While perusing World Market the other day, I came across an aesthetically pleasing body oil and roll-on combo that really caught my eye. The simple yet beautiful body oil was a clear 4oz dropper bottle filled with clear carrier oil and real rose buds while another had real lavender flowers. Unfortunately, after giving each a […]
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DIY Lavender Sachet Dream Pillows
Placing herbs beneath one’s pillow is a practice that dates back centuries. Depending on which herb you chose, they were thought to induce vivid dreams, bring good dreams, attract true love, deter evil, foresee the future, and keep nightmares at bay. Nowadays, herbal sachets are used to infuse closets, linens, and dresser drawers with pleasing […]
All-Natural Homemade Vanilla Extract
Don’t you just love being able to make some of your favorite store-bought items at home for a fraction of the cost? I know I do, and homemade vanilla extract is no exception. This little project is quick and simple to throw together and makes the perfect homemade vanilla extract you can use in all […]
DIY Elderberry Syrup for Cold and Flu – Potent, Quick, & Easy!
Around this time of year, when summer is about halfway over, I start to think about cold and flu remedies I need to get started before the weather gets cooler. You may be wondering why I need to start now and the short answer is – herbal remedies take a looong time, up to six […]
The Perfect DIY Oil Cleanser Recipe for Oily Skin
I’ve been following the oil cleansing method for some years now, and my skin hasn’t been better! In fact, I very rarely get breakouts anymore – usually just one pimple, and that almost always coincides with my cycle. But it wasn’t always like this. The journey to finding the perfect balance of oils for my […]
Camper’s Cascade Forest Dry Shampoo Recipe
you’re out in the wilderness for several days, personal hygiene can go by the wayside in favor of more primitive methods like taking a dip in chilly lakes, using body wipes, or just going all-natural, but if you’re a stickler for feeling fresh on the trail like me, then this simple dry shampoo recipe is […]