DIY Blog
Black Drawing Salve Recipe
Last night, I finally whipped up the Black Drawing Salve from Heidi's Healing Harvest Homestead — something I’ve been itching to concoct for ages! Word on the street is that it works wonders for splinters, insect bites, stings, and other delightful surprises Mother...
DIY Charcoal Deodorant Recipe
Back when I used to buy natural deodorants I tried many different brands and flavors. Most of them didn't work that great. I finally came across a Charcoal version that I had the best results with. So when it came to making my own, I tried to mimic the recipe of my...
DIY Lip Balm Recipe
For a couple of years, I've had the desire to create my own lip balm. Today, I finally took some time to make it happen. Not sure why I waited so long when its such an easy recipe. I searched for recipes online. I liked the idea of Calendula infused oil since it's...
All Natural 3 ingredient Mouthwash Recipe
I absolutely love this mouth wash. I had read about cloves helping with tooth pain. A few months back I was having some minor tooth pain. I decided to look for a mouth wash and came across this recipe. I loved the few ingredients and ease of the recipe so I gave...
Healing Flower-Whipped Body Butter Recipe
I've been searching for a body butter recipe that isn't too greasy. I tried this recipe to check it out. I liked the ingredients so I decided to give it a try. I infused the Calendula, Lavender, and elderflowers for around 5ish weeks in a 8 oz mason jar. After the...
Brewing My Own Kombucha
About six months ago I dove into making my own Kombucha. I mainly started because I got tired of paying $3/bottle. Not only am I thrifty, but I also enjoy being able to make my own food & drink. It took a few rounds, but now that I have the process down, its...
Homemade Body Wash
I was looking for a recipe to make a natural body soap when I found one online that caught my attention due to its simplicity. It only requires honey, oil, and castile soap. I'm a fan of castile soap because it's effective at cleansing yet gentle on the skin. Since I...
DIY Laundry Detergent
Knowing the number of harmful chemicals found in many store-bought brands, I've been eager to create my own laundry detergent for quite a while. I found numerous recipes online. The recipe that I thought looked best for my family I found on prettyprovidence.com. I...