Tag: Essential Oils

I love coming across old posts. This is a recipe for Oatmeal bath bags that our family still uses. So join us for a blog post from 5 years ago and reminisce whe my El was about 10 years old and creating her own youtube videos. Are you ready for this super FUN and EASY gift for someone? The kids…

Have you read what is in the dryer sheets that we use on our clothes? I have! And I HATE those chemicals touching my body!!! Dryer sheets are VERY easy to make… and only costs pennies with things that I already have on hand!!! Ingredients:  1 cup white vinegar (if you have a larger jar, you can incread the vinegar…

Have you read what is in the dryer sheets that we use on our clothes? I have! And I HATE those chemicals touching my body!!! Dryer sheets are VERY easy to make… and only costs pennies with things that I already have on hand!!! Ingredients:  1 cup white vinegar (if you have a larger jar, you can incread the vinegar…

1/2 cup white rice flour (You can use brown rice flour as well – I did when I ran our of white) 1/2 cup corn starch 1/2 cup salt 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup water 1 tsp cooking oil 4 drops Essential oils  (Peace and Calm  or even lavender – works wonders on my kids) Several drops of…

Perfect for a holiday gift!!! Whip these up and share with your favorite elves this holiday season!   Ingredients: 1 Cup coconut oil (in solid form) 1T Shea Butter (We use Organic, Unrefined and Raw) 10 drop of peppermint essential oil (or any oil of your choice) Whip together all of the ingredients from about 4 minutes in a kitchen…

<br /> Cold season is coming!!! Between kids going back to school and the cooler weather, people tend to catch those winter colds. Treating those beginning stages of colds is crucial to nip them before then become a full-fledged disaster in your household. As a child, I remember my mom buying the “Vic’s Shower Discs” and throwing them in the…

I love that I can use more natural home cleaning items in my home. That is so important with this many munchkins around. I want to use safe cleaners and other items around them and make sure that we are chemical-free. Mix together 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon coconut oil(melted) 3 drops of Citrus Blend, lemon, orange or tangerine essential oil….

     Essential Oil Tuesday – Lavender Shortbread Cookies I only use oils from Young Living because I know that they are 100% pure and a grade above all other oils that I have tried and tested. It is the only one that I will trust with my family. INGREDIENTS 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room-temperature 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers…

Are you ready for this super FUN and EASY gift for someone? The kids and I make and use these all of the time. We are always looking for ideas to make using essential oils and for fun gifts for family and friends. Oatmeal Bath Tea bags 1 cup oats 1/4 cup dried milk (Or omit if you don’t have…

The end of the year is coming and I am getting ready for teacher gifts. I homeschool several of my kids, however, I do have a few in public school. We made some AMAZING “baskets of RELAXATION” for my boys’ teachers… After a year with them, They needed those!!!   Our baskets included bath salts, sugar scrubs, lotion, bubble bath…

I don’t know about you, but I love baths. A few weeks ago, I posted about making your own bath salts.  These are more fun and perfect for the little girl in your house. Ingredients: 1 cup citric acid 1 cup baking soda ½ cup cornstarch ½ cup oil (almond oil or olive oil) 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil…

I love making my pillows smell good and helping me sleep better is important. I do this by using essential oils. This is an EASY recipe and I found a FUN antique style bottle (for half price) at Hobby Lobby that I LOVE! 1/2 cup distilled water 1 Tablespoon vodka 10 drops of essential oil of choice (I use lavender often,…