Having a baby is such an exciting time--and you want to do EVERYTHING perfect...or at least I do...can't really speak for you. So, before I do anything (and I mean ANYTHING--even clean house or treat allergies), I try to do some research. And since this is my second pregnancy, I've identified my favorite Pregnancy-Safe Essential Oils so your research is just that much easier than mine was! During the first trimester of pregnancy, experts (I will go ahead and say that I am not an expert as I push my glasses up my nose anyway) say not to use essential oils. So, as soon as you find out, Keep Reading >>>
Very Blueberry Sugar Scrub
Are you feeling blue? Do you travel into the wild blue yonder once in a blue moon? Did you order the blue plate special out of the blue and think it deserves a blue ribbon? Does a blue sky make you talk until you're blue in the face? Would a blue screen of death leave you saying "What in the blue blazes?!" Do the blue bloods with their blueprints and blue books make you want to phone those true blue boys in blue? Do you want me to stop talking about things that are blue and just tell you how to make this Very Blueberry Sugar Scrub already? Alright, alright, I'll do what you want...just don't Keep Reading >>>
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Sugar Scrub
I've never really been a follower of that whole "go organic" movement. It's hard to care about that kind of thing when you can barely afford the regular, non-organic foods. But now that I've got the choice, I still can't say that I know what I'm doing when it comes to the world of organic things - what's actually better for you and what doesn't really matter. But there's one big exception: natural beauty products? I am all over that. That's why, in honor of America's favorite upcoming Hallmark holiday, I made this Valentine's Day Strawberry Sugar Scrub to make sure I'm ready for the big Keep Reading >>>
25 Scent-sational Sugar Scrubs For Fabulously Flawless Skin
Harsh weather leaving you with sad skin? No worries, we've got the solution: these scent-sational sugar scrubs will leave your skin fabulously flawless, and they all smell ah-maz-ING! Don't give in to flaky, dry, dusty skin, give it some 'sugar' instead! Trust us - you'll thank us when you're older. Have fun! 25 Scent-sational Sugar Scrubs For Fabulously Flawless Skin 1. When you make this lime coconut sugar scrub, you'll definitely feel better. 2. Roses are red, and candy is sweet, but it's this Valentine strawberry scrub that can't be beat! 3. Next time you get a craving for Keep Reading >>>
10 Amazing Reasons You Should Start Drinking More Water TODAY!
Water is an essential for life and I know, and you know it too. But why? What exactly is so great about water? It's tasteless and colorless so what makes it so amazing? Well, I want to share with you 10 Amazing Benefits of Water so you can stop wondering and start drinking...more water! 10 Amazing Benefits of Water 1. Ability to lose weight. Water helps keep us full especially when ingested before meals. Because we feel fuller, we are less likely to eat as much and that will help us lose that extra weight. 2. Promotes healthy digestion. Hate feeling constipated or sluggish? Increase Keep Reading >>>
About The Time My Eye Swelled So Badly I Looked Like Rocky Balboa
I've been on a kick lately to take better care of my skin. I'm in my thirties, I've accepted that I'm aging, and there are things I can do to age more gracefully, shall we say. It's all fun and games until your eyes swell shut! Yup, I changed my facial routine and ended up looking like Rocky Balboa for a day... About The Time My Eye Swelled So Badly I Looked Like Rocky Balboa Top of the list has been to smear my face in all the skin care things. All of them! Spoiler, this is a really bad idea. The best practice is to introduce a new product and give that one product a two week Keep Reading >>>
How I Learned Not To Use Dollar Store Razors Near My Lady Bits…
This year we're really trying to cut costs. Since I've transitioned to writing full time I'm always looking for ways to save a buck. The other week we decided to visit our new dollar store and load up on some essential items where cost cutting is allowed. We were strolling the aisles, looking for some awesome, cheap finds and wound up in the toiletry section. And thus begins the story of how I learned not to use dollar store razors near my lady bits. How I Learned Not To Use Dollar Store Razors Near My Lady Bits... But back to the toiletry section. That's where I saw them. Seven Keep Reading >>>
Put The Lime In The Coconut Sugar Scrub
Alas summer is over and school has started and everything will be pumpkin spiced from now until March. But for those of us who don't want to smell like a pumpkin pie, there Has to be an alternative, right? Right?? I submit to you: Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub. Okay, so some hardasses would say this is a scent best held for spring and summer, but I disagree. For those of us who prefer the fresh scent of coconut and citrusy lime there is no better time than fall. Why? Because that's the only way we can combat the onslaught of pumpkin spice and burnt brown sugar and vanilla. It isn't that those Keep Reading >>>
The Perfect MAN-icure
I personally don't know any woman that would turn down getting a pedicure if the opportunity presented itself. As for a man, that is a total different ball game. My husband won't let anyone near his feet even if I convince him that the manliest of men go to the salon to get pedicures! So I finally talked him into allowing me to give him The Perfect MAN-icure. No, I don't mean a manicure like you get on your hands, I mean a manly pedicure and today we are working with AmLactin to share just how to do it! The Perfect MAN-icure Before we get started, there a few DONT'S I want to Keep Reading >>>
Get Clean with Rosemary Soap
Soap is one of those common household items that I never think about until I'm washing my hands and discover that I've only got the "water" part of "soap and water." This happens to me way too often - someone should probably come and revoke my adult card. And I'm not saying that making my own soap is magically going to solve this forgetfulness problem, but it's way more fun to Get Clean with Rosemary Soap that I've made myself than taking the walk of shame through the store when I run out of the liquid stuff yet again. What You'll Need to Make Rosemary Soap: 1/4 brick Melt and Pour Keep Reading >>>
Affordable Skin Care Products
Not to hate on high end skin care, but damn is that stuff expensive! Like did they go to heaven to retrieve the tears of angels for this toner? Did Johnny Depp personally kiss each one of these cleansers before they were put on the shelf? Does it come with an esthetician to expertly apply this for me? Why is it 200 dollars though? The good news is, there really are products at your local grocery store that can cover every basic skin care need. No, I'm not kidding. Behold: an affordable skin care routine and products... PM Cleansing: At the end of the day, I remove my makeup with Keep Reading >>>
Break Up With your Makeup!
