Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “For the Body”
Let’s Get You Started Creating DIY Natural Skincare Products Do you want to start creating our own skincare, but are unsure of where to start? I don’t blame you! It can be overwhelming. Scratch Mommy is here to help. Skincare is a big deal. Your skin absorbs approximately 60% of what is put on it, so using skin and body care products that are full …
Hey friend! It’s Jess, the original Scratch Mommy, here to share another DIY recipe that has had loads of reader requests – DIY Organic Facial Powder. This DIY facial powder recipe has been a long time coming. If only there were more hours in the day (are you saying that with me)!? After publishing the DIY recipe and selling my Facial Foundation …
One of my favorite songs, “Laughter Lines” by Bastille, was released when I was just shy of turning 40. I don’t normally take life-changing wisdom from rock bands, but these lovely lyrics really spoke to me, “I’ll see you in the future when we’re older And we are full of stories to be told Cross my heart and hope to …
Every year when the weather warms up, I break out my sandals for the first time and am taken aback by how dry and cracked my feet get over the winter. Not this year! That’s because a couple months ago, I decided to really start paying attention to how I cared for my feet. I pulled out all the stops: …
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I have a super fun and handy DIY for you today, friends. If you suffer from sore muscles, joint pains, back pains, arthritis, etc…then this easy and effective DIY recipe is for you. My Homemade Kitty Balm! No, it’s NOT for your kitty cat. Do you get my plan on …
During my journey towards a #FromScratch lifestyle, I once found myself drawn towards trying the ‘No Poo’ movement (learn more about No Poo here). After I started making my own deodorant and body scrubs, going natural with my hair care seemed like the next big step. So off I went, making a DIY shampoo with castile soap in it, and following …
Please welcome Mindy from Simple Pure Beauty as our newest Scratch Mommy contributor! We’re so excited to have her here to share her DIY beauty knowledge. Everyone wants to smell good. Popular stores like Bath & Body Works appeal to young girls and women every day with their extensive line of fragrance items. What young girl doesn’t want to smell …
The weather here in the midwest can be so finicky. One day it’s warm, then it’s freezing (like today)…brrrr. But the reality is, those warmer days are getting fewer and fewer and pretty soon there will be snow on the ground. Whether I like it or not, winter is here. With it comes rosy cheeks and dry, chapped skin. It’s …
There I was, sitting on my bed crying, feeling stuck, and frustrated. I was feeling sorry for myself and not knowing where to go… I just knew I had to make a change. You see I had managed to get through the teen years without acne, but WHAM — my early 20’s started and I was hit with adult acne. In …
Today we have a favorite returning guest post author on Scratch Mommy, Vineetha. Be sure to read her first post about the benefits of eating the WHOLE egg here. Check out her bio at the bottom of this post and follow her. Enjoy! xoxo ~Founder Jess What is Ylang Ylang? The Cananga Odonata Tree (commonly known as the Canaga Tree) is a …
