I love taking baths. But with a hectic schedule and three kids it's not always possible. But I love to enjoy the benefits of a bath with these DIY Aromatherapy Shower Steamers. So how do they work? I just put a shower disc on the far end of my bathtub while I'm taking a shower and let a little bit of water trickle on the disc to release the scent in the disc and voila! Shower … [Read more...]
10 Uses & Benefits for Activated Charcoal
Chances are you've walked right by a bottle of activated charcoal at the health food store and didn't even realize it. Or maybe you noticed and thought, "why in the world is the charcoal from the BBQ grill in the health food section?!" Well, activated charcoal is NOT the same as the charcoal you use for grilling. Thank goodness! Actually, activated charcoal is an all-around … [Read more...]
DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask
You've probably seen them before... those videos of women on social media using a black mask on their skin and peeling it off. It's like those Biore pore strips where you can see the blackheads literally getting removed when you peel it off. So I did some research and found out that the main ingredient in those masks is activated charcoal (one of my favorite natural remedies … [Read more...]
35+ Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu
Not feeling well? Or nursing a sick kid... or worse a husband with a man cold? Check out these 35+ Natural Remedies for Colds and Flu. You can make these natural remedies with simple ingredients from your kitchen to boost your immune system, give natural relief for cold and flu symptoms, and help nourish your body to speed recovery. 35+ Natural Remedies for Colds and … [Read more...]
DIY Lip Scrub
I don't know about you, but my skin can be so sensitive. In the spring and summer, I'm out in the sun a lot and my lips get dry. In the fall and winter, the air gets cooler and sure enough my lips get dry. It's like no matter what time of year... my lips get dry. Can you relate? That's why I use this DIY Lip Scrub. It helps to naturally exfoliate, moisturize and soothe my … [Read more...]