I recently got my hands on a few new essential oils and have fallen utterly in love with yuzu and fine lavender. Just the other day, I created a homemade soy candle using these stunning essential oils and knew that I wanted to incorporate them in a few more DIY projects, hence today’s recipe – […]
Essential Oil Recipes
Trail Ointment Recipe for Cuts and Scrapes
Having a simple, lightweight ointment for cuts and scrapes is super handy when backpacking, camping, or even just for home use. Having one that’s made with all-natural ingredients is even better! I’ve recently found out that my Mt. Whitney trip this year is now official! So, come July, I’ll be backpacking with friends for a […]
One DIY Vapor Rub Recipe – To Rule Them All!
The last nasty cold I had left me feeling like I didn’t have at least three of my senses. I couldn’t smell, I couldn’t taste, I couldn’t hear, and my eyes were so gummed up that I couldn’t really see all that well so we might as well say that I couldn’t see either. The […]
DIY Hiker’s Calamine Lotion Stick
If you’re an avid hiker, chances are you’ve come across poison oak, poison ivy, or sumac along the way. There’s almost nothing worse than realizing that you’re either standing in a grove of the stuff or belatedly finding out you’ve brushed up against one of these rash-inducing plants. Whichever the case may be, getting poison […]
Smudge Stick Aromatherapy Roll-On
The dark half of the year can leave us feeling stagnant, slow-moving, drowsy, and in need of a pick-me-up. In my opinion, there’s no better way to accomplish this than making a smudge stick aromatherapy roll-on blend to help chase away negative energy, clarify the mind, and purify the home. This handy little roll-on is […]