I kid you not, ladies and gentlemen. This really works. Last year, I started DIY-ing my lifestyle by making all of our household’s cleaning products and beauty products. I thought, “Being a holistic chef has allowed me to make healthier…
Ditch the Toxic Chemicals with This 3 Ingredient DIY Face Primer
Are you in the process of replacing your conventional beauty products with all-natural, perhaps homemade, products? This DIY Face Primer uses three simple ingredients to give you a non-toxic, beautifully scented beauty product that you can easily make yourself and…
A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub to Make Your Summer Skin Glow
Once you start making your own bath products, you’ll be hooked. They’re easy, inexpensive, and can be customized to fit your – or your gift-recipient’s – exact preferences. A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub is a perfect place to start. Sugar is…
Looking for a New Hobby? Try Eco-Friendly DIY Candle Making
Everyone loves the gentle glow of candlelight. Making your own candles is not only fun, it makes a great gift. And if you make your own, you know exactly what ingredients are going into them. Learn the components of candle making, from…
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner Rinse That Will Make Your Hair Shine
If the baking soda shampoo worked well for you, consider complimenting your routine with an equally easy hair rinse made from apple cider vinegar and water. After washing your hair with baking soda, a basic ingredient that removes dirt, oil,…
Herbal Sun Tea: A Taste of Summer Sunshine
My first memories of Iced Tea in the Summer were of brewing this beautiful amber elixir in large glass carafes with my mother. Always the elegant and creative teacher, my mother had a multi-gallon dispenser specifically for herbal sun tea…
Safeguard Your Summer With Natural Insect Repellent
During the warm summer months, our dinners move al fresco, our children play outside late into the evening, and we look for ways to protect our loved ones from life’s little annoyances — insects. Few things can ruin outdoor activities…