Some days my daughter awakens from sleep without her rosy cheeks, beautiful smile, and bright eyes. She has lost some vital energy in the night. Maybe she had a bad dream, needs a conversation with peers, stayed up too late, is worried about her future/current events, or is spending a lot of time indoors/on theContinue reading “Self Care Sunday Easter Basket (teens)”
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No More Blues Bath Potion (Plumeria)
Well this week certainly requires a long hot bath. Historically baths have been used to cleanse, purify, relax, soothe, heal, sanctify, and release. This mixture has plenty of essential oils to provide the benefits of aromatherapy too. My girls loved the color and scent which brought back memories of our trips to Hawaii .This isContinue reading “No More Blues Bath Potion (Plumeria)”
Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes
This is such an easy project to do over a weekend or break with your kids. These cubes make great holiday gifts. Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes 2 cups of baking soda 1 cup of citric acid 1 cup of cornstarch Set aside Add to a food processor 1/4 cup of epsom salts or seaContinue reading “Mint and Rosemary Bath Cubes”
Chamomile and Vanilla Milky Oat Bath
The kids and I are starting to make gifts for the holidays. This is such a soothing bath in winter. The oats and chamomile help to support healthy skin and relieve any dryness or itchiness. My oldest daughter is fast approaching 13. She has an elaborate beauty routine already. The idea of a milk bathContinue reading “Chamomile and Vanilla Milky Oat Bath”
Winter Shampoo Bars with ROSEMARY and Bay
Self-isolation is even more challenging when there is 6 inches of snow on the ground. The girls can’t even ride their bikes in circles around the cul de sac. We depend on the library to homeschool and we are competing with my husband for precious bandwidth. There are suddenly so many reasons to begin their apprenticeship. IContinue reading “Winter Shampoo Bars with ROSEMARY and Bay”
Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy 