Looking for cost effective and biodegradable wet wipes for camping? This wet wipes tutorial is perfect for families who need far more wipes than comes in the little packages sold in stores. Did you know that just about any brand of paper towels could be made into biodegradable wet wipes for camping? Even the ultra thick Bounty, that I've used in past homemade … [Read more...]
Homemade After Sun Relief Spray
Sometimes the Florida sun sneaks up on even the most experienced of outdoor loving families! We moved to Saint Augustine a year ago and guess what? We only just made it to the beach this past weekend. Granted, we moved here from only 45 minutes away. We're Florida natives. And though we spend a significant portion of our days playing outside and always load up on the sunscreen, … [Read more...]
10 Smart Ways to Use Fractionated Coconut Oil
One of the newest loves of my life comes in the form of fractionated coconut oil. You may be wondering what fractionated coconut oil (commonly called "FCO") is. Well it is an extremely useful form of coconut oil that I use in many of my DIY recipes, like my homemade personal wipes! Well, to put it simply—it is a fraction of regular . Mainly, the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Essential Oils to Help Anxiety
Moms and kids are feeling more anxiety and stress in their daily lives than ever before. Rather than be prescribed medications, more and more people are searching for alternative ways to manage their anxiety. Whether you have daily anxiety, situational anxiety, panic attacks, or you simply have a hard time managing stress in your life, there are some great alternatives for … [Read more...]
DIY Feminine Wipes
Often we don't have the time to take multiple showers a day, even when we want to. Maybe that's why the commercial wet wipes market is booming right now. Have you noticed how many different types of personal hygiene wipes are available these days? Wipes are marketed for every occasion and they aren't cheap unless of course, you make your own homemade wet wipes as we do. Just … [Read more...]