When it comes to crafting, I absolutely love projects that are natural, pretty, and practical. Maybe that's why I love to make personalized air fresheners, like this DIY Natural Air Freshener. This is such an easy way to add a little greenery to your home or car as well. But this one isn't just pretty. It also doesn't just smell amazing. This homemade air … [Read more...]
DIY Toilet Paper Spray: A Better Alternative to Flushable Wipes
People fall into three camps when it comes to wipes. The “I hate flushing money down the toilet” crowd. The “have you seen what these do to plumbing?” crowd. And the “I just want to feel clean” crowd. The problem? You usually have to pick one. Flushable wipes aren’t actually the problem most people think they are… What happens after you flush them is. This DIY toilet … [Read more...]
DIY Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer
Whether you prefer an aloe vera/alcohol solution or want a DIY alcohol based hand sanitizer without aloe vera, you can whip up a batch in minutes. Are you freaking out over the virus coverage on the news? I'm not a doctor, chemist, or epidemiologist. I'm a nerdy wife and mom who researches everything to death when it feels like the world is spinning out of control. It calms … [Read more...]
Super Strong DIY All Purpose Cleaning Spray
This homemade cleaning solution not only works, it saves you money and reduces waste! Try this effective DIY all purpose cleaning spray on the dirtiest areas in your home! (Originally published in April 2016. Revised and updated 2/24/2020) Don't you just love it when you open the microwave door and get slapped with the realization that you live with heathens? I kid. … [Read more...]
DIY Granite Cleaner and DIY Sanitizing Spray
This DIY granite spray is our go to kitchen cleaning and DIY sanitizing spray. Read on to find out how I make it, why we changed to this DIY cleaner, and how we use it for way more than granite. We call it our "Disinfecting Spray!" The other day, I found myself searching this site to find my homemade cleaning recipe for DIY All-Purpose Kitchen Spray. Yes, I forgot what … [Read more...]