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As 2024 comes to a close, let's take a moment to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our community. This year brought a wealth of creativity, inspiration, and practical tips that made sustainable living and DIY beauty feel achievable and fun! The most viewed posts of the year highlight not only what sparked your interest but also the shared journey toward a healthier, more health-conscious lifestyle. Let’s dive into the moments that defined our year together!

Black Friday is here, and if you're like me, it's the perfect time to snag those deals that make living a natural, beautiful, and DIY lifestyle even more rewarding. Whether you're looking to stock up on essential oils, expand your clean beauty collection, or try out that must-have subscription box (you know the ones I’m talking about!), there’s something for everyone this year.

Learn how to make, roast, and freeze homemade pumpkin purée with this easy guide. Capture fresh pumpkin flavor for your recipes year-round with simple, freezer-friendly steps!

Unlock the secrets of castor oil for beauty and wellness! Explore DIY uses like navel pulling, eyelash growth, lip balm, oil cleansing, and deep conditioning for healthier skin and hair.

Discover why Happsy mattresses are the top choice for comfort, eco-friendly materials, and quality sleep in our in-depth review. Find out how Happsy supports better rest with organic materials, superior comfort, and a sustainable design perfect for all ages.

Learn how to make your own DIY hyaluronic acid serum with this easy recipe! Discover the benefits of low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and glowing skin at a fraction of the cost.

Discover if the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher lives up to the hype in our in-depth review. Learn how it removes over 365 contaminants, improves water taste, and if it's worth the investment for your home. Grab your Clearly Filtered discount code.

My 9 year old daughter loves smoothies. But she's hip to my ways of sneaking in bonus healthy add-ins. While her smoothies aren't unhealthy, I was always trying to figure out ways to add extra greens, proteins, and other nutrients without her noticing. 

Then I found SmoothieBox! 

Yep! You can make a DIY lip plumper loaded with natural, skin- & lip-loving ingredients! It's super easy, inexpensive, and effective. 

When it comes to natural hair dyes, henna is my favorite option. Henna adds shine, covers greys, is long-lasting, and is free from ammonia, peroxide, & other harsh chemicals found in many commercial hair dyes.

Lip scrubs are quick, easy, inexpensive, and customizable. And you only need to mix up a little at a time because a little goes a long way. Between the harsh weather, dry air, and endless applications of lipstick or lip balm, our lips take quite the beating. But here’s the good news: the solution to soft, smooth lips is sitting right in your kitchen.

My honest review of ButcherBox meat delivery service. Is ButcherBox worth the hype? Does ButcherBox deliver quality meat? Here is my ButcherBox experience.

Chapped, dry, & cracked lips are not fun, not cute, and can even be painful. It's super inexpensive and easy to make moisturizing lip balms and scrubs to heal your lips. Adding essential oils to your DIY lip recipes not only makes them smell amazing but also boosts the benefits for your lips.  

Making homemade lip balm is super easy, super inexpensive, and super fun! You can customize the flavors, add tint, make it plumping, and they make great gifts.

Hey there, oil-curious friend! You've been interested in ordering from Young Living for awhile and you've been waiting for the right time. Welp! The time is now! I have a discount code for you to get 15% off your first order! 

Get natural remedies you can use to soothe and heal your skin after sun exposure. Learn how to make after sun spray, cream, face mask, and bath soak for quick sunburn relief.

Want to cover gray hair naturally? Want to enhance your natural color and add shine? Want to get a little funky with some vibrant colors naturally? It's all here! Keep reading for DIY natural hair dyes as well as the best safe options on the market. 

It's time to clear that Amazon shopping cart you have piling up! Amazon Prime Day is here!  It's the perfect time to snag unbelievable deals on everything you need and want. Whether you're looking for the latest tech gadgets, home essentials, or simply want to indulge in some retail therapy, Prime Day has something for everyone.

I curated a list of my favorites for you. In this list, you'll see my favorite things that I have bought multiple times, things I'm buying today, and things that have been hanging out in my cart waiting for me to press "buy now" for months! 

Stovetop popcorn tastes better, is cheaper, is healthier, and has less unpopped kernels than the microwave bag alternative. Get the ultimate guide to making perfect stovetop popcorn. Learn tips and tricks for fluffy, flavorful popcorn every time, plus delicious seasoning ideas to elevate your snack game.

Making essential oil capsules is super easy, provides targeted support, and allows you to control the dosage amount of the essential oils you use. I make capsules multiple times a week for my family and they were a pivotal part of my recovery from 3 years of spine surgeries.