With summertime almost officially here, my family has been spending more time enjoying the long days in the warm sun, which unfortunately often spells disaster for one of us. Someone is always bound to get sunburned. Think painful, sun-scorched skin.…
DIY Organic Lavender Body Scrub for Sun-Drenched Skin
As the last days of August are upon us, it’s likely you’ve had lots of summer fun in the sun! That might mean your skin could use a good ol’ exfoliation with an all natural, organic body scrub. This is…
DIY Clay Mask for Mosquito Bites — A Great Homemade Treatment that Works!
Our family just enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., for the most part, that is. With 100° temps and humid nights we were unlucky enough to encounter mosquitoes. Lots of them. Unfortunately, my daughter has what could almost be considered…
Honey: A Sweet Beauty Aid
As I watched a dozen or so bees buzz around the borage flowers in my herb garden, I was reminded of how vital bees are to our environment, our health, and of course, our beauty. After all, they’re responsible for creating…
Tea for Sunburns
Tea for sunburns? Yes, tea. The next time you get a burn, raid your tea cupboard. Black tea, blackberry, and raspberry leaf tea are especially good since they have tannins in them which have anti-inflammatory effects and help heal burns, especially oozing…
Hydrating Avocado Mask
Happen to be making some guacamole? Don’t forget to set some avocado aside for a little facial TLC. This mask will leave your skin feeling out of this world with its hydrating and moisturizing properties! It’s one of my favorites…