So, I do not wash my hair every day and have little tricks that help me to keep my hair manageable and not gross ;)
I do up days, dry shampoo, headbands, scalp treatments, and one of my summer favorites- beach waves!!
Beach waves are a nice non-toxic way to get a little bit of texture and hold for your hair.
Click here for a quick video on how I make it!
DIY Beach Waves (thank you for sharing this Lindsey Elmore)
This spray will give a bit of texture and manageability to hair.
Ingredients
* 1/4 teaspoon Epsom salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
* 1/8 teaspoon citric acid
* 1 tablespoon vodka
* 1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil
* 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
* purified water, hot but not boiling
* 4 drops cedarwood essential oil
* 4 drops bergamot essential oil
* 3 drops tangerine essential oil
* 2 drops spearmint essential oil
Instructions
1. Combine salts, citric acid, vodka, jojoba, and vitamin E oil in a small spray bottle.
2. Add hot water to almost fill the bottle. Attach sprayer and shake vigorously to dissolve salts.
3. Open the bottle and add essential oils.
To Use
1. Shake gently to incorporate before each use.
2. Spray generously on damp hair.
3. Scrunch hair with hands to encourage waves, and allow to air dry.
I just love what it does for my hair and hope that you do too!
God bless!
Amanda
Roll-Ons for Baby
Sometimes the one thing that stops us from using something more natural is simply knowing how to use them. These roll-ons make using oils even on the littlest ones in our home simple and easy! Grab yourself some cute roller bottles from Amazon and your Young Living Essential oils(if you don't have them yet, let me help you).
These roll-ons will give you some quick tools to help you when you need it the most.
They also make an amazing baby gift!
For all of my visual learners, here is a video on how you can make the complete set on your own!
Babies Roller Bottle Kit
Sniffles(seasonal/sinus blend)
5 drops lavender
5 drop frankincense
5 drops lemon
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the bottoms of the feet, spine and under nose
Sleepy(sleep blend)
2-5 drops lavender
2-5 drop frankincense
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the bottoms of the feet and spine
Tummy(digestive blend)
2-4 drops cardamom
2-4 drops fennel
2-4 drop orange
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the bottoms of the feet and belly
Teeth(oral support roll on)
2-4 drop orange
2-4 drops copaiba
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the jaw line or gums
Cool Baby(body temp blend)
2-4 drops peppermint or copaiba
2-4 drops patchouli
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the bottoms of feet, spine, and naval
Tiny Airways(respiratory blend)
2-4 drops cardamom
2-4 drops frankincense
Top with carrier oil
Apply to the bottoms of the feet, spine and chest/back
Enjoy and stay well!
Blessings!
Amanda
How to Make Yogurt
Making your own yogurt isn’t as hard as one may think. It is actually a very simple and easy thing to do plus you have the added benefit of knowing exactly what is in your yogurt.
There are two ways that I recommend making yogurt: the good old fashion way(aka stovetop) and the new-fangled way(aka in the Instant Pot). Both ways require two simple ingredients: milk(raw or store-bought but I recommend at least 2% or thicker) and a starter yogurt(plain yogurt or Greek yogurt)
The Old Fashion Way
Ingredients
1 gallon of milk- preferably raw or whole
8 oz of starter (plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt)
Instructions
Heat milk in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until it reaches 165-185 degrees.
Cool, either by sitting on the counter or in a cool water bath until the temperature drops to 110 degrees.
Add culture-2 oz of starter (of yogurt from a previous batch, store-bought yogurt) per quart of milk(so 8 oz for a gallon). Gently stir just enough to incorporate into the milk.
Pour into mason jars and put the jars into the oven with the light on for 8-24 hours. I like to place in warm water (110-115 degrees) and put in the oven but some just place the jars in too. The light should provide a consistent heat of about 110 degrees.
Put jars into the refrigerator until the yogurt is cold and set.
Once the yogurt is set you can pour off the liquid whey from the top or strain the yogurt using cheesecloth for a thicker consistency(Greek yogurt).
Enjoy!
The New- Fangled Way
Ingredients
1 gallon of milk- preferably raw or whole
8 oz of starter (plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt)
Instructions
Pour milk into Instant Pot(IP), hit yogurt button and then hit adjust until you select the “Boil” option
Walk away and it will shut off when it is done (magic!!)
Once it is done boiling, you can allow to cool on its own or put it in a cold water bath until the temperature is down to 110 degrees
Once the milk reaches 110 degrees you can gently add the starter yogurt
Again select the yogurt button and adjust it from “boil” to anywhere from 8-24 hours.
Once the allotted time is up, put yogurt into mason jars and allow it to cool and set up in the refrigerator.
Once the yogurt is set you can pour off the liquid whey from the top or strain the yogurt using cheesecloth for a thicker consistency(Greek yogurt).
Enjoy!
God Bless!
Amanda
Everything Cream
Why is it called everything cream? Well because that’s exactly what it is!
This is our go-to, use it for all the things!
If you haven’t tried it, you will want it too!
Everything Cream
+ 4 Tbsp beeswax
+ 1 cup olive oil
+ 1 cup coconut oil
+ 1 tsp vitamin E oil
+ 12 drops lavender
+ 10 drops lemon
+ 8 drops tea tree/melaleuca
Simply melt your beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil, and vitamin E oil together. Allow to cool for 60 seconds and then add your essential oils.
It's super easy to make and you can watch and learn here as well!
It works for everything from diaper cream to cuts, scrapes, and more!
You are welcome and I hope this recipe finds you blessed!!
God Bless!
Amanda
DIY cooling mist & aftersun Spray
This has become a must-have in our home during the summer months
Especially when I am pregnant
Just a few simple ingredients and you are set to go!
DIY Cooling Mist & Aftersun Spray
2 oz spray bottle
4-6 drops YL peppermint essential oil (cools you down)
4 drops of YL lavender essential oils (soothes the skin)
1 tsp aloe Vera
2 Tbsp of witch hazel
water to the top and shake
Use this to keep you cool all summer long and soothe the skin after being in the sun a bit too long
God Bless!
