I first had the idea to make my own aloe vera gel when a dear friend and mentor propogated her aloe vera plant for me. I must’ve been a bit sunburned at the time, although I can’t say I remember exactly what inspired her to make the new plant. She grabbed an old tin Folgers…
I worked at a restaurant right out of college that had amazing cheese boards, harvest bowls, salmon filets, pretty sweet potato cake stacks–you name it! What made their food unique? Their food was pretty. Yes, it was also flavorful and well-prepared with quality, seasonal ingredients. But, it was beautiful, and I think this was important….
If you’re like me, washing your hair everytime it’s dirty, just isn’t realistic. I first discovered dry shampoo in college. I was busy with studying, working, dating the love of my life, trying to network and plan for my future, and I definitely didn’t have the budget for bougie dry shampoo. So, like most of…
Fighting off a cold? Trying to recover from a bout of sickness? This wellness shot recipe is your one-stop shop for boosting immunity and staying healthy. We first discovered this recipe during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We were riding to the airport when our uber driver explained her tip for staying well– this…
Does an affordable, all natural, zero waste toothpaste sound too good to be true? Think again! With just a few simple household ingredients, you can have this whitening, brightening, strengthening toothpaste in a matter of minutes. We’ve tried all of the toothpaste brands–even amongst the natural brands, it seems like the ingredients get so complicated,…
There are so many benefits to incorporating essential oils into your routine. While diffusing essential oils is great for lifting your mood and freshening up your space, essential oil rollers are great for treating common ailments. They’re also great for aromatherapy! In this article we’ll cover the basics of how to use essential oils as…
If you’re like me, having a visibly clean home is non-negotiable. When sheets start to look a bit dingy, I can hardly stand it. After some trial and error, I finally landed on this solution for how to whiten laundry naturally. My go-to whitening formula is natural and toxin-free and it totally gets the job…
The Matriarchs “St. Francis of Assisi explains the creative process this way: the woman who works with her hands only is a laborer; the woman who works with her hands and her head is a craftswoman; the woman who works with her hands, her head, and her heart is an artist.” ― Sarah Ban Breathnach,…
What better modern homesteading skill is there to learn than how to make soap? Although many of us are accustomed to liquid soap and even fragrant, foamy soap, bar soap that is all natural is not that difficult to make and smells beautiful. Plus, when you make homemade soap you can be sure to avoid…
Do you think of things like body scrub and bath bombs as an unnatural luxury? Think again! Learn how to make beautiful, all-natural bathbombs and enjoy a little more self care time. You’ll need a few ingredients you might not have on hand– like citric acid, but once you’ve got what you need, you’ll be…
