Bare Naked Sylvia

Years ago, when I finally decided I was ready to make soap using the cold process method, I created a recipe that to this day remains my favorite one of all. I've tweaked it a little over the years, but its most powerful elements continue to be the naturally deodorizing lemongrass essential oil and the skin scrubbing apricot seeds.

I won't get into the details of how I came up with the name. That story is a neogreek tragedy plagued with unrequited love, unfathomable avarice, and mind boggling inherent torture. I may be blowing things out of proportion but all you really need to know is that I was inspired by someone to make something completely natural for the first time.

Immunity Booster

I've already fallen by the wayside, and haven't kept my promise to write once a week. Roger and I have started the process of buying a brand new home and we've been stuck doing paperwork, gathering documents, and in countless meetings. We're both very excited about the whole thing, especially since the floor plan we chose will offer enough space for him to have his own music room and me to have my own crafting area. I already have my eye on a few pieces of furniture that are really going to help me work more efficiently and are aesthetically pleasing. It's going to take quite a few months, but when the Terra Craft-Room is ready I'll be sure to share some pictures.

Squeaky Clean: All Purpose Cleaner Recipe

Lately I've had my eye on all natural cleaners. With more and more people wanting to be as natural as possible, its so easy to find something that fits your needs. But since I'm a compulsive d.i.yer, I figured, "heck, why don't I just make this stuff myself."

Of course one of my concerns with using all natural cleaners was their effectiveness. I just wasn't quite convinced that they are as powerful as those expensive, name brand, chemical filled products. Turns out they are just as good with the added bonus that they don't leave behind harmful residues and toxins that are bad for you and your family.

Homemade Soap (melt and pour method)

Cute party favors I made for my sister-in-law's babyshower using the melt and pour method

Making my very own homemade soap is a craft that I find absolutely thrilling. I get to choose how my soap will feel, look, and smell, not to mention I can add my own combination of essential oils, clays, and exfoliants to satisfy my skin needs. I can use beautiful and unique molds to create one of a kind looks. And with so many people jumping on the soap making bandwagon, there are now all sorts of places to find the supplies I need to create a variety of naturally healing soap.

It all started by accident

Here I am with my daughter on the day she was born. 

For the past five years or so I have become more and more interested in leading an all natural, eco friendly lifestyle. I've made changes here and there that I feel contribute to the conservation of mother earth, even if its on a small scale. Of course there is much more I can do and improve on, but I hope that this blog will provide others with the information they need to be more "green."

I believe, first and foremost, we must put great care into what we put in and on our bodies. We all know that a good diet and exercise will help us achieve overall wellness, but yet we don't do it. Instead we try to treat our ailments individually as they come, taking all sorts of over the counter medicines and suffering from their side effects. Wouldn't it be better to simply consume the right combination of foods and beverages to prevent the illness in the first place?