer temps inevitably bring the “itchies”. So much of nature, while beautiful, can cause skin reactions. Rashes and bug…
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It’s been almost 3 years since I posted THIS neosporin salve. Let me tell you-it is probably THE most used DIY I have ever made. I use it for everything from cracked heels to treating bug bites and and cuts. I’ve made it over 20 times and honestly think it smells like what I imagine heaven to smell like! Yeah, I’m tootin’ this horn…
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PMS symptoms can be a real pain, literally. As women, we just don’t have time to stop and deal with brain fog, fatigue, bloating, irritability and depression! I don’t know about you but there is nothing more frustrating then feeling out of sorts with work and struggling not to bark at your children while having little to no control over fixing it.…
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