How to Eat Well, Live Healthy and Love Life with More Balance and Less Stress
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…
Three years ago, I moved into a home with something I never had before: granite countertops. Within a few weeks, I was searching for the best homemade granite cleaner… because, well, streaks. Here’s the perfect recipe that leaves my counters shiny and streak-free. At first, I loved how gorgeous my new granite counters were, but…
Ready to start brewing your own kombucha tea? This is the perfect place to start. I’ve included tutorials for beginners, as well as answers to common questions and my favorite flavored recipes! Top Kombucha Benefits Before we jump into the how-to, don’t forget about the “why” of kombucha! Kombucha has a ton of health benefits,…
Once you learn how to make this vanilla extract recipe, you’ll never go back to storebought again! This homemade vanilla is rich in flavor but very simple to make for baking or for gifts. You can also customize the flavor by using vodka, rum, or bourbon as the base. Choosing the right ingredients for your…
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…
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…
This homemade pedialyte recipe is the perfect natural rehydration drink for kids and adults. With orange juice plus added electrolytes, this easy-to-make drink will keep you hydrated during physical activity, illness, or stress. Why are electrolyte drinks beneficial? When you’re dealing with sickness, stress, or high levels of physical activity, staying hydrated is key. But…
Are you crashing at 3pm every day? Or is your mind racing at night when you should be sleeping? Or do you sometimes feel like everyday life is wrapped up in a fog? Amino acid therapy might be able to help. It’s true, the way you live and eat have a huge impact on how…
This chocolate zucchini muffin recipe hits the spot in the morning with a balance of green veggies, healthy fats, and delicious chocolate goodness. These really are the perfect way to start your day! If your first thought is… “Wait, aren’t these muffins glorified chocolate cake?” The answer is… maybe a little. But eating chocolate cake…
I’ve done some research to help you sort through fact and fiction so you can brush up on your knowledge of cookware safety and find the healthiest cookware to use for your family meals. I get tons of emails and comments about how to choose the safest cooking pans. It’s a confusing topic, and there’s…
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….
This herbal ACV rinse recipe can help restore the pH balance of your hair, which brings back your hair’s natural shine, smooths away frizz, and soothes your scalp. It also rinses away buildup from oil, dirt, and hair products that weigh down your hair. Raw apple cider vinegar is a staple in my house because…
I love all DIY body butters, but this whipped coconut oil recipe is so easy to make, you can probably make it with what you’ve got in the kitchen right now! Why do I love my whipped body butter? Because I prefer a moisturizer with ingredients that don’t scare me – and the best way…
