diy natural beauty

DIY Bug Bite Balm – Kid Safe Itchy Stick!

It’s almost summertime! It seems like the second I put on a pair of shorts, or venture out with bare ankles, they find me… Bugs! No matter what I do, a few itchy bug bites are impossible to avoid. And with two little boys who lie in the dirt and poke at ants? Forget it! But this year, I’m prepared with a fresh batch of DIY bug bite balm. These easy itchy sticks are safe for kids and provide quick relief for minor bug bites, stings, skin irritations, and even little boo-boos!

The Easiest DIY Sugar Scrub (Just 2 Ingredients!)

It’s no secret that whenever possible I love to DIY. One thing you NEVER need to buy again, is expensive store-bought sugar scrub. This luxurious, skin-loving beauty product is the easiest homemade beauty project and can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry: sugar and oil! I’ll even argue that it’s the only sugar scrub recipe you will ever need.

How to Make Herb-Infused Oil in a Crock-pot

Learning to infuse oil with dried herbs is making me feel like an urban homesteading rockstar! Folks have been infusing oils with medicinal and culinary flowers, leaves, and roots for thousands of years, and for good reason! Soaking these natural treasures in carrier oil draws out many beneficial properties from the plant parts into a versatile ingredient for slaves, balms and lotions as well as for cooking!

Natural Nourishing Lip Balm

I have a confession to make. I am addicted to lip balm. I keep them everywhere. There’s my car lip balm, my stroller lip balm, diaper bag lip balm, one in the bathroom, one on my dresser, one in the pocket of my coat…. My favorite store bought version is the original Burt’s Bees lip balm. But truth be told, it was getting a little expensive! So like any crunchy frugal gal, I knew it was time to DIY. Turns out, making an all natural nourishing lip balm is super simple!