Homegrown & Healthy

Since school is back in session, I have noticed sickness is spreading about.  This time of year Josh comes down with some kind of virus and well then that means I will too.  Now with that in mind its time to put my herbs to use.  First on my list is Oregano.  Making oil of […]

Have you ever made your own homemade natural play dough before? It’s easier than you’d think! Read below to see how (and why!). During the past 8 years or so I’ve been on a quest to eliminate as many chemicals and toxins from our home as possible.  This has meant growing our own fruits and vegetables, raising […]

Are you becoming an essential oil enthusiast? If so, you will want to have your oils close at hand. A quick sniff of a calming, invigorating or motivating oil can sometimes be the ticket to getting through a difficult day. Aromatherapy jewelry, like this DIY Essential oil diffuser necklace, is perhaps the most efficient and easiest way to […]

By now I’m sure you’re aware of my love for homemade skincare. I’m all about mixing up masks and exfoliants in my kitchen. And folks, this easy-peasy mask has to be one of my favorites. Now, this doesn’t look like oatmeal. But it is. To be more precise: it’s oat flour. Using giant oat flakes, while maybe effective for some people, […]

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Dawn. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. First off, our first Vlog post. Wee! I’m on camera! I finally made a visit out to the garden yesterday to get some serious weeding done. Sorry […]

Since having to go dairy-free while nursing, I use a lot of coconut milk. And store bought canned or boxed stuff just isn’t me. Why buy something overpriced and full of unnecessary ingredients when you can make it yourself? So I make it myself. It’s really pretty easy, but when I’m done making it, I’m […]

In our house there are a few common phrases that are thrown around. For example, if you ask my two-year-old what she wants to eat she’ll answer with “Chinese food” or “pizza” nine times out of ten. That other one time the answer is usually “mashed potatoes”. She’s a weirdo, I know. This morning I […]

It’s starting to get colder. You know that winter is on its way and with it comes the cold and flu season. But you don’t have to fret, because here is an immune boosting tea that you can use right now to get strong! Besides that, we don’t always have to get sick every year, […]

GLYCERIN SOAP This recipe uses glycerin soap. It’s slightly soft, nonscented, uncolored.  I prefer this soap in my skincare routine because it doesn’t have a rich lather, or anything else for that matter (no dyes, no chemicals, nuttin). Its extra beneficial because it has most of its fatty compounds still intact, leaving you with a […]