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Fall Diffuser Recipes Free Printable

Diffusing essential oils is a great way to scent your home without toxins-as long as you have natural essential oils, of course. Download this free printable collection of fall diffuser recipes. You will not run out of great spicy combinations for scenting your home this Fall. … [Read more...]

DIY Sunscreen Options

Up until a handful of years ago, I did not hesitate to buy the bargain sunscreen or convenient sunscreen option from the store. Then I learned more about the ingredients in those sunscreen varieties. I was astonished. My first thought was to head to Pinterest and find simple DIY sunscreen options. We all know that usually when you DIY anything, it costs less-unless you are … [Read more...]

8 Natural Baby Care Tips

These tips for natural baby care are so helpful for saving money and using natural products.

It was the third time we visited the doctor for my son's skin rash. Living in a humid climate could have been the cause, and we tried the prescribed treatments. Nothing was working. Worse yet were the side effects listed on the tube of cream the doctor recommended. No one ever suggested natural baby care tips. I started to look into it on my own. Caring for our babies is … [Read more...]

Healthy Head Spray & Detangler for Kids

Fend off the icky hair critters with this healthy head spray that doubles as a hair detangler for kids. It's all natural, and kid-safe.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} We were heading with friends to an air show. The kids were excited and I wanted to finalize plans. It is never fun to tell the kids their friends can’t make it on the day of an event. I was … [Read more...]

The Mother-Child Bond and the Sense of Smell

What does a mother-baby bond and sense of smell have to do with one another? A lot when you consider the brain!

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica}  I used to love resting my head on my mom’s lap while she played with my hair. I loved taking in her voice, her touch, and her smell. The mother-child bond and the sense of smell are … [Read more...]

4 All-Natural Cleaning Recipes

4 all-natural cleaning recipes to clean your home and save you money while supporting the health of you and your family.

Do you want to have a perfectly clean, disinfected, fresh-smelling and healthy home? Are you are sick and tired of using cleaning products with harmful chemicals in your everyday cleaning routines? You should start thinking about an alternative. Try these simple and effective all-natural cleaning recipes to clean your home and save money! Nowadays many people are switching to … [Read more...]

Homemade Baby Massage Oil

Homemade Baby Massage Oil (or adult massage oil) made with 2 ingredients!

Homemade baby massage oil is made from 2 ingredients and encourages skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is essential for you both! Baby massage is a way to encourage skin-to-skin contact between parents and babies. My simple homemade baby massage oil is all-natural, and can be made in any amount you want. My recipe uses about 1/4 cup of oil to start. You … [Read more...]

DIY Diaper Cream

What a simple recipe for DIY diaper cream for babies. I love that this uses simple, natural ingredients to save money and eliminate harmful chemicals. So easy to make a large batch and always have diaper cream on-hand.

It is amazing how making creams at home saves money in the long run. I like that by making DIY diaper cream for my children that I can prepare it in a large batch and customize it using essential oils to best support my children’s skin. This DIY diaper cream is very similar to the Luxe Night Cream I shared. It is thick, luxurious and very moisturizing. We keep the diaper cream … [Read more...]

Homemade Natural Honey Facial Cleanser

Make your own honey-based exfoliating cleanser with only 3 ingredients! There is a secret 4th ingredient that is optional!

This facial cleanser is easy to prepare, super cheap, and does triple duty by not only cleansing but acting like a mask and moisturizing. It is natural, great for the skin, and takes about 5 minutes to mix together. My skin needs some work. After having my second child, the texture and clarity of the skin on my face went south. After a time, I just resigned myself to living … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Natural Living Resources and Remedies

I need to be better about the food my children eat and the products we use in our home. I completely admit! It is days like today I am thrilled that I get to share such great resources with you and learn so much myself! What a privilege to bring you over 25 natural living resources and remedies from 10 bloggers who know a lot about making healthy choices for their families! I … [Read more...]

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