For years, I saw Vick's Vapor Rub on the shelves at the store, but never really knew what all the hype was about. You see, growing up my mom used Tiger Balm when I needed something soothing for my chest at night - or for tired muscles or really anything because Tiger Balm was used for EVERYTHING - but that's a whole other story.So when I had my first son, I was like, "OH! I … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies
Check out top natural remedies you can make with real food ingredients from your kitchen, such as this homemade electrolyte drink (for colds, flu and after sports) and this honey lemon ginger elixir (natural cold remedy).
Honey Lemon Ginger Elixir – Natural Cold Remedy
Looking for a simple, yet effective natural remedy for the cold and flu? You've got to try this Honey Lemon Ginger Elixir that is so easy to make, and the whole family can use it.I've drinking this concoction since I was a kid. My mom would make it for me and call it "honey water". Sometimes I'd take a spoonful by itself, while other times I'd stir it in with a warm cup … [Read more...]
DIY Coffee Body Scrub
Love coffee? Don't throw those coffee grounds out in the trash. Reuse them! You can make your own DIY Coffee Body Scrub to smooth skin and help to get rid of cellulite.What?! Yep, you read that right.Scrubbing the skin with coffee grounds can actually help to improve circulation and dilate the skin, so the appearance of cellulite is less noticeable. Coffee itself … [Read more...]
Homemade DIY Sunscreen
I LOVE the sun. I grew up in Hawaii and now live in sunny San Diego, so being in the sun and spending a lot of time outdoors is just part of my daily life. And my kids love playing outside too.The struggle though has been to find sunscreen that can protect my kids but doesn't have all the toxic chemicals in it.See the problem with traditional sunscreens - especially … [Read more...]
How to Make DIY Lotion Bars
I love these DIY Lotion Bars to use while traveling or on the go when I need to moisturize my skin. Learn how to make these homemade lotion bars.Do you ever feel like you're always on the go?With three kids, I feel like we are constantly driving to/from school, afterschool activities, family-fun outings, or just on the road to visit friends and family. With all that … [Read more...]