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Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies

I don't think anyone enjoys cleaning their bathrooms. And they have to be cleaned so frequently! Since I wanted to spend less time cleaning my bathrooms, I went looking for things that could help speed up the chore. I found a few commercial products that might have done the job, but they were made with too many chemicals for me to use them comfortably. On top of that, the cost of buying them every ... Read More about Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies

Homemade Mojito Gel Air Fresheners

By Jody Smith

I am often reaching for products to freshen up the air in my home, but many candles, air fresheners, and other products contain some pretty toxic ingredients. I have been trying to cut all that out of our lives for awhile now (candles are hard to give up) and I am always experimenting, looking for ways to substitute with more natural products. Generally it is my essential oils that come to the ... Read More about Homemade Mojito Gel Air Fresheners

DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals

By Jody Smith

There are few things in my homemaking that satisfy me more than soft and fragrant laundry! I love when I am putting away my family's clothes and a wonderful smell is in the air. What makes that smell? Fabric softener and laundry boosters like Purex Crystals! Did you know that you can make practically the same laundry crystals at home at a fraction of the cost and without all the added harmful ... Read More about DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals

DIY Cuticle Cream

By Jody Smith

Argan oil was one of my greatest beauty finds! By itself, it is like a miracle product for hair, skin, and nails, and when you combine it with a few other natural ingredients you get a powerhouse of moisturizing and healing! So it was the natural choice for my DIY Cuticle Cream! This cream can help soothe and heal damaged cuticles, or maintain healthy ones! The lavender essential oil in ... Read More about DIY Cuticle Cream

DIY Dry Dog Shampoo

By Jody Smith

Maybe the weather is too cold for a bath, or maybe your pup just doesn’t enjoy a weekly dip in the tub and you don’t have the energy to do battle. This dry shampoo is the perfect solution for you and your stinky fur baby! Between baths it is a great way to freshen fur by deodorizing while helping to remove dirt and oils from their skin and fur. All you need are 3 simple and safe ingredients and 5 ... Read More about DIY Dry Dog Shampoo

DIY Dry Shampoo for Brunettes

By Jody Smith

Some days you just don’t have time to wash your hair, or maybe daily washing is just too hard on your hair but you still need something to freshen it up. This dry shampoo recipe is the perfect way to freshen up your hair and absorb some of the oil, leaving it soft, less greasy, and scented beautifully! Making it at home costs pennies and is so easy to do that there is no need to run to the store ... Read More about DIY Dry Shampoo for Brunettes