Sustainable & Creative Living
When your fingernails are dry and brittle, and your cuticles are all cracked and bleeding, it’s no fun. And it’s not pretty either. But you can fix that by using cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles. Use it as often as you can, especially when it’s dry out. Here’s a super simple recipe for DIY Cuticle Oil.
Looking to make your rings sparkle but don’t have time to go to a jeweler? I’ve got a super simple DIY Ring Cleaner that uses only two ingredients! It’s a great way to clean your rings at home and save yourself some cash and a trip to the jewelry store. You’ll be amazed at how easy and effective this simple solution works.
There are a lot of reasons to take an Epsom salt soak in the tub, but the biggest one is that it always feels good while soaking up its magic. The first thing most of us usually think of when we hear Epsom salt soak is “sore muscles”. Filling the tub with warm water and Epsom salt and soaking away achy, tired muscles is a home remedy people have been using forever. People also use Epsom salt bath soaks when they can’t sleep, need bug bite relief, or are experiencing sunburn pain or foot pain from ingrown toenails or tired feet. You can’t beat Epsom salt bath soaks for relaxing and destressing. You can use any of these 5 Epsom salt bath soaks to feel amazing tonight.
I love plants and flowers and have a lot of them at my house, but Aloe vera plants are definitely my favorite. They’re beautiful and easy to grow, of course; but it’s the goopy gel inside that I love. It’s like a magic potion! While Aloe vera’s translucent insides are probably the most well known as a super effective home remedy for minor burns and sunburn, they have so many more uses than that. These 4 Beauty Uses for Aloe Vera will probably turn this plant into one of your favorites too!
The stress and anxiety surrounding the coronavirus these last few months has definitely made me want to jump in the tub more than usual. A lot more!! So much so that I’ve run out of bath bombs and bath salts. Since I make many of my own bath and skincare products, I already had everything I needed to make [Read more…]
Coming up shortly I’ll be attending a masquerade fundraiser ball where I get to dress up, have a nice kid-free dinner, adult conversation, and hopefully lots of wine! This is an event I’ve been attending annually for the past few years, and although I know it’s coming every year, I usually find myself running around last minute for a dress and fun new mask. This year I decided to think ahead and give myself some time to make my own. Mask not dress- I’m not that talented! Check out my [Read more…]
Hot baths are one of my all-time favorite ways to decompress. It’s the answer to most things in my life. Feeling stress? Hot bath. Feeling sad? Hot bath. Feeling sore? Hot bath. Starting a new book. Hot bath. Got cramps? Hot bath. Got a chill? Hot bath… and probably grab a thermometer to check your temp. All jokes aside, there are very few things a hot bath can’t fix. That being said, the bubble bath is always a given but bath salts- now were talking. This recipe for Anti-Stress Lemongrass Bath Salts is [Read more…]
Since Halloween is here it’s time to carve pumpkins into awesome jack o’ lanterns! Whether your jack o’ lantern is cool, creepy, spooky, or sassy, don’t toss out your pumpkin’s insides without putting them to good use too. These fall favorite fruits are full of vitamins and antioxidants so why not turn some of yours into this nourishing [Read more…]
I recently attended a Young Living workshop in my community with my mom and sister. I didn’t really know what to expect other than a sales pitch about essential oils. We were pleasantly surprised to not only thoroughly enjoy the woman delivering the Young Living “sales pitch” but to also be so drawn in by the way this woman spoke about her journey through discovering the Young Living Essential Oils brand. [Read more…]
I’m always interested in DIY treatments and products for my feet. My feet, like most peoples, tend to take a beating– what with being on them all day. Not to mention feet tend to be easier to neglect in the self-care routine. This Olive Oil and Lemon Foot Treatment makes feet super soft and smooth.
The ingredients in this Olive Oil and Lemon Foot Treatment have several properties that are beneficial to dry, rough feet. The Olive oil is extremely moisturizing while both the salt and lemon have antiseptic and antifungal properties.
Now that summer is here, it’s time for outdoor activities like swimming, picnics, and vacation fun. Unfortunately, summer activities can be rough on our hair. To keep your locks from damage, be sure to use a deep conditioner every week. This DIY Coconut Rosemary Hot Oil Hair Treatment is an excellent way to keep your hair healthy and looking good. [Read more…]