I am one of those people who loves makeup. I have drawers and drawers of it. I can't stop buying cosmetics, and I think they are totally fun to own! But the truth is, I don't wear them that often, why? Because the less makeup you wear, the better your skin looks! No, seriously, try it. It's a perpetual cycle, and we should all break up with our makeup today! Why You Should Break Up with Your Makeup Makeup is making most of us look older. I know we think it hides spots and blemishes, but the truth is, it's just living in our laugh lines and nose crinkles. Caked up in there, clogging Keep Reading >>>
Shark Fin Soap
Sharks get dirty too which means they need a way to get clean! This Shark Fin Soap should do the trick and be one that makes them feel all warm and fuzzy inside (I like to think they have a big heart but their appetite gets the best of them). So make this Shark Week one to remember and make this soap with the kids (supervise of course since the melted soap gets hot). The best part about this craft is that these are fit for tiny hands since they are mini soaps! SO CUTE! Supplies Needed to Make Shark Fin Soap: Shark Fin Silicone Mold Young Living Pan Away Essential Oil Clear Melt Keep Reading >>>
Citrus Fresh Body Butter
Sometimes it is a chore just to get out of bed. Add in thoughts of having to take care of other human beings (aka your family) and it's enough to make a woman want to run away from home somedays. That's okay, though, because it could be that all you need is a little pick-me-up to get you going. This citrus fresh body butter is exactly what you've been needing. With a refreshing citrus scent and skin smoothing essentials like shea butter, mango butter, and coconut oil, mornings will become your new favorite time of the day. Enjoy! What You Need To Make Citrus Fresh Body Butter: 1/2 cup Keep Reading >>>
Homemade Face Mask
This winter has seemed exceptionally long and cold. With the cold comes dry skin, chapped skin, and inevitably irritated and acne prone skin. That's exactly where my skin condition lies now. I've been playing around with some homemade masks and skin care products that will get my skin and complexion feeling and looking better. This Homemade Face Mask is wonderful! Homemade Face Scrub Ingredients: 1 tbsp honey - local raw honey if possible 1 tbsp coconut oil - virgin organic 1/2 cup oatmeal Instructions: Begin by grinding the oatmeal to a course yet fine Keep Reading >>>
The Best Essential Oil Deal
If you are a regular here, you know that we have recently started using and LOVING our Young Living Essential oils! We’ve been diffusing our Peace and Calming for the last two weeks during school work, and have even made some really simple kid-made gifts. That’s why I am SUPER EXCITED to share the best essential oil deal on the internet with you! Did you see that? Crazy right? I know! It is crazy. It is the best essential oil deal around! I’m kinda so excited I can’t contain myself. So, here it is, plain and simple. If you purchase any premium Young Living Essential Keep Reading >>>
Essential Oil Beauty Hacks
I have recently gotten really into essential oils. The thing is, they're good for all sorts of things, and I love putting a couple of drops into sugar scrub or bath salts. But one of my favorite things to use essential oils in is my beauty regimen! It took a little while for me to figure out which oil does what, so that's why I put together this list of essential oil beauty hacks. Beauty Hacks Using Essential Oils Chamomile Essential Oil: Chamomile helps calm the skin. It can soothe irritated areas like spider veins, psoriasis, acne scars, eczema, and sunburns. Thyme Essential Keep Reading >>>
Make Your Own Bath Salt
I am a total sucker for baths. I take one every single day. Sometimes two if it's just been one of those days. But, all those fancy bath pamper products cost a fortune, so I save money by making my own! Seriously the cost of this Make Your Own Bath Salt is about $1.05 per jar. It takes about three minutes to make, and it's so easy even my daughter can do it! Want to know how to make this bath salt yourself? All you need to Make Your Own Bath Salt is: Epsom Salt (I like the Lavender scented one, but you can buy either kind from the Dollar Store.) Baking Soda (Again, dollar store-- Keep Reading >>>
