Summer time. It’s when the sun shines, the weather gets warmer, and your pups can finally go outside in New York and roll their backs in the grass. This lovely season also brings an army of mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks. YUK! Boo!
Dexter, my dog, loves hiking and running in the woods whenever possible. One of the worst things in the world though is when he is SO uncomfortable when he gets swarmed with all kinds of flying critters. I HATE to see this! I ant him to be enjoying the outdoors without things buzzing around his head or body. This DIY All Natural Outdoor Spray for Dogs forms an annoyance free bubble around him so that he can concentrate on the things he loves best. That would be hiking, slogging through muddy puddles, and laying in the sun all day long like a beached whale. Now he can do this safely and we can all relax! 🙂
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Many times throughout the year, I find myself with dry and dull looking skin on my face. Exfoliating your skin is one of the best ways to keep it looking bright and healthy. This DIY Carrot and Cinnamon Exfoliating Facial Scrub is the perfect way to make your skin glow. Without the use of synthetic-chemicals, you can soften and soothe skin, all the while helping to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. Who doesn’t need that???? Within minutes, you can be on your way to a beautiful face! 
Has the cold winter weather made your lips pout with dryness or cracking? Do they need some TLC? Well, this winter, my lips are SCREAMING for some extra love! The weather here in NY has been cold and dry, constantly sucking moisture out of my lips. Making this DIY Natural Lemon Sugar Lip Scrub has saved my smackers, restoring them to a healthy, smooth, and happy state. It is one of the best things I did to make my mouth happy! I need to share this recipe with you…. 
If you could, would you go to the spa every single day? Right!?!?! There’s nothing like the relaxation that comes from a massage or a pampering treatment. The reality is though, going to a spa everyday is not really realistic…. {frowny-face} What if I told you that it is incredibly easy to create a spa of your own in your home?!?! Well that’s just what I’m going to do…. Pamper yourself with this DIY Lemongrass Rosemary Salt Scrub! It takes minutes to make. It will make you feel as though you just got a really expensive scrub-down at the spa. It will leave your skin soft and moisturized. Your skin will be radiant and glowing. The scent is divine. All for a TINY fraction of the cost of what you would spend at a fancy spa. Are you ready to be pampered?… 
If you had asked me 2 years ago if I would make most of my own skin and bodycare products, I would have said “HECK NO!” I had this preconception that making my own products would be expensive, time consuming, and require science-like precision and expertise. WRONG! In my recent quest to rid my life of as many products that contain synthetic and harmful chemicals as possible, I have created some really amazing products that work for me, better than most store-bought products out there. My newest creation is this DIY Natural Moisturizing Shampoo Scented with Rosemary, Lavender, and Tea Tree Oil.
