So many of our oily DIY projects focus on the females. That's why I am excited to bring you all these great DIY Fathers Day Gifts with essential oils for you to try! So many good ones to make for the men in your life! Let's get started! If you need oils, I have an awesome deal on the Young Living Premium Starter Kit going on!Shaving Cream with Eucalyptus Essential Oil Beard Conditioner with Essential OilsMen's Cologne with Essential Oils This one is also good with the addition of a few drops of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood.A Diffuser Blend for Guys A wonderful, masculine blend of woodsy oils, wintergreen and valor are the perfect manly combination.After Shave with Essential OilsA Sugar Scrub for the GuysDIY Men's Body Wash with Essential OilsMen's Hair Wax with Essential Oils ...
DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils
Mud season where you are? Dog loving it and you, not so much? This DIY dog wash with essential oils recipe may be just the thing you need to naturally get rid of the mud, muck and wet doggie smell.DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils Ingredients: This list contains affiliate links1 Tbsp Castille Soap 2 drops Lavender essential oils (get a special deal on Young Living Essential Oils here) 2 drops Rosemary essential oil 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil 1 drop Peppermint essential oil 2 oz Aloe Vera Gel (optional, I would use if dog has dry or sensitive skin) Mason jar with pump top or bottle 10 oz distilled water (or boil water for 5 mins and let cool before using)DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils Directions:Mix all ingredients in jar Shake well before each use Wash dog (you don't really need me to tell you how to do that do you?) Rinse well Enjoy your fresh and clean puppy wuppy ...
DIY Nail Strengthener
Looking for something natural to help your nails get back in shape? This DIY Nail Strengthener is great for brittle nails and works miracles on cuticles.DIY Nail Strengthener Ingredients (list contains affiliate links)Carrier Oil-can use Argan, Wheat Germ, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Jojoba, or Sweet Almond 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil. HINT: Order a Young Living Premium Starter Kit and the Lavender comes with it. You can then get 24% off on the Myrrh and Ylang Ylang. 15 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 15 drops Mryhh Essential Oil Empty Nail Bottle Tiny funnelDIY Nail Strengthener DirectionsPlace essential oils in empty nail bottle. Fill remainder of bottle with carrier oil. Place top on and shake. Use daily on bare nails. ...
Summer Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A few months ago my friends and I took a cooking class where we learned how to make this amazing Summer Beet Salad with pickled and candied oranges, almonds and a to die for citrus vinaigrette. I have now made it at home several times and have adapted it a little more to the home kitchen but beware this does take a while to make due to all the steps and it makes enough to feed a large picnic. This is going to be your summer picnic potluck go to for sure! Step 1: Pickle and Candy the Orange PeelsIngredients:3 whole oranges, sliced with peels left on 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 whole cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/2 c waterDirections: Place the orange slices in a pot and and cover with water (not the 1/2 c needed above). Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 hour. Strain the orange slices and return them to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to help dissolve the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate the orange pulp from the rind and discard the pulp. Slice the rind into 1/8" think ...
DIY Hand Soap With Essential Oils
Today I have for you one of the most simple projects on the planet: DIY HAND SOAP. Hand soap that isn't full of chemicals is pretty expensive in the stores. This can be made really inexpensively in a matter of minutes. Your hands will be softer, you will be saving money and you will feel better about what you have around your family!What you need for DIY Hand Soap: This list does contain affiliate links:Soap Jar- I love the Mason Jar ones I linked you to. I got the one above at IKEA for less than $5. Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap- I can often find this on sale at Target for about $10. I use Peppermint in this recipe. Thieves Essential Oil-click here for information on how to save money on essential oils. Distilled or boiled water--You just want to boil any little bacteria that might be in your tap water so this lasts longer. Let it cool before using.DIY Hand Soap Directions:Add water to your soap container filling it about 1/3 full. You must add the water first or it gets foamy. Fill the soap jar almost to the top with your castile soap. Add 12 drops of Thieves essential oil. Adjust depending on your jar size and preference. Screw on top and ...