Homemade

How to Add Swirls of Color to Your Handmade Soap

These soap colorants tips show you 6 different methods for adding swirls of color to your soap. The good news is, swirling the colors in isn’t complicated.

DIY Natural Mother’s Day Gifts to Give This Year

Each year I think ahead about fun homemade Mother’s Day gifts. I feel strongly about giving attention to mothers, because I know how hard they work. And now that I have a child of my own, I realize the importance of honoring moms on this special day!

Homemade Hand Scrub: Perfect for Gardeners and More

This homemade hand scrub gently exfoliates away stubborn dirt from my hands. I always include some gentle exfoliants as well as some nourishing oils to help keep my hands looking clean and moisturized.

Homemade Hummus: Simple, Delicious, & Healthy

Homemade hummus? Yes! With all the health benefits you could call hummus a wonder-food. And since making it at home is as easy as getting out your food processor, you’ll never have to worry about buying it at the store again!

Natural Beeswax Drawer Freshener for Your Clothes

I made this homemade drawer freshener because I was tired of the harmful chemicals used in commercial fabric softeners and detergents to mask odors in clothing. The ingredients in my recipe are natural and they work!

DIY Toilet Bombs that Clean, Disinfect, and Deodorize

These DIY toilet bombs allow you to deodorize and clean your toilet at the same time. These bombs are a simple homemade toilet bowl cleaner recipe that gets rid of the funk without having to use so much elbow grease!

Natural Scented Homemade Laundry Booster Crystals

It’s actually very simple to add scent to your laundry without spending a fortune! The following recipe for natural, homemade scented laundry crystals will infuse your laundry with the freshness of your favorite essential oil.

Easter Lotion Bars with Cocoa Butter, Beeswax, and Coconut Oil

These Easter lotion bars are great any time of year! They’re simple, keep well, and work great. Make them for personal use or gift-giving.

A Quick and Easy Homemade Celery Salt Recipe

I came up with this homemade celery salt recipe because it’s my go-to seasoning when I cook, and the ingredients in commercial brands had anti-caking agents and fillers, which should never be listed ingredients in food.

A Naturally Sweetened Homemade Condensed Milk

I make homemade sweetened condensed milk because most commercial brands contain high fructose corn syrup and are high in sodium. I love to use this recipe in my baking, it makes my cookie bars moist and delicious!

A Homemade Hazelnut Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe

This homemade sugar scrub is great for use on hands and feet. We made it a coffee sugar scrub because we love the smell the coffee imparts. This scrub also makes a great gift, especially around Valentine’s Day!

How to Make Blush: A Natural DIY Recipe for Blush Powder

Want to learn how to make blush? Read on. You can make your own cosmetics like eyeliner, concealing powder, this blush powder, and more!

How to Care for Sensitive Teeth Naturally

For sensitive teeth, I avoid xylitol, glycerine, fluoride, and sugar in toothpaste as they interfere with teeth’s ability to mineralize. Instead I make my own simple clay toothpaste, and do a few other simple, natural things.

10 Ways to Green Your Cleaning Routine in 2016

Homemade cleaners, for some reason, were the one area of natural living where I fell short. It was hard for me to believe they actually worked, but after using them, I found that couldn’t be further from the truth!

Homemade Toy and Treat Ideas for Your Kitty Cats

You and your kitty will love these homemade cat toy and treat recipes. What cat wouldn’t love a catnip mouse and catnip treats? You can make them any time of year, but they’re great for putting under the Christmas tree for your kitties!

Homemade Dog Treats and Toys Make Great Gifts

These homemade dog treats and toys can be made any time of the year, Christmas just gives you a great excuse. Gift them to your dog, and make some extras to give as gifts to the fellow dog lovers in your life.

DIY Stain, Spill, and Odor Removers for the Holidays

These homemade stain remover and odor eliminator solutions are all-natural and perfect for holiday parties, where someone ALWAYS manages to spill wine, gravy, or worse. This year clean your holiday messes naturally, and with confidence!

Homemade Holiday Bath Salts: Relax and Detoxify!

Homemade bath salts for the holidays! The stress of the holidays can lead to poor diet and even illness, so it’s time to relax and detoxify! One of the easiest ways to detox is to soak in a bath full of effective, detoxifying ingredients like these.