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Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite things to make at home! They’re simple, quick, and you can save quite a bit of money if you make your own vs. buying them year-round. This week I created a recipe for a citrus sugar scrub that has a gentle blend of essential oils including tangerine, frankincense, […] Read more…
If you have an interest in living a life that is inspired by and in tune with nature, then you may be interested in this book. I really enjoyed The Green Witch Your Complete Guide to the natural magic of herbs, flowers, essential oils, and more by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. I’ve always been drawn to the […] Read more…
Earlier today I posted my book review of Herbal Goddess and mentioned I tried one of the skincare recipes. Well I really didn’t follow the recipe exactly but it inspired me to create something similar with stuff I just had sitting in my closet. I don’t even use bar soap hardly ever but it was a […] Read more…
I received Herbal Goddess from Storey Publishing when it was released in April and finally got around to it a few weeks ago (not for lack of interest but because my to-read stack is always towering). I’ve really been taking my time absorbing all that it has to offer because it is packed full of useful knowledge, tips, […] Read more…
I’ve been interested in natural beauty DIY recipes since I was about eleven years old when I first attempted to make my own citrus lip balm. I remember being SO excited when I poured the mixture into little tins. It was the first time I realized that products were not limited to what the store […] Read more…
Like all good adventures, this one started at my desk, as I was reading through one of my favorite books in the world, The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody. The page on roses has long been one of my favorites, and upon remembering I’d seen some wild roses along the road here in rural […] Read more…