With Christmas coming. that means lots of visitors and germs, EVERYWHERE! How do you clean and sanitize your home for this busy time of year?  Here are a few of the ways I like to keep my home in tip top shape for all my family that is coming by and popping in.

DIY Febreze Spray 

It’s all natural, non-toxic and is a fraction of the price of regular Febreze! I’ve been making this along with my DIY homemade cleaning spray and it feels so good to not spend money on cleaning supplies!

You can use whatever combination of essential oils you prefer.  For this spray, I use Orange, Lavender, and Lemongrass.

Materials:

• Vodka
• Empty Spray Bottle
• Water
• Essential Oils  

How To Make:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients together in a spray bottle

Step 2: Shake to mix

Step 3: Spray on fabrics and around your home for a fresh smell!

OnGuard, how many ways can we use this amazing essential oil blend??  How do you use OnGuard concentrate? Here are the many ways I use it year-round!

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Everyone loves homemade Christmas presents and who wouldn’t love all natural, made with love DIY essential oil products!! I know I do! 

Here are a few of mine that I have on my list to make and put under the tree. Of course, the first two are all about peppermint! What says Christmas better than the smell of sweet Peppermint? But I added a few others of my favorites that use other essential oils. 

Peppermint Foot Cream

•  1 cup coconut oil (the kind that’s solid at room temperature)
•  ½ cup aloe vera gel ( the real aloe, not the bright green stuff you buy in the store during the summer)
•  20 drops lavender essential oil
•  20 drops peppermint essential oil

Whip ingredients together for a couple of minutes.  You’ll know the peppermint foot cream is done when it is bright white, light, and fluffy.

Then scoop it into glass jars. This makes enough to fill 2 8oz jars.

I store my foot cream in the refrigerator.  It helps prolong the shelf life, and cold foot cream feels great when you...

Essential oils aren't just for the spa and diffusers anymore! Certain oils can be incredibly useful in the kitchen. This weeks blog includes tips and tricks for cooking with essential oils… 

Essential oils are the concentrated essences of the natural oils found in plants. When processed in a particular way, they are safe to use in cooking, much like you may use vanilla or almond extract.  

Before I go any further, it’s crucial that I mention that not all essential oils are created equally. Many oils sold for aromatherapy or even bath and body use are not suitable to consume. Before you even think of adding a drop to any recipe, be sure that the oils are food safe! 

Essential oils are a super handy substitute if you don’t have certain ingredients on hand. If you see that a recipe calls for lemon zest and you’re fresh out of citrus at home, a few drops of lemon oil can easily take its place. Similarly oregano, thyme, and basil oils can be used to dress up many Italian recipes or even ...

School is out and the kids are getting bored! Want some all natural activities for your kiddos??  

Try these essential oil all natural kid projects to keep your kids entertained and occupied this summer! 

PLAYDOUGH

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup salt
• 4 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, coconut oil works too if you that on hand 
• Food coloring (optional but it isn’t playdough without all the colors of the rainbow and I always prefer the natural food coloring)
• DoTerra oils of your choice 
• Quart sized bags
• Gallon sized bags

Instructions:

1. Sir the flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large pot.
2. Next add the vegetable oil. If you are only making one color add in the color now as well.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly
4. Continue stirring until the dough has thickened and begins to form into a ball
5. Remove from heat and then place inside a gallon size bag or onto wax paper
6. Allow to cool slightly and then knead until smo
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I’m sure you have all heard of these. Encephalitis, West Nile, Zika… I have zero desire to contract any one of these diseases, or the multitude of others carried by mosquitos! It’s really incredible that such a tiny little bug can cause so much damage to human health. And that is why I’m keeping plenty of this homemade mosquito repellent spray on hand throughout the summer months to help combat those nasty bloodsuckers! We need to put them in their places! Which is nowhere near me, my family or my pets!! Because we can all admit that our pets are members of our family just like our little ones. 

