How to Eat Well, Live Healthy and Love Life with More Balance and Less Stress
This cucumber water recipe was brought to you by my scorching hot Carolina summer. It will help you figure out how to make cucumber water easily. When you sit outside in the heaviness of southern heat and humidity, you tend to contemplate the possibility of a cool, refreshing beverage. That’s where cucumber water comes in….
It’s time to ditch the harsh bleaching kits and learn how to naturally lighten your hair at home… without bleach! Bleach can cause serious damage to your hair and scalp, and it’s best to avoid it if at all possible. Luckily, there are several ways to lighten your hair at home without it! What about…
Today we’re going to ditch the commercial cough syrup and trade it for a natural remedy that works even better. This recipe is made with all-natural, food-based ingredients that provide instant cough relief – and it tastes amazing, too! The truth is, we reach for over-the-counter remedies because we don’t know there’s an easy, natural alternative….
Want to learn how to reduce stress hormones? You’re in the right place. Reducing chronically high stress hormones is sort of my life’s mission. Stress is, well, stressful. Sometimes we even get stressed out about how much stress we’re under! (Speaking from experience here.) But you don’t want to get caught up in that vicious…
Completely overwhelmed with stress? It’s not uncommon! Adaptogenic herbs can help our bodies cope with stress, and the benefits go pretty deep. What are adaptogens? The official adaptogenic definition is: a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. Basically, adaptogens help neutralize the…
This simple peppermint foot scrub can be used both as a foot soak and to exfoliate the feet. It’s soothing and cooling, and is the perfect home remedy for dry, rough, cracked feet! How to Use This Recipe as a Foot Scrub If your feet or heels are rough and cracked, exfoliating them is a…
Bigger isn’t always better, but there’s something mischievously fun about making a giant chocolate chip cookie. And when I realized I could bake a giant cookie recipe in my beloved cast iron pan… well, I may never make “normal” cookies again. This giant chocolate chip cookie is pure old-fashioned goodness. Simple ingredients come together to…
This smooth and ultra creamy DIY matcha body butter is a great way to moisturize dry skin this summer! Made with natural antioxidant-rich matcha green tea, this DIY matcha body butter is scented with lavender essential oil to help soothe and comfort the skin after being in the sun. Working with traditional plant-based moisturizers like shea…
Deep breathing exercises just might save your sanity. Check out your breathing the next time you feel angry, stressed or anxious. Chances are when negative emotions run high, your breaths become short and shallow. This is your body’s natural response to stress, but paying more attention to your breathing patterns can help you “cushion” that stress…
These sweet little lotion bars are the perfect blend of natural ingredients to soothe and soften dry, winter skin. Use a heart-shaped mold and a romantic blend of three essential oils to create a fun Valentine’s Day project out of this lotion bar recipe. Why I Love Solid Lotion Bars Solid lotion bars are super…
Use this healthier Cream of Anything Soup Mix recipe in place of the canned variety for all of the flavor without the extra sodium, calories, and fat. This soup mix is perfect for busy days… During the school year, I spend my days homeschooling and my evenings taking the kids to martial arts or…
A romantic massage is a great way to bond and spend quality time together as a couple. And it starts with the right massage oil recipe! This DIY sensual massage oil is non-greasy and contains essential oils known for inspiring a romantic mood. Choosing the Best Carrier Oil for Your Sensual Massage A good massage…
This homemade shaving cream recipe is perfect for anyone who has sensitive or dry skin. Not only does this natural DIY shaving cream prevent razor burn – the ultra-rich, witch-hazel based formula also moisturizes and protects even the most sensitive skin. Shaving is *rough* on your skin! If you have sensitive or dry skin, shaving…
I know you can’t see me, but I’m pretty much bursting at the seams with what I’m going to share. You’ve probably heard me talk a lot about loving your body, embracing yourself for who you are, and improving your self-worth. This will fit in perfectly with all of those themes. But first, why is all this…
Last week I talk about how much discovering my Type of beauty changed my life in this post. The short version is: learning how to express my true self skyrocketed my confidence! This week I’m so excited to announce that the wonderful folks at Dressing Your Truth® have created an amazing offer just for you…
Craving peanut butter? We’ve all been there. Standing with a spoon and a half-empty jar of peanut butter and wondering how we downed 1,000 calories worth without blinking. Ah, yes. It happens to the best of us. But did you ever wonder why you’re craving peanut butter and can’t stop giving in? If you think…
I created this simple three-ingredient lavender and magnesium bath melts recipe that not only feels incredibly luxurious and help you relax in your bath, but they are also easy and affordable to make. Let’s also discuss how to promote a restful sleep and how these bath melts can help. There are a lot of factors…
Healthy habits may not be as healthy as you think. Do you ever get the feeling you’re doing everything “right” for your health and still getting nowhere? Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. I’ve felt that way dozens of times during the last few years since I began my health journey. And it is…
Stress… is it all in your head or something that comes from the outside? It’s both actually. How we think about life can certainly impact our level of emotional stress. But stress isn’t just emotional. Stress is anything that raises your stress hormones–which means not eating enough, nutrient deficiencies, lack of sleep, or even an…
My natural creamy magnesium deodorant recipe not only fights odor causing bacteria, but it’s gentle on skin and helps to increase the level of magnesium in your body to help with everyday aches and pains. Switching to a natural deodorant can make a big difference in your health. Not only are you allowing your body…
From aluminum in deodorant to mercury in dental fillings, metal toxicity comes at us from every angle these days. The presence of these heavy metals (and others such as arsenic, cadmium and lead) has increased as industrialization and its waste products spread. We can work to avoid these substances as much as possible, but some…
Want your coconut oil weight loss questions answered? I’m dishing up the “why” and the “how-to” so you can get started right away. One thing is for sure: fact and fiction are hard to sort through when it comes to how to lose weight with coconut oil – or really, with any kind of weight…
When I learned that coconut oil can help with acne and clear skin, I was super excited. Nourishing your skin with coconut oil is just so simple and quite cheap. Here’s what I learned about how to use coconut oil for acne. Coconut oil for acne was at the top of my list of posts…
Learn about the unique benefits of a coconut oil detox – a short term cleanse that harnesses the power of coconut oil to jump-start weight loss and give the body energy to heal. What in the world is a coconut oil detox? This cleanse seems a little crazy at first. I’m right there with you….
I’ve been hunting around and tweaking coconut oil fudge recipes until I came up with the simplest one-step recipe I’ve ever found. Bonus? It tastes freakin’ awesome. Coconut is fast becoming one of my favorite real food products. Now, I’ll be perfectly honest: I usually buy expeller-pressed (refined) coconut oil. Frankly, I find this…
