Essential Oils have been around for thousands of years, but many are just now realizing their benefits, including myself. Until a few years ago the only essential oil I knew of was tea tree oil. Thankfully a whole new world has been opened to me to support the health of my family naturally with essential oils. And although there are …
Vodka Disinfectant Spray Recipe
There comes a time in every home when a little disinfecting is in order on top of the normal day-to-day cleaning routine. Some exposure to germs is good for us, helps build our immune systems, and keeps us healthier in the long run. However, there are times when we need to take a more aggressive tend toward cleanliness than the regular …
Top 10 Organic Essential Oils for Cleaning
We just got finished with a renovation of the tub surround and plywood walls beneath the shower walls. Like any small project, it turned into a BIG project with many hours spent at the home store, driving back and forth, things not fitting correctly, drilling a hole in my finger, and the general confusion that tends to accompany such projects. After …
DIY Skin Lightening Serum for Acne Scars & Hyperpigmentation
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 …
DIY Edible Facial Mask Recipes for All Skin Types
Oh, this mama could use a spa day! One blissful day filled with hot stone massages, a pedicure with a side of champagne, and a facial that leaves my face radiant, smooth as a baby’s bottom, and brighter than it was before I had children…..Okay. Back to reality. That’s not happening any time soon. If you’re anything like me (and …
DIY Flea And Tick Repellent: A Powder Recipe For Dogs (Organic, Natural, Non-Toxic, Effective)
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 …
The 9 Best Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
You know when you eat something really sour and you get that tingling feeling in the back of your throat? I love that feeling. As a kid I was on a perpetual hunt for the most sour candy around and I would eat Emergen-C powder dry by the spoonful. Although I don’t do either of those things now there is …
DIY Moisturizing Bug Block Bar
When I step outside in the summer, you would think I had a sign on my back that reads, “all you can eat buffet.” Mosquitos love me, but I can’t say the feeling is mutual. Even when other people I was with weren’t bothered by them, they’d just swarm on over to me. To avoid being a late night snack …
DIY Healing Hand Salve for Garden Hands
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 …
DIY Non-toxic Ant Spray (Kills On Contact)
Have you ever seen a line of ants so thick you thought it was your daughter getting overzealous with the black sidewalk chalk? If you haven’t and are interested in seeing one come to my house any time the weather changes. When it rains they come out, when it gets really hot they come out; I have no idea why …