Looking for a new bath essential for your wellness cabinet? This incredible sugar scrub will leave your body smelling fresh with nourished and silky skin. Ingredients: – 1/2 cup of coconut oil – 1/2 cup of sugar – 20 to 25 drops of Grapefruit EO – 10 to 15 drops of Peppermint EO Directions: Mix
If you’re like me, your cuticles are dry and nails are brittle, particularly in the cold and extremely hot seasons. Or from being a mom dealing with multiple baby wipes, hand cleaners and other drying solutions. Well, because time is of the essence this easy-breezy DIY nail serum is this mama’s dream come true. ITEMS:
Life’s busy for everyone, but if we can get one thing simply done, Amen! When it comes to our precious jewelry, keeping them sparkly-clean is essential. An easy-breezy DIY cleaner I love (as does my mother) is the Thieves-Vodka mix. ITEMS: 2 tbsp Thieves Household Cleaner 2 tbsp vodka DIRECTIONS: Mix ingredients in a small
Life is too short to not spoil yourself. You’re worth it, especially after a long week. What I love about self-care is that you don’t need a fancy spa with a gigantic price tag. Self-care should be fun, effortless, and as inexpensive as possible. For a nice dose of zen, try this neck wrap spa
Five ingredients and five minutes—that’s all it takes to prep this healthy homemade ice cream recipe! The flavor of lavender is becoming increasingly popular in desserts, but many of them don’t even contain real lavender. They instead rely on artificial ingredients and coloring. But not this ice cream! Blueberries give this blend a lovely purple/blue
Summer is here, a time when we embrace the ever-needed vacation both mentally and physically. Ironically, the summer can still be challenging because we are trying to fit everything in. So, what can you do about it? Use this season to catch-up on self-care to simmer the summer tizzies. As you consider incorporating wellness routines
When it comes to facial nourishment, essential oils are an added benefit to your beauty cabinet. The magic of essential oils is their multi-purpose treatment for various skin types. The oils can be applied into your skin creams and body lotions, added to a serum or sprinkled into a bath for a full body hydration.
Yes, eating healthy is key to our wellness and longevity, but so is balance! So, I’m honour of balance, here’s a scrumptious mac and cheese recipe that’s sure to be a win with the kids, or anyone who loves good ol’ comfort food. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère cheese 1 1/2 cups coarsely
Looking to wind down after the hectic day? Try a guided imagery meditation. In this practice you use positive words and music (spa/meditation music is preferred) to help guide your imagination toward a relaxed and concentrated state. Select images of a calming and safe place such as the beach or a walk in nature —
Summer is here, and if you’re like me, you love a little glow to your hair. Back in the day many used Sun In, remember that line? But thanks to a few essential oils and distilled water, you can naturally let your hair soak in the sunshine! ITEMS: – 1oz bottle (glass preferred) – distilled
When it comes to avocados I love them on toast, on eggs, in a smoothie, raw with a dash of salt, in a salad, and as a main ingredient in a hydrating facial mask. Try this simple and nourishing beauty recipe during your next self-care routine. Your face will love it! ITEMS: – small or
Looking for an inexpensive oil to add to your wellness cabinet? These are 5 must-have oils all under $15! 1. Grapefruit Vitality™ $7.75 Like peeling a fresh grapefruit, Grapefruit refreshes the senses with its bright, citrus scent. Grapefruit has a sweet, invigorating aroma that associates the essential oil with feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.