Natural and Organic Living
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Upcycled Juice Box Plant Starters
This is a sponsored post for Juicy Juice, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love finding creative ways to upcycle, recycle and use things that more often than not would often become trash! Since my kids LOVE Juicy Juice and go through tons of juice boxes a week. Especially right now with Covid-19 and having all 5 kids at home 24/7 homeschooling, hanging out and being bored out of their minds. I find having easy to grab snacks and treats a good way to help us all keep our sanity and enjoy our time at home a little more. Having all of the kids home has created a…
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Lemon Rosemary Sugar Scrub
I love making homemade anything! Especially when it’s an easy project I can do with my kids. It’s even better when it’s a great gift giving project. We love to make homemade soaps, scrubs and bath bombs to give as gifts for friends and family members. This Homemade Lemon Rosemary Sugar Scrub is one of our favorites! It’s super easy to make. Plus it feels and smells so refreshing. Sugar scrubs are fantastic for exfoliating and moisturizing your skin. Making your skin feel so soft and smooth. Additionally, this Lemon Rosemary Sugar Scrub is not only amazing for making your skin feel so soft and refreshed. But it has many…
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All Natural Stainless Steel Cleaner
With four kids and all stainless steel appliances I feel like I am having to constantly clean them. I actually got to a point where I was just tired of doing it myself. So I decided it would become my kids chore. The only problem was I didn’t want them handling the nasty chemicals, so after doing some research I decided to make my own all natural cleaner…and it works great! What you need: Microfiber Cloth 1 cup White Vinegar 1 cup water 3 drops Dawn Dish Soap Empty Spray Bottle 5-6 drops Lavender Essential oil (optional) Directions In a two cup measuring cup, mix white vinegar, water and Dawn…
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Lavender Sleepy Time Bath Salts
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and these refreshing Sleepy Time Lavender Bath Salts would make the perfect gift! Simply put this relaxing colorful mixture together, put it in a cute container and label it for mom! How awesome is that! As a mom, I can tell you I would be stoked for this homemade gift. Ingredients 2 cups Epson Salts Lavender essential oils Purple Food Coloring Jar or Container Directions This project is super easy, and perfect for the kids to do themselves for mom, grandma, their teachers or other family members. Simply mix Epson salt, 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil and 3 drops of purple food coloring…
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Homemade Bug Spray Repellent – 100% Natural
Living in Kansas we have major bug problems! Seriously, I have never been anywhere else that requires you to apply bug spray EVERY TIME you go outside in the summer and spring. We are a very active family and really enjoy spending out time outside as a family, playing basketball, riding bikes, swimming and just enjoying the outdoors. As a mom I am always thinking about whats best for my family and honestly I just can’t stand the idea of putting harmful chemicals all over my kids bodies. So I was really excited to try out this all natural homemade DIY Bug Spray and Repellent. Let me tell you –…
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Homemade All Natural Lip Balm (Strawberry Cream Frosting)
I have found a new love – making my own all natural homemade lip balm! Use see I have always disliked how over the counter lip glosses, balms and chapsticks all have alcohol and ingredients known to dry out your lips. Since coconut oil has amazing qualities I wasn’t surprised when I learned that it makes the perfect base for lip balms. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 -3 Tablespoons Strawberry Gelatin Mix 3-4 Cream Cheese Frosting Essential Oils Supplies Spoon Microwave safe bowl lip balm container Directions In a microwave safe bowl scoop the coconut oil and set microwave to 30 seconds. Once coconut oil is fully melted add…
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12 All Natural DIY Cleaning Hacks
Cleaning the house is already not the funnest job on the planet, but it is made worse with all of the nasty chemicals. I have found that there are several everyday household products that when combined and used properly can actually do a fantastic job at cleaning and without harmful chemicals. For these cleaning hacks you will only need a few ingredients…Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda, Lemon, Vinegar and if you so desire possibly some yummy smelling essential oils! Listed below are some of my most favorite DIY cleaner recipes and hacks EVER! Streak-Free Window/Glass Cleaner: I have been making my own glass cleaner for a few years now with just vinegar,…
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All Natural PineSol (Wood Cleaner)
Honestly I have always loved the clean and shine that Pine Sol has provided my wood surfaces, but I just can’t get past all of the harmful chemicals! I hate using toxic chemicals in my house if at all possible. Thankfully I found this awesome All Natural DIY PineSol recipe! It seriously works just as good as the name brand PineSol and without all of the nasty stinky chemicals! In fact I love the smell of this Homemade Pine Sol. It smells so fresh and clean! So I have mentioned harmful chemicals a few times. You may be wondering what exactly does that mean and what makes the brand name…
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Homemade Lemon Lavender Soap
Making my own soaps has definitely become a favorite hobby of mine! It is so simple and I mix fragrances and textures to make the perfect soothing lathering soap. One of my most favorite scents for helping calm, soothe and relax is of course lavender. Then add the fresh citrus zest of a lemon and wowzers – perfection!!! Lavender is most commonly known for it’s soothing effects, but what you may not know is that Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which can help heal minor burns and bug bites. Furthermore, there has been some research showing that Lavender oil is useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, and Homemade Bug Spray HERE. There have…
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All Natural DIY – All Purpose Cleaner
Making your own household cleaners is really incredibly simple and affordable. With just a couple common household products you can make all natural, chemical free All Purpose Cleaner. For this recipe you are really only using Vinegar and Baking Soda, then add in a few drops of your favorite scent in the form of essential oils (I like Lemon, Orange or a combination of Lavender and Peppermint). If you haven’t heard already, vinegar is amazing. It can be used for so much more than just cooking and making salad dressings, it is honestly one of the best cleaners out there! Vinegar is a natural antibacterial cleaner this is largely because of…
