DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste

Making your own toothpaste is an easy project to try your hands it. Rich with essential oils and coconut, the smell will wake you up. As for the science behind natural toothpaste, I will let the reader make their own decisions on that one. I don't wear my tin foil hat too tightly 😉 Peppermint… Continue reading Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading · Wildcrafting

Wildcrafting Douglas Fir Essential Oil

Years ago, when I found my love of hiking and the outdoors, it opened up my eyes to the plants and trees around me. But, overall while I could identify wildflowers and native trees, I knew nothing about why they might be valuable to use in other ways. Starting our homestead has led me to… Continue reading Wildcrafting Douglas Fir Essential Oil

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant

Every time I attempt a new natural body product made with essential oils, there is often a trial and error period. Sometimes the recipes work first time, sometimes they never work. I look at it that I am getting the family (and in many cases my customers and readers) off of chemical slurries. Many body… Continue reading Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading · Soap Making

All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods

All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda ¼ cup citric acid 2 Tablespoons unscented castile soap 15 drops orange essential oil 15 drops lemon essential oil 1 ice-cube tray (plastic or silicone) Directions: Add the baking soda and citric acid to a small mixing bowl, stir well. Add in soap and essential… Continue reading All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading · Soap Making

Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe

Spring is here and I needed a new body wash, that starts my day with mind wakening aromatherapy. Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Ingredients: 8-ounce squeeze or pump bottle ¾ cup liquid Castile soap, preferably unscented* 6 Tbsp vegetable glycerin 15 drops peppermint essential oil* 15 drops grapefruit essential oil* Directions: Using a small funnel, add the castile soap… Continue reading Peppermint & Grapefruit Body Wash Recipe