I am most likely going to piss off some people with this post, but the information that I found was too good to keep to myself and keep you guys in the dark. As always, you should do your own research and question everything (even me!!).
Tag Archives: lavender oil
The Hippy Homemaker’s Bug-B-Gone Candles & Spray
It seems to me, that every year I feel like the bugs come out bigger, badder, and stronger. Last year the grasshoppers ate my entire vegetable garden; but this year, I have plans to prevent any bug infestations from ruining any outdoor fun I want to have! I have created The Hippy Homemaker Bug-B-Gone candles […]
DIY Hippy Lippy Lip Balms - 3 Delicious Flavors!
I told you, I would give you the recipes to all three of the Hippy Lippy Lip Balms up for prizes in my giveaway that ends at midnight on 3/18/13, and I did not forget that promise! Tomorrow, the Lip Balm Giveaway Extravaganza ends at noon! I am really excited to see who wins my […]
Make Your Own Skin SO Soft Whipped Shaving Cream
When I was trying to make up a batch of my liquid dish soap one day, I was in a hurry and trying to dissolve everything quickly, so I threw it in my Ninja Food Processor and whipped it up, thinking it would just stir it REALLY well. What I didn’t think about or expect, was that […]
Homemade Holiday Scented Play Dough For The Little Ones In Your Life
I love playing with play dough. I have always been one of those artsy types of people; as a child, anything that my mom would suggest, that had to do with crafting, I was on board. There is a lot of talk though, about sensory play and how it can enhance the learning experience for […]
Make Your Own Holiday Gifts: Body Scrubs
Every girl out there who has ever used a salt or sugar scrub, knows and LOVES that luxurious feeling that your skin gets after rinsing off. In the middle of the summer time, I am usually partial to a coconut lime version of one of these, but during the winter time I am in need […]
Make Your Own Holiday Gifts: Bath Salts (not the zombie making kind)
Bath salts are by far the easiest, of all of the bath gifts, to make. All it takes is some epsom salt and some essential oils. I made two different kinds of salts I put together here, and I put the recipe for both. The first one also has some baking soda to soften the […]
Make Your Own Holiday Gifts: Moisturizing Scented Lip Balm
Keep your eyes peeled for certain gifts that I make, that you might want for yourself. I will be doing a 25 post series on homemade gifts, this month. Starting December 1st, I will be celebrating 25 days of holiday cheer with a raffle; where I will be raffling off one gift from each post, […]
Make Your Own Holiday Gifts: Peppermint Lavender Soy Candles
Did you know that most of those candles that you buy at the store are just burning toxic fumes into the air that your family and visiting friends breath, in your home? Those toxic chemicals are called “VOCs” (Volatile Organic Compounds) and they have been linked to everything from cancer to fertility problems. I had […]
Make Your Own Holiday Gifts: Bath Fizzies
I am going to be doing a series of holiday gifts for you guys to make family members! Tonight’s post is my son’s favorite so far, bath fizzies. These little fizzie treats are absolutely great at softening the skin but they also help by adding essential oils for specific purposes. (Like relaxation and sleeping, colds, […]