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 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 ...
I Heart DIY Milk Bath Recipe
I heart baths. Love, love, love them. But I hate paying a ton for luxurious soaks. This DIY Milk Bath recipe is both economical and luxurious so grab your robe, put on some relaxing music and get ready to soak away your troubles--all while using things you likely have in your pantry! DIY Milk Bath Ingredients:1 & 1/4 cup Powdered Milk 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup and 1 tbsp baking soda Essential oil. You could do any of the following combinations but certainly not all in one jar!6 drops Ylang Ylang & 6 drops Lavender 6 drops Rose & 6 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (HOLY MOLY GET BACK!) 4 drops Patchouli, 4 drops Lavender, 4 drops Cedarwood Others you may want to play with for your own combos: Jasmine, Geranium, Shutran blend, and OrangeDIY Milk Bath Directions: Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Add to a mason jar and cap tightly. The one pictured was purchased at Targets Dollar Spot. Wait 24 hours before use. The recipe can be used for 4 baths using a little less than 1/2 cup each time and can be stored for roughly 3 months.Relax & Enjoy! *This post is part of an amazing ...
How To Make Hard Candy: Peppermint, Cinnamon & Orange
I often get asked on the Facebook page, Crafty Side, how to make hard candy. So I was thrilled when Heather Meeks offered to put together this post to show you all. If you haven't seen Heather's recipes yet, she is starting to help out here and just posted an amazing Gingerbread Men Recipe a few days ago. Check her out. She's awesome. But onto Heather's recipe!This recipe is a Christmas favorite in my house. In the years before I used essential oils, I bought cinnamon flavoring from my local grocery store. Oh my, guys...this is so much better! I even branched out and tried peppermint and orange along with the cinnamon bark. They didn't disappoint! Please don't be intimidated by making hard candy, it really is super easy! How To Make Hardy Candy: Peppermint, Cinnamon & OrangeWhat You Will Need:This list contains affiliate linksCookie sheet Large saucepan Candy thermometer 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup corn syrup (I use Karo) 1 cup water 10-20 drops Young Living essential oil (I used 10 for peppermint, 10 for cinnamon bark, and 30 for orange...I made 3 batches) Food coloring (optional) Powdered sugar for dustingHow To Make Hard Candy with Essential ...