Say goodbye to dry chapped lips! Learn how to make organic lip balm with this DIY recipe that will nourish your lips with coconut oil, honey, and essential oils! I was a little intimidated when I first started making my own homemade beauty products. I never thought of myself as a DIYer, but I realized how easy it was to make my own products once I started. And it's a ton of fun!! Learning how to make lip balm is [...]
How To Make Coconut Oil
Did you know you can make your own homemade coconut oil from fresh coconuts? This virgin oil is derived from fresh coconut meat and is a common cooking ingredient used around the world. It took well over a decade of using coconut oil for me to finally decide to learn how to make it at home. This has been a fun project for me, and I've gained an even greater appreciation for the commonly used food products I have [...]
Easy DIY Lotion Bars for Beginners
This lotion bar recipe is great for everyone, especially those with dry or cracked skin. You only need 3 ingredients to make them! When I posted a tutorial on how to make whipped Coconut Oil Moisturizer. I mentioned a few of the many health benefits of using coconut oil, like how it reduces skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It also softens the skin and relieves dryness and flaking. Applied topically it helps [...]
DIY Febreze (All Natural Air Freshener)
Making your own DIY Febreze is an easy and affordable way to keep your home smelling fresh without unnecessary chemicals. This homemade air freshener spray (DIY Febreze) is made with just a few ingredients that neutralize odors and refresh the air. Unlike store-bought sprays that often contain artificial fragrances and other questionable ingredients, this DIY version [...]
Pine Needle Soda Recipe
Pine needle soda is a naturally fermented beverage rich in vitamin C, naturally sweetened with organic cane sugar, and has a woodsy flavor. Enjoy it alone, or add to cocktails. Pine needles are not only rich in vitamin C, but they also add an earthy, slightly citrusy flavor to drinks. This homemade soda is similar to coconut water kefir or kombucha but requires only two simple ingredients: fresh pine needles and [...]
How To Make Soy Wax Melts
Make all-natural soy wax melts at home with this simple recipe, using essential oils and plant-based soy wax. Wax melts are a great alternative to candles and can be safer since they aren't burned. While I love to make beeswax wax melts, soy wax melts are another great, eco-friendly alternative. I love to make wax melts because they allow essential oils to diffuse slowly throughout the day. Plus, you can use wax dyes [...]
