If there is a skill I am not exactly great, or even passable at, it would be fire making. Even in the years I backpacked weekly, I rarely made a fire. It was often banned where I hiked, and even when not...I've never been the "fire tinker" (that would have been my friends rather!). Only… Continue reading Mama’s Lil’ Fireballs
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Winter Solstice: Gifts of Light
Winter Solstice: Winter comes. The night is long and dark. But there is hope: every day after brings more light. Give the gift of light, and maybe even warmth if you can. Snuggle in and hibernate. This year I spent the last week of Fall making candles, to give as gifts, to friends and neighbors.… Continue reading Winter Solstice: Gifts of Light
Holidays Room Spray
If you are looking for a non-aerosol spray, to freshen up rooms, that is natural, this is the one for you. Especially if you love the warm smells of the holidays. Holidays Room Spray Ingredients: 4-ounce glass spray bottle 2 ounces distilled water 4 drops ginger essential oil 4 drops clove essential oil 4 drop orange… Continue reading Holidays Room Spray
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Feeling Fall settling...into your skin? Have you tried sugar scrubs? They work amazing on the dry elbows, knees, and especially the legs! Your skin will thank you for the oil that moisturizes it. And this is an excellent gift to give over the holidays, and you can print a sheet of labels to attach. Pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
DIY Lavender Lemon Hand Soap
If you want to get off using heavily commercial "soap" products, hand soap is one of the first to do. In many bathrooms, there will be the standard pump container of liquid hand soap. It might be so heavily scented, your hands reek of chemical-y scent for hours. It might be antibacterial. Whatever it is,… Continue reading DIY Lavender Lemon Hand Soap