Homemade lip balm is so awesome. And so ridiculously easy to make! It’s a wonder how large companies have managed to screw it up so incredibly!? Oh. Wait a minute… Petroleum. Petroleum jelly is an ingredient in many popular chapsticks/lip… Continue Reading
Do you ever feel like you need a “time-out?” A special break– away from the moment, not because you ‘got in trouble,’ but, because you’re feeling troubled? When I feel that way I rely on lavender to soothe and… Continue Reading
Salves are very special to me. They were my introduction to making my own body care products! Since we are backyard bee keepers, we are blessed with richly scented, fresh, and beautiful beeswax! (I’m sorry, I’m not trying to make… Continue Reading
Something amazing happened this week! I ran out of hair conditioner! 🙂 I have been waiting for this for a while, since my last conditioner was a huge bottle. I have been on a quest to make all of my… Continue Reading
Along my journey of becoming more healthy, sustainable, non-toxic, and happier, it’s only natural that I would bump into essential oils. I used to think they were only for hippies to rub on themselves in lieu of deodorant or for… Continue Reading
Infused oils are one of the most easy and versatile projects one can make when working with herbs. When I was first starting to work with the herbs I grow, I felt intimidated by the process and the first thing… Continue Reading