Homemade Pumpkin Spice Facial Scrub
I wait eagerly for October and the season of Fall to make its grand debut every year. Then, suddenly with a blink of the eye it’s here and soon-to-be gone. I’m still dreaming of pumpkin patches,...
View ArticleSleepy Time Bath Salts
“Bedtime.” “No.” “No, bedtime. Me not tired.” I’m a stay-at-home, now work-at-home, mom. By the time the sun starts to reside, I am so ready for that nightly ritual called “bedtime”. Don’t get me...
View ArticleDIY Hand Scrub
I’ve never been much of a “dirty” person. In fact, I much prefer living in the city… the lack of dirt and abundance of Target stores sells me on the need for city life. Lately, I’ve felt a rustling, a...
View ArticleDIY French Toast Lip Scrub
A Note From Kristin: Happy 2015! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year’s celebration. During the busy holiday season, I decided to take a ten day break from blogging here at Live Simply....
View ArticleDIY Homemade Green Tea Exfoliator
Four basic ingredients and two minutes currently stand in between you (and me) and a homemade spa treatment! Oh, and this blogpost…I’ll keep the chit-chat to a minimum. Early in my teaching career I...
View ArticleNourishing Honey & Sugar Body Scrub
I’m going to keep today’s post super short, like Live Simply history-making short. Why? Two reasons: Reason 1: I know we are all super busy right now. Busy with gatherings, making treats (have you...
View ArticleActivated Charcoal Exfoliating Body Scrub
It’s time for another DIY beauty post which should really be titled, “How to make a beauty product that resembles dirt and will scare away your family.” But who would actually click on a post with...
View ArticleHow to Make a Simple Two-Ingredient Exfoliator Scrub
Natural skincare is simple skincare. Really simple skincare. With just a few ingredients, like a nourishing oil, vinegar, and honey, I’m able to cleanse, tone, and moisturize my skin. Yes, I enjoy...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Natural Spa Kit
With Mother’s Day just a couple of weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas. Last week, I came up with the “perfect” idea for Grandma (my mom) and Omi (Dustin’s mom): a homemade spa...
View Article3 Made-From-the-Pantry Products that Naturally Exfoliate the Face
There are two weekly skin-care practices that make me feel pampered and relaxed: exfoliating and masking. And beyond just the relaxation aspect, which is a huge benefit for a busy mom, my skin always...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Bath Salts
I’ve never been a bath person, but I’ve always wanted to be. I blame Instagram. The pictures of gorgeous bathrooms with greenery hanging all around, and a bathtub filled with what you can only imagine...
View ArticleHow to Make a Homemade Detox Bath
Last week, we talked about how to make homemade bath salts and use the bath salts to take a bath. Baths are touted as the ultimate form of self-care. My goal isn’t to promote this stereotypical form of...
View Article