Tag Archives: diy

Easy DIY Natural Shampoo & Conditioner

My sister recently participated in the ‘No-Poo’ Challenge. She opted to do away with her conventional shampoo and conditioner and replace it with good old fashioned baking soda and cider vinegar. And what-da-ya know, it worked! Once I get my hands on some more apple cider vinegar, I’m sure that I will …

Natural Baby Bum Balm Recipe

Here’s a quick little recipe for natural baby bum balm to help prevent and sooth diaper rash. Ingredients: 1oz shea butter 1/2 oz. sweet almond oil 1/2 oz. rice bran oil Instructions: Melt shea butter and add remaining oils. When slightly cool, whip with mixer or hand blender until smooth and well-incorporated. Choose unscented or [...]

Do-It-Your-Self Cardboard Play Kitchen

Cardboard Play Kitchen

Using this detailed and illustrated 14-page instruction kit, you can build a toy that will wow any small child and leave you feeling happy about your green building practices. With recycled cardboard, wire hangers from the dry cleaner, and odds and ends you may already have around the house, you will construct a functional kitchen [...]

Make your own natural baby wipes.

I know, to some it might seem a bit tedious & messy. Like you don’t have enough to do! But really, once you mix up the solution, the hard part is done! By taking little steps along the way as our children are growing, we can add to their health without …