April was an awesome month for our family! We fished, played, learned, and went on a fun road trip. We spent the month doing what we do best, living and learning with love. Join us on our adventure…April 2016 in pictures! April 2016 in Pictures The Sebastian Inlet Tide Pool is one of Read More
There are many different facial masks that I whip up in my kitchen that work great for my skin but the bentonite clay face mask is my favorite by far. If you are looking for a face mask that will shrink your pores and detoxify your skin this bentonite clay face mask for clear skin Read More
It is July, let the summer fun begin! I am sure that many families are gearing up for backyard BBQ’s, days spent on the water, and maybe even a vacation away. Having all of this fun in the sun requires a bit of preparation to protect your body and the body’s of your loved ones, Read More
This week I truly focused on three things more than anything else: Summer Solstice, reflection, & letting go. We spent the Summer Solstice working in the garden, having a blast at the beach, and playing in the pool well after the sun went down on the longest day of the year. This year the Summer solstice fell on the Read More
I have been making homemade deodorant for several years using a very basic recipe. A few years passed and my underarms started to feel dry and itchy. After several attempts at making new recipes, I am happy to report that I have solved my uncomfortable underarm situation by making an amazing homemade organic SOOTHING deodorant. This homemade organic soothing Read More
My kids asked me at the beginning of the month to create photo posts again because they really enjoy looking at them. I thought it was a great idea and posted one for January. It is May 10th and I am going to work on February, oh my. After looking at pictures that I took Read More
I am going to share how you can make your own homemade lip balm at home. It is super easy and you may already have the ingredients in your kitchen. Making your own lip balm eliminates the many chemicals and preservatives that are in many store-bought lip balms and it will save you money, the Read More
Easter and eco-friendly are two words that very often don’t go hand in hand. Plastic eggs, plastic grass, candy with artificial flavors and colors….not so great for the environment or your body. We have dyed our eggs naturally for years and the bunny has been kind leaving organic candy for the kids as well as Read More
My kids were looking through all of the photos in the Mamatography Project that I used to participate in, a photo a day, and they were bummed when they came to the last post. They asked me to start posting photos again and I agreed that it was a great idea. The Mamatographgy Project Read More
Making your own magnesium oil is extremely easy, great for your health, and can save you money. I will share with you the step-by-step instructions for how you can make our own magnesium oil. You only need 2 ingredients and a spray bottle to store your magnesium oil in, easy peasy! I have been using magnesium Read More
I have used Himalayan salt in our home for years. I have Himalayan salt lamps throughout my house and I use Himalayan salt in the kitchen so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I discovered a Himalayan salt inhaler at our local herb store. I was searching for ways to treat my daughter’s asthma Read More
I had been hearing how awesome spirulina is for quite a while now. I finally decided to check it out and I am certainly glad that I did! Spirulina has been called the next super-food, I am not sure who decides what foods qualify as ‘super-foods’ but I do know that spirulina is packed full Read More
Dry brushing your skin is an easy process that has many benefits. Dry brushing your skin helps to unclog pores and excrete toxins that can become trapped in your skin. It works wonders at exfoliating your dead skin, it reduces cellulite, and it stimulates your lymphatic system. Let’s first talk about the benefits of dry Read More
I celebrated my fortieth birthday this year. I decided that this is the year to upgrade the way that I moisturize my face. I researched various carrier oils and essential oils and created this awesome homemade organic firming anti-aging face serum. This organic face serum is easy to make and works great! In less than Read More
My daughter has long hair that seems to tangle very easily. I have been making homemade hair detangler for years using an ACV detangler recipe that works quite well but my daughter was ‘over’ the vinegar smell. After browsing the internet I put together a great recipe that gets the tangles out and smells great! Read More