Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “For the Body”
Ahhh, butter. Sweet butter. Creamy, delicious, and nutritious, it is perfect for spreading on… your body! Glorious raw pasture butter is not our topic of conversation today, but although I DO love that kind of butter, that will need to be a completely different post for some other time :). Today we are delving into understanding body butters; Discussing the …
Last night I heard rain and lightning and *thunder* for the first time in literally MONTHS!  What does this mean to me? SPRING IS COMING!!! Oh, how I look forward to spending more time outside very soon…basking in the sun, getting in some excellent Earthing while turning the soil for my garden, and just enjoying the days spent outside playing …
When I was young I didn’t give a second thought to taking care of my skin. Because of too many hours in the sun and harsh acne treatments, my skin has paid the price. If I only knew then what I know now. But because I can’t go back to my twenties, I try to make better choices these days. …
I don’t get poison ivy. In fact, one time, I was dared to rub it all over my arms to prove that I didn’t get it…and I didn’t! (Phew) However, my husband gets it…horribly. One time he had it so bad, that we had to get steroids for it because it just got out of control. He was MISERABLE. I …
Hey friend, it’s Jess…the original Scratch Mommy. I am SO excited to share this DIY recipe with you today. I’m sure many of you are dog lovers and have been searching for the best and most effective non-toxic DIY flea and tick repellent solution. Well, THIS is IT! The newest member of our family was born February 28th of this year, so …
Knowing how to DIY your own skincare (and other) products is one of the best things that you can learn how to do. Not only will you save money over the long run, you will have complete control over the quality of ingredients that you use and ultimately put onto your kids, your family’s, and your own body. I absolutely …
Winter can be the worst for drying your skin out! I have sensitive skin as it is, so I’ve always had to be really careful about what lotion I use. For years the only brand that didn’t make me itch like crazy was Aveeno. And even though they’re better than most, it’s healthier and cheaper to make your own. I …
Lumber sexual. Beard appeal. According to Pinterest: a passport to awesome. Chances are probably higher than ever that you have someone close to you that is rocking a beard. And if you are close enough to this person, perhaps you’ve learned just how much work a good beard can be. I know I have! My husband loves his beard – a …
I struggled with acne for years. It’s hard to put into words how much it can impact your self-confidence, but if you’ve ever had any issues with your skin, you know what I’m talking about. I spent a lot of time looking for ways to clear up my acne. Many of the methods I tried would sort of work for …
With the start of the new year comes our plans to recalibrate ourselves and either refocus on, expand, or start our healthy living routines. In fact, the new year is the perfect time to make a decision to no longer use toxic products in our lives, especially on our body. My personal journey into living a DIY #LifeFromScratch started when I was …
