Katie Vance

Five Lesser Known Carrier Oils and How to Use Them

A while back we wrote about a bunch of popular carrier oils and when to use them. Today we focus on 5 lesser known carrier oils and how (and why) to use them.

Make DIY Aromatherapy Christmas Tree Ornaments

These scented Christmas ornaments are made with natural terracotta clay. They are beautiful, elegant, and keep my home smelling fresh this Christmas season.

DIY Lip Balm for Kids, Also Great on Chapped Cheeks!

Learn how to make lip balm for kids to avoid the harsh chemical ingredients of store brands, and the expensive prices of natural brands. Carry in your bag and use on chapped lips, cheeks, and more!

DIY Winter Wonderland Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bombs

Enjoy this toilet bowl cleaner bomb recipe with a winter wonderland twist. Learn how to put a fun holiday wonderland spin our every day toilet bomb recipe!

A Conditioning DIY Beard Oil That Men Will Love

This DIY beard oil conditions your beard and soaks in easily without leaving a greasy feeling behind. Combing it through helps to evenly disperse the oils.

A DIY Whipped Hot Chocolate Body Butter Recipe

This DIY whipped body butter recipe is simple and inexpensive to make. Even though it looks good enough to eat, you better stick to using it for your skin!

Homemade Eczema Cream for Wedding Ring Rash

I made this homemade cream to heal my wedding ring rash and an itchy red rash that developed under my wedding ring. This simple, soothing cream works great!

10 Candy Alternatives for a Healthier Halloween

Typical Halloween candy is expensive, full of sugar, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, and worse. This list of healthy Halloween treats are a much better alternative!

5 Reasons You Should Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

I LOVE my indoor herb garden! Once planted and placed in my window, they have grown great. I’m excited to watch them and use them in meals, all winter long!

4 Natural Beauty Tips For a Healthier Beauty Routine

Let’s take a look at 4 natural beauty tips to help simplify and clean up your beauty routine. Along with the tips we’ll also share 10 DIY Natural beauty recipes!

Purify your Indoor Air with A DIY Succulent Garden

Having an indoor succulent garden is all the rage, and for good reason. These little buggers purify your air, are beautiful, and simple to grow. Learn how to plant and grow your own!

DIY Essential Oil Diffuser for Use as Jewelry & More

Make a DIY diffuser necklace out of natural terra cotta clay! The clay is affordable, easy to shape, and it retains grooves that trap essential oils.

Pain Relieving Massage Oil for Menstrual Cramps

With no success using OTC medications, I made a pain-relieving massage oil based on positive studies of essential oils for menstrual cramps.

Learn to Make Your Own DIY Wet Mop Cloth Refills

Save money by making a healthier homemade DIY wet mop refill. Not only does it clean well, the smell your homemade mop refills leave behind is also much better!

How to Grow, Dry & Use Lavender for Home & Beauty

Learn how to grow lavender and how to dry lavender! We’ll show you both, along with how to infuse the lavender for your natural DIY home and beauty projects!

Home Remedies for Sunburn and Summer Skin Care

When you think of “home remedies for sunburn,” aloe vera comes to mind right away, and for good reason. We compiled several aloe vera based remedies to help bolster your DIY summer skin care routines. Enjoy!

Ultra Moisturizing Three Ingredient DIY Body Butter

DIY body butter is so easy to make, and it is also very useful. Whip some up for a quick gift, a natural moisturizers, or even for baby lotion. I use this easy ultra-moisturizing body butter for everything!

A DIY Hard Water Stain Remover Recipe for Cleaning

Use this DIY hard water stain remover recipe to clean your toilets and anything else that builds up stains from hard water. It’s natural and easy to make!