As you probably know, mosquitos can set up shop during the summer months in standing water—that’s where mosquitoes lay their eggs and where their larvae live and grow so it’s really important to be vigilant around your property to prevent these areas where mosquitos can breed and thrive. Unfortunately, even if you’ve eliminated any possible mosquito breeding grounds in your yard, you can’t rea...

I’ve been wanting to make my own natural reusable dryer sheets for a long time, simply because I like making my own products. But it wasn’t until last week that I finally tried them out after reading a few articles about how horrible store-bought dryer sheets are.  I mean, it’s no surprise really. Anything that smells that dang good can’t be natural, right? These DIY dryer sheets are simple, natural, and safe for sensitive skin. Try these and I’m sure you will be ditching the store-bought dryer sheets for good! 

My DIY dryer sheets smell sooo good. It gives my clothes a faint, fresh clean scent.  Since these are reusable, you can use old wash cloths, cut up t-shirts or simple quilting squares.

 Here is what you will need:

•  1 large jar (I reused a pickle jar, but anything with a sealed lid will work, as long as it has a wide mouth)
•  2.5 cups of water
•  2.5 cups of white vinegar
•  3-4 tbsps vegetable glycerine
• Cotton quilting squares or wash cloths
   
•  12 drops of orange essential ...

Is it just me or ya’ll as just as tired of this winter weather as I am? Well hopefully we are getting close to putting this cold, dry weather behind us and we can use these all natural homemade lotion bars to nourish our wintertime skin! 

Lotion Bars are a wonderful, natural alternative to traditional lotions and they are easy to make at home. Lotion bars are far more concentrated than a typical liquid lotion because they do not contain any water, and the handheld bars look like a bar of soap. But because they contain no water, lotion bars do not require any preservatives and are shelf stable for at least 6 months!

Below is my simple, easy recipe!! Feel free to change it up with different oils to achieve the scent of your liking.

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup Beeswax 

• 1 Tbs. Shea Butter 

• 2 Tbs. Cocoa Butter 

• 2 Tbs. Almond Oil 

• 1 Tbs. Jojoba Oil 

• 50 drops (apx. 1/2 tsp) essential oil of choice (optional) 

• 1/2 tsp vitamin e oil (optional) 

The vitamin E is optional but v...

Hey Y’all!!!  This past weekend I was prepping for some cleaning and decided I wanted to try out a new type of cleaner….a Powder Cleanser.  Deep cleaning doesn't have to mean hours of scrubbing on your hands and knees. 

This powdered cleanser makes it easy to clean even the grimiest of surfaces with little to no work. Just sprinkle on the surface, walk away for 15–30 minutes, and then wipe clean.

 Ingredients

• 2 cups borax
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 20 drops Lemon essential oil

 Remember, although borax is natural, it can be toxic when ingested and should be kept away from children and pets. If you are concerned about using borax, you can omit it.

Instructions

1.  Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until combined.
2.  Store in a large shaker bottle.
3.  To use, dampen surface and sprinkle powder over area you want to clean.Let sit for 15–30 minutes. For an extra cleansing boost, spray distilled vinegar on powder and wipe clean.

Tip:...

This week I want to talk about essential oils and hand care, and I can’t believe it took me soooo long to do this...  I’m gonna give ya’ll some amazing recipes that will really up your hand care routine…and a small education on fractionated coconut oil.   

When you buy coconut oil at the grocery store, it is semi-solid at room temperature and, while perfect for cooking, can be hard to use on skin unless melted or whipped first. Enter Fractionated Coconut Oil, a form which stays liquid at room temperature. To achieve this, coconut oil goes through a chemical-free process to take out the long-chain fatty acids (triglycerides) that give coconut oil its solidity. Taking out these fatty acids also extends the oil’s shelf life indefinitely.

Fractionated Coconut Oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer, but it is also useful in this DIY coconut oil lotion for both your body and face.

Ingredients:

½ cup distilled water

½ cup pure aloe vera gel

½ cup beeswax

½ cup Fractionated Coconut...