DIY Natural Blog

How To Make Sour Cream & Creme Fraiche Naturally

Learning how to make sour cream is surprisingly easy, and it sets in just 24 hours. It’s not necessarily cheaper, but making your own always has its perks!

Make Bacuri Body Butter for Supple Summer Skin

Bacuri butter absorbs into the skin very easily. It is wonderful for mature skin, scratches, burns, and also insect bites, eczema, hair care, and even scars.

Learn About and Grow Your Own Ancient Grains

Ancient grains were grown by our ancestors. They are heirloom varieties, grown without lab modification, chemical fertilizers, or pesticides. They were more healthful and nutritious than most grains found in stores today.

Fermented Vegetables: Simple, Delicious, and Rich in Probiotics!

At first I was intimidated to make fermented vegetables, but I soon discovered that fermenting any vegetable is just as simple and fun as making sauerkraut.

Grow Crystals: A Great Summer Project for Kids

Growing crystals is a fun learning experience, for kids and adults. Learn how to grow crystals that are large, small, in different colors and shapes, and even in geode formations!

A Gentle and Exfoliating DIY Facial Polish Recipe

This gentle and effective DIY Face Polish leaves skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated, not red, flaky, or overly dry. It’s my favorite way to get glowing skin!

Homemade Shower Cleaner for Mold and Mildew

We have high humidity all year. That means mold in shower, toilet, and other secluded areas. I remove the shower mildew and mold with this homemade shower cleaner.

Homemade Face Wash: A Natural Liquid Facial Cleanser

This homemade face wash is a natural facial cleanser that works great, is inexpensive, and easy to make. You can also tailor it to your specific skin type.

Natural Homemade Mosquito/Insect/Bug Repellent

This natural homemade insect repellent is great for mosquitos, flies, and other annoying warm season bugs. Use the recipes as they are or tweak to your liking and begin applying your bug spray with confidence. You’ll never buy commercial sprays again!

Learning How to Make Confetti is Simple and Fun!

Before learning how to make confetti at home I used to buy it from a craft store. Making the party favor myself is a fun, simple, and economical skill.

DIY Perfume with Lavender & Vanilla Essential Oils

I make most of my own personal products but for the longest time couldn’t find a natural perfume I was comfortable with. So I made my own DIY Perfume! This one is Lavender Vanilla, but you can use the recipe to make any scent you like.

Learn How To Make Homemade Lye From Wood Ash

As a soap maker, people always ask me about lye. Why I use it, it is toxic, what are the precautions, and even how to make lye at home. It’s actually simple to make lye from scratch. Here’s how!

Ditch the Citronella Candle and Diffuse Essential Oils

Today I show you why I switched from the commercial citronella candle to diffusing my favorite essential oil mosquito repellent blend. It just works better, and it’s natural!

Homemade Gummy Bears: A Healthy Snack Idea

Here’s a healthy snack idea, homemade gummy bears! They’re delicious, easy to make, and unlike nasty commercial bears, contain only healthy ingredients.

Natural Herbal Hair Dyes You Can Make At Home

Homemade hair dye is easier than you think. If you’re looking to ditch chemical salon solutions to do it yourself naturally, this is the article for you!

Learn How to Make Your Own DIY Sheet Mask

Making your own DIY sheet mask is very simple and very inexpensive. Doing it yourself allows you to customize the mask to your particular skin type or need.

Homemade Eucalyptus & Chamomile Healing Salve

I’m very pleased with how this DIY Eucalyptus and Chamomile Healing Salve turned out. It soothes and heals all our scrapes and cuts quite well, and our kids have a lot of them!

A Natural and Moisturizing Homemade Body Wash

Homemade body wash that is moisturizing and natural is easier to make than you think. With this combination of ingredients, this moisturizing body wash is gentle enough to use on your face, and also makes a rich lathering shave soap.