We’ve been trying to make our days include more rhythm and predictability for Charlotte. Dinner time is really special for us. It’s usually the first time Charlotte gets to see her dad on the weekdays and it’s big and leisurely on the weekends. We now have her set the table with one of us and…
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Homemade Sink and Tub Scrub and Air Freshener
I am very excited about the discovery of this scrub/air freshener and how I put it to use in my bathroom. I mix baking soda and some delicious and grime fighting antibacterial essential oils and inhale deeply. (I use orange and lemon.) Sitting on the counter of my bathroom, the whole place smells like citrus….
Homemade Lemon Fresh Laundry Detergent
Ah laundry, a chore I don’t honestly mind too much. I find the process straightforward and the end result nice and rewarding. We are not a household who needs our clothes to smell for days and days of detergent. (I’m sure that’s pretty bad for you anyway with all the artificial fragrance pthalates, etc.) so…
Patchwork Pumpkin: Toddler Craft
Patchwork pumpkins, what a fun fall idea. These pumpkins make great decorations throughout November and they last much longer than jack-o-lanterns since you won’t be carving them. We wanted Charlotte to have the ability to decorate her own pumpkin without sharp knives and so we cut up pieces of tissue paper and covered the pumpkin…
DIY Foaming Orange Scented Hand Soap (easy, all natural, frugal and smells great)
I am a pretty big fan of citrus. My shower is usually filled with something grapefruit, orange or lemon. This lovely little soap is quite sudsy, cleans well and we really enjoy the fresh smell of orange with just the tiniest hint of lemon. The glycerine will soften hands and make the soap a little thicker,…
DIY Reed Diffuser: All Natural and Remarkably Simple Way To Scent Your Home
This was so easy to do, I can’t wait to start giving them as gifts. I even thought I should take them to a farmers market and sell them since they are affordable and easy, but smell divine. Basically, take a carrier oil, a little alcohol, 25 drops of essential oil (lemongrass, lavender and lemon…
DIY Antibacterial Lemongrass Dishwashing Liquid
I love the smell of lemongrass, it smells fresh, citrusy and is reminiscent of the high-end candles I like to smell at various pottery barn type stores. It is actually one of the more affordable essential oils, at less than $5 for a small container. This dishwashing liquid works really well, smells great and costs…
2 Ingredient Brightening Lemon Scrub (Katherine Hepburn Beauty Secret)
According to legend, Katherine Hepburn exfoliated her beautiful clear, milky skin every night with a paste made from lemon juice and sugar with just a few drops of water. Lemons are full of vitamin c, which is a known dark spot corrector and the sugar will only help your skin absorb it better. When I…
Orange Scented Dry Shampoo for Dark or Light Hair
I usually wash my hair every 3-5 days and somehow it looks fine- if, and only if, I rinse it really well in the shower with water. If I don’t, I’m a bit of a grease ball by midday. Enter dry shampoo. I’ve been interested in it for months, but never felt like spending our…
DIY Lemon Tea Tree Oil All Purpose Cleaner
I wanted to re-publish this, as the original recipe had two products that I removed, one for cleaning purposes and one for safety. See updates below for details! I personally very much like the scent of lemon and tea tree oil. They both just smell so fresh and clean. This recipe is crafted from experience…
