For the last few months, I have been procrastinating when it comes to sharing my very best essential oil recipes.  Why? Because most of them start with a base foundation salve made out of coconut oil, beeswax, and olive oil.  It would not be fair to post a DIY that says “reach for your Base Salve” when you don’t know what that is or how to make it.

In this article, I tell you how to make this very simple base salve so that you always have some on hand to use when creating a custom EO blend of your own. Bonus: This base foundation salve is also an excellent substitute for petroleum jelly!

One of the woes of undergoing a home renovation is the constant mess.  It is not that the workers, myself included, are sloppy, but rather there is so much going on.  Projects seem to take forever and tools and materials tend to clutter and create a mess.  As tough as it is to deal with, the absolute worst thing is the dust that accumulates everywhere.

For years I have used this DIY dusting spray and believe me, it has been getting a good workout.  Today I share the recipe but be forewarned, this formula is going to revolutionize your daily cleaning chores.

Everyone who has experienced dry skin will attest to how difficult it is to get rid of rough, dry patches on your hands, arms, feet, elbows and just about everywhere else.  Not only is dry, scaly skin itchy, but looking like a sun-baked alligator is not the prettiest picture on the planet.  I am not just talking about the ladies here, either.  Guys get cracked hands, knees, and elbows too, and it drives them crazy.

There are many ways to combat dry skin but my favorite solution is with an ultra-creamy, whipped body butter that I make myself. This has not always been the case.  My first foray into the world of body butters was over ten years ago with commercial products that had a sticky, yucky, texture that sat on top of the skin.  It wasn’t until years later that I was brave enough to try again, this time with my own DIY version.

Making a body butter is insanely easy and requires just two ingredients (or three if you choose to include essential oils).  Here is how I do it, and it never fails.