Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “For the Body”
Confession time. I’m a #lifefromscratch kind of gal. I love to prepare nutritious, wholesome meals at home. I totally love all things DIY and I’ve experimented with making my own coconut flour and coconut milk, my own medicated lip balm and orange vanilla whipped body butter. But there is one area of #lifefromscratch that I have yet to tackle. That …
Gone are the days of the supple, smooth skin of my youth. Don’t get me wrong, I feel like my skin is still pretty darn great for being in my 30s, but there are some stretch marks from baby, quite possibly some spider veins here and there and yes, a touch of…cellulite!! Just a touch. 😉 It’s okay and part …
I have the most wonderful family that consists of me, hubby, 2 teenagers and an 11 year old. And some of us have long hair — down to the shoulder or past it. My daughter’s hair is down to the middle of her back and wonderfully thick. She could easily go through a bottle of cream rinse style conditioner every 2 …
Using herbs is one of my favorite and most cherished aspects of my #LifeFromScratch. What could be more empowering than using the gifts nature has to offer to heal, nourish, and protect yourself and your family? Herbs can be used as medicine, to ease anxiety, to clean your home, and even for beautifying. Seriously, what can’t herbs do? Plantain was …
We’ve all had those moments; The days when it seems like nothing goes right. You sleep through your alarm and start the day in a rush. You can only find left socks, of course no right ones, while getting the kids ready for school. The toddler throws his oatmeal on your last clean shirt. You go to do laundry only …
Taking a bath is one of the best forms of entertainment for a child (in addition to getting them clean). And let’s face it: it can also be a wonderfully relaxing activity for mom too. I have two kids who love taking baths, they much prefer them over showers, and they really like bubble baths the most. There is just …
Nothing can compare to that exhilarating feeling of holding a fresh faced, silken skinned newborn. I know that I didn’t think twice when the hospital staff bathed my baby in Johnson’s baby wash and shampoo, finished off with lotion and baby oil. I cringe now, knowing what’s really in that stuff (including cancer causing toxic chemicals). So what’s the alternative? …
More and more people are coming to learn about, understand and use the healing power of essential oils in their everyday lives. I am totally in l-o-v-e with essential oils. I use them every day, throughout the day in many different ways. From diffusing them in the air, using them in my homemade cleaning products, making blends to apply to my …
Essential oils (EO) are the third part of an effective, healthy body lotion. Although optional, I think after reading today’s post about the benefits of EO, you’ll want some special ones added to your lotions, too.
Since growing my hair out to a basically ridiculous length (it’s almost down to my butt!) I have had to be more intentional about keeping the ends healthy. Long hair is more prone to split ends, since the hair is older and more damaged. Those ends need a lot of nourishment to stay healthy and masks can really deliver what …
