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natural hair care

  • diy hair detangler spray in clear and amber glass bottle on wood slab
    hair detangler spray recipe
    This hair detangler spray recipe is amazing at getting out those tangles, while leaving your hair healthy and nourished. I only wish that I would have known how to make this recipe when I was younger. Then I would have saved myself lots of time…

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  • kid detangle spray in decorative glass bottle with clear and amber glass bottles on counter
    kids detangler spray diy
    Making a diy kids detangler spray is really easy to make at home. It’s also so good for smoothing out hair that is full of tangles. This recipe uses a few good quality, natural ingredients that your kiddo is going to love using. I find…

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  • dry scalp hair mask in glass bowl
    homemade hair mask for dry scalp
    If you struggle with dry scalp, then you are going to want to make this homemade hair mask. It’s made with simple, natural ingredients and so easy to make at home. This DIY hair mask for dry scalp has become part of my hair care…

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  • diy hair mask for frizzy hair in glass bowl and wooden spoon
    hair mask for frizzy hair diy
    This is the hair mask for frizzy hair that I have been searching for my entire life! The best part is that you can make it at home with simple, natural ingredients. This hair mask DIY recipe has become a staple for my frizzy hair…

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more personal care recipes …

bath care

  • patchouli diy bar soap on wood counter with raw sugar
    Benefits of Patchouli Soap and DIY Bar Soap Recipe
  • homemade honey oatmeal bar with raw honey and oats
    Honey Oatmeal Soap Recipe with Melt and Pour Soap
  • diy bath salts using pink himalayan salt and dead sea salt in glass jar
    Easy DIY Recipe for Bath Salts without Epsom Salts

skin care

  • diy blush cream on wooden spoon, glass bowl and natural colorants on wooden spoons
    How to make DIY Cream Blush with Natural Ingredients
  • diy moisturizer with aloe vera in glass jar on wood counter and quartz face roller
    Simple Face Moisturizer DIY Recipe with Aloe Vera
  • homemade lip scrub for dry lips using essential oils

latest homemade recipes on the blog

  • patchouli diy bar soap on wood counter with raw sugar
    Benefits of Patchouli Soap and DIY Bar Soap Recipe
  • homemade honey oatmeal bar with raw honey and oats
    Honey Oatmeal Soap Recipe with Melt and Pour Soap
  • homemade dog sunscreen made with natural ingredients in glass jar on wood counter
    Easy homemade sunscreen for dogs with natural SPF
  • diy bath salts using pink himalayan salt and dead sea salt in glass jar
    Easy DIY Recipe for Bath Salts without Epsom Salts
  • diy blush cream on wooden spoon, glass bowl and natural colorants on wooden spoons
    How to make DIY Cream Blush with Natural Ingredients
  • diy moisturizer with aloe vera in glass jar on wood counter and quartz face roller
    Simple Face Moisturizer DIY Recipe with Aloe Vera

Hi, I’m Kristin.

I am so glad you are here ready to make some really incredible homemade recipes with me from my home in Midwest, with my family, dog, chickens and summer garden.

Read more about me here.

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