As we all know, being pregnant is wonderful……in a torturous kind of way! Oh, and don’t forget the stretch marks! Although I truly did love being pregnant, there was nothing worse than having an itchy stomach. I did find a recipe for a lotion that works great at stopping the itchy belly and helping with…

Yes, I was a season packet girl! It is so easy just to go get that taco seasoning packet, onion soup mix or whatever it is you need for the meal that night. But seasoning packets are loaded with chemicals! So why not make your own? Here is a simple recipe for onion soup mix….

If you love pasta but hate what’s in store bought brands then why not make your own! I was really worried that it was going to be difficult but it really wasn’t. My parents bought me an old style pasta maker. It hooks to the counter and then it has a hand crank. The kids…

Ok soft soap is probably in almost every home. If you have kids, then there is a chance that you go through almost a bottle a week. I found that I can make it at home for a lot less money. It doesn’t take much time and the recipe actually makes quite a lot. 3…

We love peanut butter at our house but hate what’s in the store brands. I will buy the organic if I need it but prefer to make my own. I actually stopped doing this for awhile and decided to go back to it. The best thing about homemade is that there are three ingredients. That’s…

Chocolate is something I love to eat on occasion. I prefer to make is homemade so that I can add the flavors I want. I love adding dried blueberries or cherries or even essential oils. There is just so much you can do with chocolate. 1 cup cocoa butter (use organic when possible) 1 cup…

We all know fall is coming. Some hate the idea and others love it. I love fall. The colors, donuts and coffee! But not just any coffee. I love a really good flavored coffee. I want the organic breakfast blend, homemade whipped cream and of course, my essential oils!  Recipe one Brew a cup of…

Come on! You know that if you have kids, you have had stained up clothes! I hate the store stain removers because of all the chemicals. So I found a formula that works great for me. For those who don’t know, I am a Young living rep. I use our thieves cleaner for a lot…

Have feet that are rough or unsightly? Then maybe they need a bit of pampering. 1 cup Epsom salt 1/4 cup almond oil 1 teaspoon liquid Castile soap 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil (I prefer lavender and thieves) Let essential oils soak in the Epsom salt. Once blended add the almond oil and…

In my family, ice packs are always needed. Between sports and well, just being clumsy, it comes in handy having them around. You can make these at home and they are always ready.   3 parts water (1 1/2 cup) 1 part rubbing alcohol (1/2 cup) in sandwich bags or I prefer the food savor…