Video Recipes – DIY's – Island Life – Travel – Natural Living – Minimalism
How adorable are these mini oreo wedding cookie cakes? They’re one of the first things I made in preparation for my wedding, long before I realized that they weren’t {easily} viable for traveling to my destination wedding. They’re simple yet simply stunning and despite my last minute change of plans, I still wanted to share..read more
My 100% natural honey cough drops have been a lifesaver! When my neighbors were groaning at the delay of winter, I was happily enjoying the lingering bits of sunshine, hoping in vain that winter would further takes its time arriving. Well, it’s here. Insert sad face. Maybe I’m one of the few. Maybe it’s because..read more
I’m pretty in love with my homemade facial lotion. Clocking in at just 3 ingredients, it’s straightforward, ultra nourishing and feels like butter. It also combines some of my favorite ingredients. My newfound discovery of candelilla wax makes this vegan friendly while my holy grail product, frankincense adds a luxurious richness. Argan oil is already..read more
With cooler weather comes the demand for pumpkin spice from the masses, warmth from sweaters and hot cocoa, apple picking and the need to arm yourself against harsher conditions. I’ve got you covered in at least 3 of those areas. Both of my easy DIY lip balms smell and taste incredibly yummy with the simplest..read more
I truly believe in the old adage that real beauty comes from within, do you? I’m approaching my big 3-0 and when I reflect back on my journey, I realize that I’m happier today than I ever have been and I feel lighter because of it and find myself carrying around a big smile {the..read more
This body butter is magical. Though it only has 3 ingredients, it pampers, comforts, and nourishes your skin without any lingering residue. It’s rich and creamy yet light and fluffy, deeply penetrating for a baby soft experience. Needless to say, this is the only body moisturizer I’ll use anymore. At first glance, it looks like..read more
Homemade soap making doesn’t have to be complicated. Several years ago, when I first began venturing into the world of soap-making, I was {admittedly} pretty overwhelmed but after a couple batches, I found that it wasn’t so difficult after all. This is my recipe for simple, 3 ingredient cold process soap. Today, I’ve whittled it..read more
These homemade organic beeswax candles are wonderful for a number of reasons. They’re 100% natural with air-purifying beeswax and only require 2 ingredients without any fancy equipment. Plus, they’re easy and fast. These were actually part of every gift basket I gave out this Christmas and the possibilities to tweak and personalize are endless. If I’m..read more
Happy mother’s day to all you gorgeous mama’s out there…{cheers to you Mama Squishy}!!! This year, we’re hosting a bbq with grilled surf and turf with all the fixin’s, a blushing sangria, and this edible fruit bouquet as our centerpiece. A quick scan online shows that they cost a pretty penny when you have a..read more
Though we’re back to cold rainy days next week, at least someone got the memo about it being the first day of spring today. Oh sunshine, won’t you stay? For the following weeks, whether the weather decides to cooperate or not, I’ve planned an arsenal of fresh and light recipes for y’all, starting with my..read more