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DIY Super Moisturizing Lotion

June 25, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

How to make DIY super moisturizing lotion in simple steps to rid toxins and save money.

{Guest Post by Heather Hice-McCray} Learning about natural products has opened my eyes to so many things. I’ve learned that a lot of all-natural products on the market today aren’t truly all-natural. A lot of “all-natural” products are still full of harmful chemicals and additives. In the beginning, I found it shocking so many of the beauty items I’ve been … [Read more...]

DIY “Bleach”

February 27, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

This DIY bleach recipe was great at whitening our white load . Using simple ingredients this DIY bleach uses the power of lemon to brighten clothes naturally.

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} The smell of my house when the bleach load went in the washer was almost unbearable. I am glad I found a recipe to create my own DIY bleach. I can’t even believe this exists! Two … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese

November 8, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese recipe. Great for using Thanksgiving leftovers.

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} Turning the clocks back, Fall weather, and pumpkin spice all go together in perfect harmony. This time of year we are planning for the holidays, and seeking out new recipes to jazz up … [Read more...]

Reusable Baby Wipes

February 27, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Make your own reusable baby wipes to support your baby's sensitive skin and save money with this DIY Reusable Baby Wipes idea and printable recipe.

Reusable baby wipes are essential when your baby has sensitive skin, you want to save money, or you just want to know exactly what you are putting on your baby's precious skin. Store-bought diaper wipes were a problem for my twin boy when he was born. Even the sensitive version of store-bought diaper wipes irritated his skin. We had to improvise-and our pediatrician gave … [Read more...]

Homemade Baby Massage Oil

February 25, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 9 Comments

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. … [Read more...]

DIY Diaper Cream

February 23, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

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 … [Read more...]

All-Natural DIY Dryer Sheets

February 20, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 10 Comments

Make your own dryer sheets using an old t-shirt! All-natural DIY Dryer sheets eliminate harmful checmicals and are so easy to customize with great natural scents.

Have you read how harmful dryer sheets can be? I have been diving into learning more about the different chemical cleaners and how they are affecting our health. The good news? It is so easy to make DIY dryer sheets. It is not worth the effort of going to the store to buy more traditional  dryer sheets when your current supply runs out-you can make them at home in less … [Read more...]

Natural DIY Room & Linen Scented Spray

December 8, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Ditch the un-natural chemical air fresheners and fabric sprays! Make an all-natural room and linen spray-it takes less than 5 minutes to make and smells great.

I am taking a baby steps approach to minimizing our use of unnatural products and this natural DIY room and linen scented spray is a step in the process of eliminating nasty chemicals in my home. We try our best to eliminate harmful chemicals as we learn about the bad ones like those in scented candles and air fresheners, but we are not a perfectly chemical-free home.  It can … [Read more...]

Luxe Night Cream: DIY Gift Idea

November 23, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Homemade gifts save money and are more personal. This DIY night cream with essential oils is a luxurious and restorative night cream you can make in bulk as a DIY Christmas gift.

This post contains affiliate and consultant links. Please view my disclosure for more info. You know what helps with living on one income? Making spa and bath products the DIY way. The DIY approach helps with my household budget. I found a recipe for a night cream that is thick, luxurious and really effective for moisturizing the skin and encouraging a smooth complexion. I … [Read more...]

Holiday Kickoff Make ‘N’ Take Playdate

November 19, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Stay-at-Home Mom Problem: Going an entire day without adult conversation! Solution? Host a playdate. With a free printable invitation, ideas for make n take items the moms can make for themselves, or use as DIY gifts for the holidays, the kids can play and you can get some adult conversation and build friendships.

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more info. Stay-at-Home Mom Problem: Going all day (and sometimes longer) without speaking to another adult. It happens. Playdates are great ways to connect with moms who are doing what you do each day-connection is important. I recently learned about the idea to host a holiday kickoff event. Our holiday … [Read more...]

Save Money On Personalized Gifts for Kids

November 11, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Save money on personalized gifts for kids! No need to spend a ton of money to make the kids feel special this Christmas. Gift ideas and code to save included.

This post contains affiliate links and contains an honest review of I See Me products that I received in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own. You can view more in my disclosure. We spend so much time planning our children's gifts, but how much time do they actually spend playing with them before they are cast aside? Combining DIY gift ideas with meaningful … [Read more...]

DIY Photo Blocks

September 29, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

DIY Milk Carton Photo Blocks

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. These are fun! I originally used this idea of creating DIY photo blocks when I was working in the infant room in a daycare center. It was on a military base, and with the parents (most often the dads) traveling a lot for work, we made these blocks with the children's family photos so they could see their family … [Read more...]

Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Babies and Children

September 9, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Young Living essential oils for babies-homemade baby massage oil recipe too.

  Essential Oils for Babies, Pregnancy and Children There are so many uses for essential oils whether you are pregnant or already have children. From aiding restful sleep, to minimizing tension, to dietary supplements that support the body, essential oils are a way to maintain wellness and encourage your health as well as the health of your children. I will be sharing … [Read more...]

Homemade Natural Honey Facial Cleanser

August 21, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 21 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

Homemade Thank You Notes Using Gift Wrap Scraps

December 30, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

  This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. I want to teach my children to be thankful for what they receive. The holidays are a time when we have a lot of discussions about how giving can make others feel good just like we feel when we receive gifts.  I created a little activity for my children to make homemade greeting cards and thank you notes … [Read more...]

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