Monday, February 2, 2015

EO - Sink Disposal Bombs

Check out this video to see a litle bit more about essential oils. Feel free to comment below with any questions and I would be happy to answer!



Now on to the DIY!

Best thing I have ever made using essential oils! I love them and they smell great and they’re fun to make!

Ingredients

2 cups of baking soda
1 cup of salt
½ cup of water
1/3 cup liquid castile soap
30 drops of Lemon essential oil

Combine the baking soda and salt into a bowl

Add the soap and essential oils

Add the water one tablespoon at a time and stir… with your hands! By the time all the water is in, it should feel like damp sand.

Measure out by tablespoons onto a sheet of wax paper and let dry for 24 hours.

This will make 36 (roughly) disposal bombs. I normally use 1 but it it’s really bad I’ll throw 3 in there.





Always remember that you cannot store the DIY’s in anything but glass or stainless. The oils are so potent they will break down the components of plastic or other materials. 



Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Want to know food by the season?

Ever wanted to know what fruits and vegetables are in by the season? Well lucky you, I have a list that breaks it down month by month! This way you can save a little extra money by buying what food is in season rather than trying to guess. So here goes!

January

  • Vegetables
    • Cabbage
    • Leeks
    • Broccoli 
    • Cauliflower
  • Fruits
    • Oranges
    • Grapefruits
    • Tangerines
    • Tangelos 
    • Lemons  
    • Papayas 
February 
  • Vegetables
    • Broccoli 
    • Cauliflower
  • Fruits
    • Oranges
    • Grapefruits
    • Lemons  
    • Papayas 

March
  • Vegetables
    • Broccoli 
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Pineapple
    • Mango
April
  • Vegetables
    • Zucchini
    • Rhubarb
    • Artichokes 
    • Asparagus
    • Spring Peas
    • Broccoli 
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Pineapple
    • Mango
May
  • Vegetables
    • Okra
    • Zucchini
    • Rhubarb
    • Artichokes 
    • Asparagus
    • Spring Peas
    • Broccoli 
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Cherries
    • Pineapple
    • Apricot
June
  • Vegetables
    • Corn
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Watermelon
    • Strawberries
    • Cantaloupe
    • Cherries
    • Blueberries
    • Peaches
    • Apricots 
July
  • Vegetables
    • Cucumbers
    • Tomatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Corn
    • Green Beans
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Watermelon
    • Strawberries
    • Cantaloupe
    • Cherries
    • Blueberries
    • Peaches
    • Apricots
    • Kiwi
    • Raspberries 
    • Plums
August
  • Vegetables
    • Cucumber
    • Corn
    • Eggplant
    • Tomato
    • Summer Squash
    • Green Beans
    • Lettuce
  • Fruits
    • Watermelon
    • Strawberries
    • Cantaloupe
    • Cherries
    • Blueberries
    • Peaches
    • Apricots
    • Kiwi
    • Raspberries 
    • Plums
September 
  • Vegetables  
    • Eggplants
    • Pumpkins
    • Tomato
    • Spinach
    • Lettuce 
  • Fruits
    • Grapes
    • Pomegranates 
October
  • Vegetables
    • Pumpkin
    • Winter Squash
    • Sweet Potatoes 
    • Broccoli
    • Lettuce 
    • Spinach 
  • Fruits
    • Cranberries
    • Apples
    • Grapes
    • Pomegranates 
November
  • Vegetables
    • Pumpkin
    • Winter Squash
    • Sweet Potatoes 
    • Broccoli
    • Mushrooms
    • Spinach
  • Fruits
    • Cranberries
    • Oranges
    • Tangerines 
    • Pears
    • Pomegranates
December
  • Vegetables
    • Sweet Potatoes 
    • Broccoli
    • Mushrooms
    • Cauliflower 
  • Fruits
    • Pears
    • Oranges
    • Tangerines
    • Grapefruits
    • Papayas
    • Pomegranates
There you go guys!! Hope this helps when it comes time to buy groceries! 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Homemade Febreeze

I love it when my house smells awesome and I love it even more when I can make it myself! So here are 4, yes 4! different ways to make your own homemade febreeze!

Option 1:

1 Cup of Fabric Softener
1 Cup of White Vinegar
2 Cups of Water


Option 2:

2 Cups of Water
1 Cup of Fabric Softener


Option 3:

3 Cups of Water
3 Tablespoons of Fabric Softener
3 Tablespoons of Rubbing Alcohol


Option 4:

2 Cups of Warm Water
1/4 cup of Fabric Softener
1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda


You can add any sent (lavender, vanilla, etc.) to any of these. Just add a few drops of whatever essential oil you would like and it will add a little more of a smell to the febreeze!


Hope you enjoy these!! I know I did and my house smells great! I will be posting soon on how to make your own fabric softener as well! This way it can be even cheaper! Good Luck!!