Crafting · Essential Oils

Essential Oil Recipe Box Review

Recently I had the fun of trying out the Essential Oil Recipe Box, from Simply Earth. The monthly subscription box comes with an assortment of essential oils, recipes and supplies to produce 5 to 6 items with your box each month! April's box is about cleaning. Open the windows and let Spring in! (Well....maybe not quite… Continue reading Essential Oil Recipe Box Review

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

Essential Oils · Homesteading

Five Indispensable Essential Oils Everyone Should Have On Hand

Starting a collection of essential oils can be an investment, as the prices range from a few dollars to well over $100 a bottle. It can be overwhelming on what to buy. If you are starting your collection, these are the top 5 I would recommend first to add. Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil) - For… Continue reading Five Indispensable Essential Oils Everyone Should Have On Hand

Essential Oils

Don’t Destroy Your Investment! Storing Essential Oils Properly

Essential oils are an often expensive investment, and you want to make sure they last for a long time. A few simple tips will keep them as fresh as you bought them, even years (or more) later. Tips: Keep away from sun and direct light: Light breaks down the delicate oils. This is why oils… Continue reading Don’t Destroy Your Investment! Storing Essential Oils Properly