Learn to make easy all-natural foaming hand soap in five different ways. It’s the easiest non-toxic DIY you’ll ever attempt. To make foaming hand soap you need just two simple ingredients: 1. liquid soap or detergent and 2. water. Combine the two in an empty foaming hand soap container and you’ll never run out of…
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Fall Asleep Fast with 18 Natural Remedies for Sleep
Want a to get a great night’s sleep but don’t want to use medications full of dangerous side effects? There natural remedies for sleep can help you fall asleep fast… no prescription needed! This post contains affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing, but help us bring you natural body care tutorials. Read more at Policies…
Moisture Rich Milk and Honey Bath Melts
Homemade bath melts are the perfect way to soothe itchy skin while you soak. Get the easy recipe and rescue your skin with this all-natural bath soak that leaves skin feeling silky soft and supple. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you natural beauty tutorials. Read more…
Natural Deodorant That Actually Works: Guide & Reviews
Looking for healthier personal care products that are still effective? I tested and reviewed more than 12 natural deodorant products to find which ones work well and which aren’t worth purchasing. Find out which natural deodorants make the grade and which you should skip. This post contains affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing,…
Skin Softening Callus Removing Bubbling Foot Scrub & Soak
As winter comes to an end I’m naturally inspired to get my toes into tip-top shape for the more revealing footwear of spring and summer. This easy DIY bubbling foot scrub and soak gently and effectively sloughs away dry skin and calluses to naturally transform your feet. This is a sponsored post written by me…
Chlorine Itch & Swimming Pools: 5 Ways to Naturally Protect Swimmers
Do you have itchy, irritated skin caused by swimming? You may be suffering from chlorine itch. Learn how to reduce the effects of pool chemicals (including chlorine) on your skin and how to naturally protect swimmers. This post uses affiliate links, see Policies and Disclosures for more information. Chlorine itch is the term used for the sensitive itchy…
DIY Moisturizing Detox Bath Soak for Skin Softening Stress Relief
Relax in an all-natural moisturizing detox bath that soothes dry skin while you de-stress. This bath soak has the beautiful look and feel of fresh snow PLUS it leaves skin feeling silky soft and and promotes better sleep. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you creative…
How I Use Tea Tree Oil to Treat Tinea Pedis (Athletes Foot)
Learn how I successfully use tea tree oil to treat tinea pedis (athletes foot). I always treated athletes foot with over-the-counter anti-fungal products until a tough case did not respond for MONTHS. I substituted tea tree oil and the fungus was gone in DAYS! This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help…
14 Easy Ways to Naturally Whiten Teeth at Home Today
Want a dazzling white smile but don’t want to use products full of dangerous chemicals and unknown ingredients? There are lots of effective, safe ways to naturally whiten teeth at home. This post contains affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing, but help us bring you natural body care tutorials. Read more at Policies &…
Make the Switch to Healthier Personal Care Products & Get Free Printables
Mom guilt forced me to learn about healthier personal care products and make better choices for my family. Learn easy ways to limit your families’ exposure to dangerous ingredients and update your bathroom art with my free printables. A special thanks to Tom’s of Maine for sponsoring this post. The content and opinions expressed are that…
How Bacteria Makes Healthy Skin
I’m a bit of an odd ball among my mommy friends when it comes to the subject of germs and anti-bacterial cleaning. I’m strongly against anti-bacterial products, I don’t allow my kids to use hand sanitizer, and I have always believed in the Hygiene Hypothesis. If you’re not familiar, the Hygiene Hypothesis suggests that our…
No More Stinky Feet Spray: Naturally Eliminate Foot Odor
I’m going to let you in on a little secret that we try to keep in the closet at the Bren Did homestead. Unfortunately, the secret has been leaking out every time we open the shoe closet door. The secret? Stinky feet! This post uses affiliate links, see Policies and Disclosures for more information. …
4 Easy Natural Foot Care Tutorials
Keep your toes and feet in tip-top shape with these four natural foot care tutorials using natural ingredients and essential oils. Banish stinky feet, eliminate foot odor & shoe odor, and keep toes smelling sweet. Ah summer, the season of warm weather, green lawns, swimming pools, and bare feet. Unfortunately summer is also the season of moist sweaty…
Rosemary Chamomile Detox Bath Salts
A hot bath is a relaxing way to unwind at the end of a busy day. It can be especially beneficially when you add detox bath salts that help to remove toxins and promote peaceful sleep. This all-natural Rosemary Chamomile Detox Bath Salts recipe uses simple ingredients to prepare an inexpensive but luxurious detox bath. This post…
Free Printable Tooth Brushing Chart & Punch Card
Teach your kids to be tooth care experts without reminders or nagging! This free printable Tooth Brushing Chart and Tooth Brushing Punch Card encourages kids to brush each day. A special thanks to Tom’s of Maine for sponsoring this post. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you…
Magnesium Rose Natural Detox Bath Salts
Magnesium rich Epsom salt baths can help raise magnesium levels. I have found that increasing my magnesium levels helps me sleep better, calms my restless leg syndrome, prevents migraine headaches, and generally makes me feel less stressed. Try this easy all-natural bath recipe today. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing…
How to Dry Rose Petals at Home with No Special Supplies
Roses petals are a beautiful addition to natural crafts, DIY body care recipes, and household décor. They are also very simple to make and nearly free! Learn how to dry rose petals in just minutes with no special supplies! How to Dry Rose Petals Drying roses at home is very simple! 1.Gather rose petals…
Two Ingredient Natural Body Spray: Real Floral Scent
Love scented body products but want a healthier body care routine? Try making this two ingredient Natural Body Spray with rose water. It smells amazing and costs less than $2.00! This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you creative projects. Read more in Policies & Disclosures. I…
How to Make Natural Deodorant with No Baking Soda (That Works!)
Commercial antiperspirants can be full of dangerous substances, learn how to make natural deodorant for an effective all-natural substitute with no baking soda. It’s perfect for those with sensitive skin or people trying natural deodorant for the first time. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you all…
DIY Sweet Strawberry Lip Balm Recipe
Are you an avid DIYer or first time maker of natural beauty products? This Sweet Strawberry Lip Balm recipe is for you! It’s a great all-natural product to add to your beauty bag that contains no artificial coloring or flavors… plus it’s fun to make! This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a…
Easy Cooling Foot and Leg Butter Recipe
This cooling foot butter recipe will soothe your tired and hot feet with essential oils that cool, deodorize and naturally kill bacteria. The creamy lotion will also smooth and soften your feet with coconut oil, mango butter and vitamin e. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you…
Why You Should Stop Using Talc
Are you a talcum powder user? I stopped using talcum powder and products containing talc several years ago. You should stop using talc to protect your health and replace it with an easy, all-natural substitute. What is talcum powder? Talc or talcum powder is a compound made from magnesium silicate (the softest known mineral) and…
Cooling Foot and Shoe Deodorizing Powder DIY
Do you have stinky feet or smelly shoes at your house? Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone… But I will ll let you in on a little secret… Several members of the Bren Did family have very sweaty toes. Open the wrong closet and you will be over powered by the foot odor that is…
Homemade Organic Beeswax Lip Balm
This easy beeswax lip balm recipe is identical to store bought lip balm for just $0.59 a tube. Learn how to make it today! This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing and help us bring you creative projects. Read more in Policies & Disclosures. I love all natural beeswax lip balm like Burt’s Bees….
