DIY

Love being outdoors but hate getting bit by bugs? Here's a non-toxic, natural homemade alternative to those harmful store-bought bug repellents. The bonus is this DIY version works as well as [...]

This delicious and healthy homemade cereal is a much healthier option to store bought cereals and tastes like a cross between Grape Nuts and Cracklin' Oat Bran.

Eliminate toxins and stay clean and fresh with an affordable easy homemade deodorant. Best part is, you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.

Gluten-free and missing noodles? Look no further for delicious gluten free egg noodles. You're going to be shocked how simple these are to make!

Exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize all in one step! Repair those garden damaged hands with this quick and easy Gardener's Homemade Sugar Scrub recipe.

Avoid colds and the flu and boost your immune system this season with our homemade elderberry syrup elixir. Keep your entire family healthy and strong.

Never run out of baby wipes again! This quick and easy baby wipes recipe is so simple and won't break the bank. Grab those paper towels and let's go!

Spring brings scratchy throats, itchy/watery eyes, sneezing (a bazillion times a day!), stuffiness, and runny nose.

Commercial toothpastes are filled with harmful ingredients, artificial colors and flavors. This toothpaste will leave your teeth "straight from the dentist" clean!

“You’ll never get them clean” they said. “You’ll regret getting such dark flooring” they warned.

Not long ago, I was struggling with insomnia. I would feel exhausted, only to lay awake for hours, unable to sleep, no matter how many sheep I counted! The times I did fall asleep quickly, I [...]

Get a little crafty this year and whip up one of these incredible DIY Christmas gifts. There's an idea for everyone on your list.

Who loves a clean house? I do! But I've learned that spraying chemicals and detergents in my home doesn’t always make it “clean”. My home isn't perfectly clean, it's lived in, loved in, and played in!

One of the products I was startled by (and quite frankly had overlooked because I don't use it) was my husbands hair pomade. It scored a whopping 10 on EWG's scale of harmful chemicals. This DIY [...]

We wanted to replace empty spoken words with ones written from the fullness of experience, learning and memories.

With so many benefits and uses, Frankincense essential oil has earned the title as the “king” of all essential oils.

Magnesium oil can help reverse deficiencies, improve calcium absorption and promote great sleep. It's easy and inexpensive to make at home, we'll show you how!

Whatever the occasion, whatever the gift, it can be presented beautifully, with a few simple items from around the house. Learn a valuable lesson from my Mama: give. Give from your heart, give of [...]

One of the easiest ways to use lavender essential oil for sleep is by making this simple pillow spray. Just a couple sprays on your pillows or linens is all it takes for sweet dreams.

Now that we've established the reasons to never consume Cool Whip again...what do we when we need this light yet sturdy fluff for a recipe?

Everyone needs an easy homemade salted caramel sauce in their repertoire, this one is a healthier option, made without refined sugar!

Making your own Vapor Chest Rub is easy and affordable, and won't put dangerous chemicals on your skin. A healthy solution this cold and flu season.

Hearty soups and stews have made their way back to our menu, and one of our standard sides is none other than the basic cornbread.

Making soap can seem like a feat, but with a few kitchen tools, some coconut oil and essential oils you’ll never buy soap again.

No more harmful ingredients from store bought soaps. Homemade foaming hand soap is quick and simple and will save your family money. The best part is you can mix and match your favorite scents [...]

As though there weren't enough reasons to love coconut oil, we're about to add six more to the list!

A fine powder, called Diotomaceous Earth, obliterated those tiny Hymenoptera villains like no other OTC product could do.

The mosquitoes were going post apocalypse on us as I frantically searched for the elusive spray. Those buggies laid into me 20 times before I could ward them off.

This lotion recipe is very versatile - you can customize it for anyone in the family and it’s made from just a few ingredients featuring beneficial essential oils.

My oral hygiene routine (and a DIY whitening toothpaste powder recipe) that noticeably whitens my teeth and cleans my gums without harmful or damaging chemicals.

Now that I know about the dangers of what’s lurking in those store bought sunscreens, I’d have to say my girls were RIGHT to put up a fight.

Coconut milk should never have more than two ingredients: coconut and water. Homemade coconut milk is a cinch to make! And I'm going to share three ways to Do.It.Yourself!

Delicious apple waffles made from “scratch”- served up with melty butter, and homemade plum syrup.

This healthy, quick & easy Bisquick mix is perfect for pancakes, waffles, biscuits, dumplings and even strawberry shortcake! Mix up a batch and have it on hand for quick and easy meals that don't [...]

For many, this is where the rubber meets the road to sticking out these "healthy changes". You may find buying organic or chemical free products is perfectly fine. But for others, the financial [...]

Who doesn't want beautiful pearly whites? There's something about white teeth that brightens up any smile.

This is the perfect solution while travelling, camping or those days there's just no time for suds!

Little Miss Muffet was on to something ya'll...sitting there on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey.

This vanilla pudding beats any pudding my grandma ever made! (Good thing she doesn't read the internet, eh?)

…all this “anti-bad bug” goodness each time you apply a little sanitizer!”