Frankincense is a well-loved and favorite essential oil that’s been embraced for thousands of years. Just like we today refer to Lavender as "the Swiss Army Knife" of oils, Frankincense during Biblical times was viewed in the same way. It was used for everything, for worship, cleansing, embalming, perfume, sickness, and more. Frankincense promotes glowing… Continue reading Easy Moisturizer with Frankincense
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Holiday Sugar Scrubs
Sugar scrubs are popular "off the shelf" beauty treatments to use at home. They have given women the glowing skin they are looking for in the moment. But they are so easy for you to make on your own! And your version can be free of chemicals and artificial ingredients. You don't need anything special… Continue reading Holiday Sugar Scrubs
Spring Make and Take
I had wonderful opportunity to meet new people during a "Spring Make-and-Take" at another local library. At the Plaistow Public Library, participants made three DIYs that they were able to take with them that night: Changing Seasons Roller, Cuticle Oil, and Upholstery Freshening Spray. (And I forgot to take pictures of the room and projects!)… Continue reading Spring Make and Take
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Ok, ok, not going to lie. I admit that I do like at times like the fake flavored coffee creamers from the grocery store. I happen to indulge in them more when I'm working night shift. And they're super convenient. In a tired moment of weakness, it's easy to ignore an ingredient list, and I've… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Stop Stinky Stompers
Our feet sweat. Our shoes then smell. The time eventually comes where an intervention is needed. Soccer cleats, running shoes, ski and snowboarding boots all can be refreshed with these muslin bags. They are easy to pop in and out of one pair of shoes to another. These shoe inserts combine the odor absorption power… Continue reading Stop Stinky Stompers
Itch Be Gone
They're an unfortunate hallmark of summer. Despite coating yourself with insect repellent, one is bound to overcome the barrier. And you end up with an itchy bug bite! The bug bite that is 100x more irritating at night when you're trying to sleep! This roller stops itch and soothes the skin. It's so easy to… Continue reading Itch Be Gone
Salty Soaks
Making your own bath salts is super easy. Plus, it's fun to customize them to your current needs. Your skin is your largest organ in your body. A hot soak with bath salts softens skin, improves circulation, eases muscle aches, detoxifies, and is just plain relaxing. I made a recent batch with these four main… Continue reading Salty Soaks
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 