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...]
Homemade Itch Relief Wipes
Have you been spending more time outdoors or do you plan to? I wholeheartedly believe in outdoor time. I try to do at least one or two fun things with the kids each week and we keep a loose "routine." We swim, visit the bookstore, go to the park, or visit with friends or family. We get in physical activity everyday. I walk or jog while the … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy DIY Wipes for Camping
For some years now, whenever we would go camping or to the park, we always brought "baby wipes" with us. It started because we had a small child or two in tow. But we quickly discovered that those wipes get used by the adults just as often, if not more, than the kids. These DIY hand wipes for camping are a perfect way to save money. Seriously, wet wipes make everything … [Read more...]