I’ve really, REALLY enjoyed the adventure of making my own products. Not only am I saving money, which enables me to provide better for my family, I am producing higher quality products without harsh chemicals. I can feel better about what I’m doing, for the earth, for my pocketbook, and for my family’s health! It’s …
Category Archive: Personal care
Sep 22
Homemade Treatment for Head Lice
Well, now that school is back in session, I’ve already received a notice from one of my children’s school that there has been a reported case of head lice. Never a fun note to get. Fortunately, all in my household have remained lice-free, but the recent note reminded me of 3 years ago when we …
Jul 05
Homemade Chapstick/Lip Balm
One of my goals for the self reliance journey was to learn to make chapstick. I just happened to run out of the store-bought stuff a couple months ago, so the timing was perfect. It’s really simple, really fun, and really rewarding to do, in my opinion. Well worth the effort! The bonus is …












