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DIY Burt’s Bees Chapstick Recipe

December 3, 2018 by Sarah 27 Comments

DIY Burt's Bees Chapstick Stocking Idea

My friend Hannah has been wanting to make DIY Burt’s Bees Chapstick for over a year and we finally DID IT. They only take a few minutes to make and are so creamy your lips will be very happy. You can also add shimmer to add some extra bling to your day. I’ll get to the recipe in a second, but first, why bother making your own?  Well, here are three reasons: 1.) Store ... Read More »

DIY Whitening Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth

August 19, 2018 by Sarah 25 Comments

DIY Whitening Toothpaste Sensitive Teeth

Everyone loves white teeth, but many conventional teeth whitening systems out there make our teeth more sensitive and even damage the enamel. OUCH. I know in high school I used the heck out of Crest Whitening strips and am paying for it now with very sensitive teeth. There is good news though. You can create your own DIY whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth. In fact, not ... Read More »

Easy DIY Soap Recipe (With Succulents!)

April 29, 2018 by Sarah 36 Comments

DIY Succulent Soap Soap Molds

I have the perfect spring craft for you this week: DIY Succulent soap. Like most of my DIYs, they will look super cute around your house or also make a great gift. You can add whatever essential oils you prefer but I chose eucalyptus because something about it seems perfect for spring. Right? So is this DIY Rose & Almond Foam Face Cleanser, but I might be biased. Not ... Read More »

My DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

April 2, 2018 by Sarah 38 Comments

DIY All Purpose Cleaner Spray Bottle

When I was in college, I spent my summers cleaning bathrooms at the KOA Campground in Niagara Falls. The money was great but the THINGS I SAW (and had to clean) should never be shared. Needless to say, I became somewhat of a neat freak after that job. I came to appreciate organization, cleaning routines, and a job well done. My skin, however, took a major beating from all the ... Read More »

DIY Mustard Bath

February 26, 2018 by Sarah 44 Comments

DIY Mustard Bath

One of the few “self-care” rituals I participate in on a regular basis is the art of taking baths. I call it an art because done right it can be! They can be colorful, bubbly, warming, cooling, soothing, cold-fighting and definitely relaxing. Each one can be a different experience depending on what ingredients you put in including essential oils, powders, moisturizing oils, and ... Read More »

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As we grow our family I’m looking forward to creating more of our own! This year though, my sisters and I are starting one of our own. Instead of spending a ton of money on each other we’re going to be making each other homemade gifts! I’m really excited to see what we all make. 🎁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you have a tradition you look forward to each year? Will you be starting a new one? ❄️
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I interrupt my usual “homemaking” posts to bring you a more personal look at my life. We visited daddy at work today and I just had to share. 😍
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📌This week on the blog, I made the easiest DIY stenciled canvas bags that can be used as Christmas gifts, or to carry home your next grocery haul. Thank you @stencilrevolution for sending the super cute stencils for this project!
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📍Now, here’s the good part. I’m teaming up with @stencilrevolution  to give one person $30 worth of stencils from their shop. You can make your own stenciled canvas bag or pick out something else. The possibilities are endless: you could also make homemade wrapping paper for Christmas, a DIY growth chart for your kid, or even stencil an accent wall. 💕
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📍Head to @sarahalthouse and the link in my profile to enter. (PS: I definitely recommend the Market Fresh stencil.)
Instagram post 2182757798394383722_3951411711 😴 I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately. To be honest, I’ve been having trouble sleeping ever since Penny was born. I think this guy could tell the last couple of nights have been rough because he’s been cuddling up on my pillow.😻
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💤 I’ve tried lavender essential oils, sleep gummies, and Epsom salt baths. Penny’s been sleeping through the night for almost a year-and-a-half and yet I can’t seem to tell my brain it’s OK for me to stay asleep too.
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If anyone has a cure for “mom sleep” please let me know. 🤗
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