I think my calendar says summer “begins” later in June, but everyone knows that opening day at the pool is the official summer kickoff…and most pools open on Memorial Day weekend. So I thought the outset of the Memorial Day holiday weekend was the perfect time to share a few tidbits about the benefits…
Homemade
Best Homemade Lotion
This silky smooth DIY lotion whips up in minutes and is made from 100% all natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils so you can make it whatever scent you like. Includes options for thinner lotion texture or thicker hand cream. I’ve loved soft and flowery scented lotions every since my first…
Homemade Diaper Cream {aka: “Bum Balm”}
Would you like to save 50% or more on diaper cream, without all those nasties from commercial products touching your sweet baby’s bum? I thought you might. Why I switched I used to swear by my extra strength store-bought diaper cream – it had worked well for us for four years; but when…
Whole Wheat Apple Walnut Bread
Remember the Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread recipe I shared a couple of weeks ago? This recipe started out as an adaptation of that because a dear friend had just had a baby, and what food says “love” more than homemade bread with a swirl of sweet stuff running through it? Between you and…
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Most of my blog posts have food and nutrition as a central focus. Today I’m veering off just a tad to explore the non-food side of a healthy kitchen. Until recently, I selected personal care and household cleaning items mostly based on cost and convenience; I would occasionally consider making my own soap or…
10 Homemade Christmas Gifts They’ll Love
Can I just first say that I’ve had tons of fun putting together this post?! I so enjoy giving and receiving homemade Christmas gifts. There’s something about gifts made by hand that just warms my heart! Maybe it has something to do with the deep meaning of the original heart-felt Christmas Gift that God sent…