So to be honest, one thing that I really missed when we started to cut the chemicals in our home was soft scrub...
It worked on everything! Stubborn sink stains, nasty tubs rings (thank you to the Cat in the Hat for the very visual issue with tub rings-lol), and really just anything around the house that needed that little extra elbow grease.
Thankfully after a few attempts, I found this little mixture to be super helpful and of course non-toxic when it came to those stubborn jobs.
P.S. it smells AMAZING!
DIY Citrus Soft Scrub
* 1 cup baking soda
* 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
* 10 drops lemon essential oil
* 10 drops lime essential oil
* 10 drops orange essential oil
Directions: Mix everything into a bowl. Apply with a rag or a sponge to the area that needs the extra TLC.
Rise with water when finished. Store in an airtight container(I found a small mason jar to be perfect.).
I hope that this recipe blesses your home as much as it has mine!
Here is a downloadable PDF to keep with your recipes for next time
God Bless!
Amanda
DIY Glass & Window Cleaner
There is nothing better than clean windows! I usually give mine a good cleaning in the fall before winter hits.
I love sitting in my living room and watching the snowfall... Yes, the snow has been falling here lately. I know crazy right!
Anyways, I just wanted to share a quick and easy DIY Glass & Window Cleaner that you can make with things you should have around your home.
DIY Glass & Window Cleaner
1-1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vodka(rubbing alcohol)
1/4 cup vodka(rubbing alcohol)
1/4 cup vinegar
10 drops lemon essential oil
Mix all of the ingredients in a 16 oz spray bottle.
10 drops lemon essential oil
Mix all of the ingredients in a 16 oz spray bottle.
Use it to clean your windows, mirrors and glass.
Grab your downloadable copy of the recipe here:
What do you use to clean your windows? Are you ready to make a healthier change?
I hope you enjoy this and the wonderful fall(or winter-lol) weather we are having!
Making your own effective and non-toxic cleaners does not have to be hard.
It is actually very simple.
While I personally still prefer the simple, #cleansallthethings, Thieves Household Cleaner because it smells AMAZING and works just as good! Sometimes it is nice to have the know-how to make a cleaner if you're in a pinch or if you want to change up the scent a bit.
This is my go-to base with some popular oils added for there cleaning benefits :)
Grab yourself a 16 oz spray bottle(if you have a bigger one, just adjust the recipe), some natural dish soap, vinegar, and your handy essential oils.
DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
_ 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp natural dish soap(not castile soap)
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
Pour ingredients into your spray bottle. Give it a good shake and you are ready to clean!
Use it on the counters, toilets, cabinets, and more.
Grab a printable copy of the recipe here.
Watch me make the cleaner here!
What is your favorite household cleaner?
God bless!
Amanda
Amanda
Elderberry syrup is amazing for us so why not take the process one simple step further and make gummies!
It is not as hard as you may think- it’s actually super simple.
All you need is 1 cup of your already amazing homemade Elderberry Syrup and a few other ingredients and it literally only takes about 5 minutes to make.
Elderberry Gummy’s Recipe
• Coconut oil to grease your silicone molds
• 1 cup of Elderberry syrup(we prefer homemade)
• 1/4 cup of unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup of hot but not boiling water
Mix up 1/4 cup of the Elderberry syrup with 1/4 cup of gelatin. Whisk together completely. Then add in 1/2 cup of hot water and mix.
Finally, add the remaining 3/4 cup of Elderberry syrup and combine completely.
Pour into greased silicone molds. Put the molds into the refrigerator until completely set up(this typically takes 1-2 hours).
Remove from the molds and store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks(if they last that long-lol).
Here is a quick video showing just how easy it is!
I hope you enjoy these delicious immune-boosting treats!
God Bless!
Amanda
After having over 1/2 a dozen kids, this is one thing that I wish I had known from the beginning
Popsicle pads! These are really a thing and they feel so good after you have birthed a baby!
They soothe the skin, help with swelling, and reduce your overall healing time plus they feel amazing!!!
Check out this quick video on how I do it here and the recipe below.
DIY Popsicle Pads for after baby comes
• 1 pad
• 1 Tbsp Aloe Vera(soothing to the skin)
• 1-2 drops of lavender
• 1-2 drops of tea tree
• 2 Tbsp witch hazel (cleansing & soothing)
Wrap the pad up and store it in the freezer!
Let me know if you have any questions
God Bless & Happy birthing!!
