We mamas know well that our stretch marks are to be worn with pride and honor. They are a mark of our accomplishments, our journeys... the life or lives that we carried inside of ourselves, nurtured, birthed, loved and raised. We love our stretch marks. And at the same time, there are days we wish to treat them and reduce their impact. That's just being honest - and that's okay, too. Because there are many things that the great women that have gone before us did, and for the very same ... Read the Post
How To Naturally Treat & Prevent Stretch Marks
5 Ways to Feed Your Hair Naturally
If you're anything like me, you struggle with ridiculously dry hair in the winter months. Sometimes it is difficult to catch up with hydrating your hair in the summer too - especially if you don't live in a moist or humid region. There are many ways to feed your hair naturally, and below I've listed just a few that you can try out at home. Perhaps you've tried playing around in your kitchen with all sort of food for making facial masks, but have you tried feeding your hair yet with some ... Read the Post
7 Homemade Honey Beauty Recipes
Honey is an ancient beauty aid that is being rediscovered. Its moisture-rich, antimicrobial properties make it the perfect moisturizer for your skin. We use it in our home a lot - in tea and in coffee, in warm milk for the kids, as a replacement sweetener in recipes. And of course, peanut butter and honey sandwiches are always a huge hit! We even use bee pollen regularly as a nutritional food. I've known for awhile now about the uses of honey for skin care and beauty purposes, but have only ... Read the Post
Why Steam Rooms are Good for Your Skin
Have you ever taken advantage of that steam room at the spa or your gym? The largest organ in the body is actually on the outside of it. The largest organ of your body is your skin, and problems inside the body show up really easily here. Think of your skin as an internal environment thermometer. A steam room rids your largest organ of any toxins and impurities that have given it that lackluster look. Through a combination of high heat, excess moisture and aromatherapy, you will see a ... Read the Post
Simple Homemade Body Care Products
For years, we’ve been putting toxic chemicals into our bodies that build up and make us feel tired and sick, regardless of whether we eat them or if they seep though our pores. And people are finally catching on that natural is better. If you are looking to get `back to basics`, and utilize the gifts and bounty of Mother Nature in your health and beauty protocol, be sure to read labels. Chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are highly toxic foaming agents which we ... Read the Post
6 Ways to Use Essential Oils (& Make Your Own Perfume Locket!)
One of my favorite things to do in the winter, when the entire family is spending more time inside the house, is to use an essential oil diffuser and get some aromatherapy happening in the home. Not only can certain oils help to calm us down in the evening and lift our spirits in the morning, some blends can also help ward off germs and viruses. Essential oils are nature’s answer for treating many health problems and for helping you to stay well. There are many different ways that you can use ... Read the Post