As promised in the *snowflake* lip balm tubes giveaway, here are the recipes for Chocolate Mint, Peppermint, and Orange Mint lip balms. The recipe is going to be very similar for all three lip balms. the only major difference, other … Continue reading
It’s that time of year - bug season! Here in the mountains of New Hampshire we get lots of bugs. When bug spray is forgotten or wears off, you have to do something about that itch! I like to use … Continue reading
I have been using the peroxide/vinegar (two separate bottles) to wash my produce (and even my poultry!) for about 14 years now, maybe longer. But after reading the DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes ebook by Mommypotamus, I decided to include some … Continue reading
This is a great all-purpose bathroom cleaning spray. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral - and it smells great, too! Lea’s Bathroom Spray for Cleaning In a 6 ounce spray bottle add: 40 drops Lemon essential oil 30 drops Tea Tree essential oil … Continue reading
I was going to call this recipe “Stretch Mark Eraser,” but I didn’t want to give anyone false hope That said, this is a pretty great recipe, especially when combined with my Scar Away recipe (keep reading!) Lea’s Stretch Mark … Continue reading
This is a recipe I made during my Aromahead certification course (learn more about Aromahead here: Education). It’s a keeper! My husband has scars on his shins from finding the coffee table in the dark *cough* and this stuff has … Continue reading
Do you worry about the germs in your sponges? Give this a try… Lea’s Sponge Freshener In a 5 ounce squeeze bottle (I like the one pictured with a small opening) add the following: 4 ounces white vinegar 1/2 ounce … Continue reading
If your hair is thinning, this is the recipe for you! And it’s easy In a 2 ounce squeeze bottle add: 2 ounces castor oil 12 drops Rosemary essential oil Massage 1/2 teaspoon (or whatever you need to cover the … Continue reading
This paste was amazing on my refrigerator. Marks I had been unable to remove for years just melted away. Bathtubs? As good as new. Just wet your sponge, put a teaspoon or two on the sponge, and scrub. Scum just … Continue reading
If you are looking for an alternative, natural bleach that smells delightful instead of one that makes your skin crawl, this is for you! Bye-bye, Clorox! Lea’s Homemade Bleach Recipe I like to use a gallon-sized white vinegar jug for … Continue reading