Natural Bug Spray Recipe

I’m not really a summer person. The heat, the humidity, the mosquitoes….I’m not a fan. I do love the longer days, though, and getting to work in my garden and play in the water, but I’m a cool weather gal. ... Continue reading →

Four Ingredient Natural Toothpaste

The journey to being more self-reliant is never ending, and I am constantly striving to use more natural products around our home. (Such as deodorant, and household cleaners) Natural toothpaste was actually one of the first items I started making, so I... Continue reading →

Natural Relief of Seasonal Discomfort

Our family loves to spend time outdoors riding horses, hunting, fishing, and of course, Creek’s endless hours on his bike. As much as we love spending our time in the fresh air, sometimes it can make us seriously uncomfortable! Sneezing,... Continue reading →

DIY 3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant

You heard right…. Natural deodorant! One of my goals for the year is to ditch as many chemicals as possible. That includes personal hygiene products. When I became pregnant I decided that I definitely wanted to breastfeed. This meant that I... Continue reading →