How To Make Dandelion Lotion Bars
Learn how to make dandelion lotion bars using all natural ingredients, essential oils and dandelion infused oil. These lotion bars are easy to make and will leave your skin feeling soft and repaired. Editor’s Note* After an influx of e-mails and comments stating the flowers in my images were NOT dandelions, I want to clarify that they are a “Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus” or a “Texas Dandelion”. In Texas the common dandelion is scarce, however the Texas Dandelion grows in abundance. The Texas Dandelion still offers many of the same benefits as the common dandelion, however if you are in a region where the common dandelion (Taraxacum) grows, you are at an…
How To Make an Immunity Roller
Learn how to boost your immune system by using this powerhouse anti-viral immunity roller! Last week I shared with you guys how to make my super easy DIY hand sanitizer. Packed with so many benefits it is great to keep on hand all year long. This week I wanted to share with you all, how to make my all time favorite immunity roller. Many times has this roller blend been my saving grace. When I was 6 weeks postpartum with our 4th child, my entire house came down with the worst stomach bug ever. It was awful…and I was the sole caretaker. For a brief moment I wanted to just…
How To Make Thieves Foaming Hand Soap
Learn how to make your own anti-viral thieves foaming hand soap using just a few household items and essential oils! Finishing up with my immune supporting series this month, I wanted to share with you all today, how to make your own Thieves Foaming Hand Soap. This is a super easy DIY and costs just pennies on the dollar to make. It has amazing anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and will leave your hands feeling soft and moisturized. We have been keeping this stuff on hand like crazy lately. Store bought soaps are convenient, but they’re also filled with harsh toxic chemicals. Since I try to limit our exposure to toxins…
Immune Boosting Tea With Lemon & Thieves
Learn how to boost your immune system and improve your overall wellness by drinking this delicious immune boosting tea made with lemon & thieves. So this week I am sharing a super simple way to boost your immune system and help fight viral infections, and that is by making this easy immune boosting tea with lemon & thieves! This is one of my favorite teas to drink, especially in the afternoons while I’m reading or cooking dinner. It has a nice earthy taste paired along with a light summery citrus flavor, therefore it is great no matter what the weather is outside. INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE IMMUNITY TEA Chamomile Tea…
Easy DIY Hand Sanitizer Using Essential Oils
Learn how to make this easy diy hand sanitizer at home using common household ingredients and essential oils This month I wanted to focus on some things our family is doing to boost our immune system and be proactive with our health. So today I am sharing with you guys my easy diy hand sanitizer recipe! All of our local stores are completely sold out of things like hand sanitizer and soaps right now as people prepare in fear over the latest viral outbreak. It’s really rather alarming. Unfortunately, store bought hand sanitizers and soaps are filled with harsh toxic chemicals. These harmful ingredients actually effect our immune system in…
Chicken Coop Spray Using Essential Oils
Since spring is almost here, today I wanted to share with you guys a really great remedy that I have for taking care of those pesky knats and flies that love to hang around the chicken coop and that’s my non toxic Chicken Coop Spray! This recipe uses some common essential oils and a few household items that most people already have on hand. It’s simple and easy to make, and perfect to have on hand while you’re out collecting eggs or feeding. Chicken Coop Spray So first gather together your items. You will need: 16oz spray bottle (we love these) Distilled White Vinegar Lemongrass Essential Oil Lemon Essential Oil…
Dairy Free Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Dairy free chocolate peppermint bark. Seriously so good. I’m not usually a hard candy kind of person, but these have become one of my new favorites to make around Christmas time. They are chocolatey, with a subtle taste of peppermint and a little hint coconut. Simply delightful. Really. They’re also easy to make. Are you starting to notice a pattern with my recipe’s? With 4 kids, I sure do appreciate an easy recipe! In this recipe I used dairy free chocolate chips, but I do intend to try and make the chocolate bark with cacao powder too, so stay tuned for that. I like using cacao powder as much as…