The garbage disposal--is it worth even having? Yes, it gets rid of those food particles, but wow, does it get slimy. And a little smelly. I have enough things to clean around the house! Every few weeks I do need to scrub the sink drains with some Thieves Dish Soap and a toothbrush. But to… Continue reading Garbage Disposal Tabs
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Face Roller for Teens (and Beyond!)
Clear, fresh skin is soooo important for all stages of life, but I feel it's even more so during the teen years. Teens find self confidence in their appearance. We know that shouldn't be the only thing, but we also know that this is just part of growing up. I have two daughters in this… Continue reading Face Roller for Teens (and Beyond!)
After Sun Spray
The golden rays of the summer sun feel so amazing on the white skin of those of us in the northeast! Yet sometimes, our pale skin may feel overloaded afterwards as the tender pink evidence reveals too much of a good thing. Pamper your skin with this "After Sun Spray." Lavender and Copaiba both help… Continue reading After Sun Spray
Kitchen Face Masks
This whole post goes back to the philosophy that what we need is always found naturally. Commercial beauty products are full of so many unwanted ingredients that do not belong on our skin. Just taking the time for myself for a little pampering is always a welcome moment, but knowing that what I am using… Continue reading Kitchen Face Masks
“Boot Spray”and Sunshine
My snowboard boots and my daughter's goalie gloves--they all need some love! Living in New Hampshire, I have learned to hold off on washing all my family's winter gear until May 1st. Late spring snow storms are not unheard of, and with kids, the pants and jackets are still used to get one last snowman… Continue reading “Boot Spray”and Sunshine
Itch Stick Roller
The official state bird of New Hampshire is the Purple Finch. With the male on the left and the female on the right, I am inserting images of the purple finch here: Unofficially, my state has declared that it is the mosquito as the top representative with wings. I feel it is unnecessary to provide… Continue reading Itch Stick Roller
Sweat Dreams, Sleep Tight
We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Sometimes that sleep isn't always as restful as it should be, so many people have forgotten what it feels like to be TRULY well-rested. According to an article from The National Sleep Foundation, adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need between seven to nine… Continue reading Sweat Dreams, Sleep Tight
Mid-Day Refresher
This quick personal care recipe with essential oils was born from the silver lining of that icky feeling I get in the middle of the day. (Always look for the silver lining!) Or in the middle of a night (I'm a registered nurse). My skin feels oily, dirty, and tired. And so does my brain.… Continue reading Mid-Day Refresher
Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
"It has been blessed by thousands of sunrises, sunsets, windstorms, and rainstorms. When we use clay in our cosmetics, we are mixing the energy of thousands of years and using it as a beauty aid." ~Rosemary Gladstar, Recipes for Vibrant Health Cosmetic clays are a foundation for natural beauty. If they are empowered with the… Continue reading Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
Have Fresh Linen Every Season
I love drying my laundry on my clothesline outside. I love sleeping on clean sheets that smell like fresh air and sunshine. A t-shirt feels that much more comfy when it's spent a few hours drying on the line. However, living in New Hampshire only allows me to do this probably for 6 months out… Continue reading Have Fresh Linen Every Season
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 