Technically speaking, soap is a combination of oil/fat, liquid, and lye. Here’s the thing… lye is a highly caustic alkaline solution, which can cause severe burns on your skin. If you choose to make soap (from scratch) you’ll need to use caution and wear proper protection. So… can you make soap without lye? Well… yes and no. While lye is…
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How to Make Soap Without Lye | Using Essential Oils
DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub Recipe
This easy DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub Recipe works wonders on dry hands and feet. Ready for a little self-care? This DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub is perfect! You only need four ingredients and about 3 minutes of time to whip up this recipe. Apply it to hands and/or feet for a relaxing spa day at home. What You Need to Make…
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Homemade Garbage Disposal Bombs | How to Fix A Smelly Garbage Disposal
I think we’ve all been there… you walk out to the kitchen and something smells… bad! Is it the trash? Is it something in the fridge? Nope and nope. It’s the garbage disposal. Yuck! Let’s chat about how to fix a smelly garbage disposal with homemade garbage disposal bombs. Garbage disposals are notorious for causing some pretty funky odors. This…
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Fall Diffuser Blends | Perfect for The Holidays
Create a warm and cozy vibe with these fall diffuser blends formulated from actual baking recipes. Not only are these diffuser blends perfect for fall… they’ll carry you right through the holiday season. The smells of fall have got to be some of the best: cinnamon, clove, orange. Yum. There are a few ways to get these warm, cozy scents…
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Natural Homemade Lip Scrub Recipe | How to Make Lip Scrub At Home
I live where the winters are harsh. I was told (by my dad… the man of random facts) that, during the winter months, most homes in our area are drier than the Sahara Desert. I fact-checked this and he was right. Yikes! No wonder my skin gets so dry. I’m not sure which is worse: dry hands or dry lips….
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