25+ Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies
While eating a healthy diet can give the body all the nutrition the body needs, physical signs on the body such as chicken skin on the upper arms (keratosis pilaris) or dark rings under the eyes can...
View ArticleBlack Friday Sale! Save Up to 80% Off Classes, Cookbooks and Much More!
I’m so excited to share this special Black Friday sale with you. It’s the BEST deal around! You can save up to 80% on classes, meal plans, cookbooks, natural living books and much more from some of...
View Article50+ Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is just plain amazing. I have a jar of coconut oil in my kitchen and bathroom – simply because it has so many practical uses around my home. Here are some of my favorite ways to...
View Article13 Surprising Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar (No. 3 is My Favorite)
You’ve probably seen health food store shelves lined with different brands of apple cider vinegar. Why is it so popular? There are a TON of uses. Really. From natural beauty to home remedies to...
View Article30 Uses for Baking Soda
If you don’t already have baking soda in your kitchen and bathroom, stock up now. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, has a number of uses for cleaning, personal care, bath and body, health...
View Article10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas with Essential Oils
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Want a truly unique gift for mom? Give her the gift of essential oils. It’s a better gift than flowers, chocolates and a pedicure combined. 10 Mother’s Day Gift...
View ArticleDIY Facial Serum Recipe
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed the tell-tale signs of getting older… dull and uneven skin tone. So I came up with this DIY Facial Serum to help nourish and moisturize my skin naturally. Print Yum...
View Article6 Health Benefits of Oil Pulling and How to Do It
Where is the dirtiest part of your body? I know what you’re thinking, but that’s NOT it. Want to know? It’s in your mouth. The back of your tongue has more bacteria that on any other part of your...
View Article7 Simple Ways to Remove Ear Wax Buildup Naturally
Dealing with an earwax buildup can be a sticky situation (pun intended). Most people don’t know how to remove their earwax without doing harm to their inner ear, in other words, using a cotton swab a...
View ArticleDIY Natural Bug Spray
It’s that time of the year. Bugs are EVERYWHERE. I live in San Diego and with the heat of the summer comes all the bugs. Spiders, ants, mosquitos and my nemesis – house flies. Every time my kids go in...
View ArticleDIY Sun Relief Spray
I don’t know about you, but my family spends a lot of time in the sun. We love to play outdoors and hit the beach when the water is warm in San Diego (which pretty much means all year round). We make...
View ArticleNatural Homemade Baby Wash and Shampoo
Did you know that many commercial baby wash and baby shampoo products contain toxic chemicals? Yep, it’s true. These chemicals include artificial colors, synthetic fragrances and preservatives that...
View ArticleDIY Make-Up Remover
It wasn’t long ago that I used to spend a fortune on my beauty care routine. I’m almost embarrassed to admit I spent upwards of $100 a month on anti-aging, anti-acne, anti-anything-you-can-think-of...
View ArticleDIY Mini Carrier Oil Stick – Make it for Just 20 Cents!
Love to use your essential oils on the go? Me too! There’s only one thing… carrying around carrier oil can be messy. So I came up with this mini DIY Carrier Oil Stick you can make for pennies to use...
View ArticleCarrier Oils on the Go – No Mess, Easy to Use
Looking for an easier way to travel with carrier oils? Check out this guide on how to take carrier oils on the go. I first thought about this blog post when I was packing my suitcase for a short...
View ArticleDIY Hand Soap
Forget those conventional hand soaps in stores. You can make your own DIY Foaming Hand Soap for way less money and with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe includes coconut oil-based liquid...
View ArticleHow to Make DIY 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...
View ArticleHomemade 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...
View ArticleDIY 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...
View Article10 Essential Oil Fall-Inspired DIY Beauty Recipes
It’s that time of year! It’s pumpkin spice season! Everything from coffee to muffins to even beauty care products feature fall-inspired scents, such as pumpkin spice and spiced cider. But here’s the...
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