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It's the big day! We're picking up our daughter from NICU! She's coming home after 3 weeks in the hospital! We buckle up our 4 lb baby, get on the highway, and come to a complete stop. A banana truck had exploded.

I logged on to my website and my traffic had a huge spike. I checked where the traffic was coming from. Did I get a shout out on social media? Did someone link to my post on their site? Did Oprah put me on her favorite things list? Nope. It was a knitting website chat forum. What could they be saying about oil pulling on a knitting site?? I joined the forum to check it out. 

"Makeup can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you're ugly on the inside... unless you eat the makeup!" -- Audrey Hepburn

In The Beauty Remix, you'll learn how to use nourishing, moisturizing, natural ingredients to make beauty & personal care products. Many of the ingredients you'll use can be found in your kitchen! 

So yes, Audrey, we can eat our makeup!

Wanna make soap but it sounds complicated? Melt & pour soap without lye is for you. Learn how to make melt and pour soap with recipes like morning start, mint chocolate, & sweet dreams. This is the easiest way to make homemade soap without lye or curing. 

Exfoliating is one of the easiest ways to give your skin a quick glow-up. Body scrubs are an easy way to exfoliate. Mix & match these ingredients to make a custom salt or sugar body scrub.Favorite combos include oatmeal & brown sugar scrub, pink lemonade scrub, & activated charcoal sugar scrub.

How to use bentonite clay for hair, skin, gut health, and digestive function. A bentonite clay hair & face mask leaves your hair & skin smooth, soft, and glowing. Learn about all the health benefits of bentonite clay.

Learn how to do the no poo method natural hair care routine. I haven't used shampoo in two years. "No Poo" simply means washing your hair without shampoo. Yes, I still wash my hair and no, my hair doesn't stink.

Ear candles are made out of linen or cotton, dipped in wax & shaped into a hollow cone shape. They have been used for thousands of years for physical support & spiritual & meditation practices. Do ear candles work? If they work, how & why do ear candles work? Are ear candles safe? Do ear candles unclog ears and get rid of ear wax? Can you use ear candles for ear infections, aches, and pressure? 

Yes, you can get rid of varicose veins naturally! No lasers needed. There are ways you can support blood flow, circulation, and healthy veins at home to prevent & reduce varicose veins. DIY Homemade Varicose Vein Attacking Body Butter with Essential Oils.

How to make a detox bath with Epsom salt. Learn what essential oils to add for the best immune boosting, muscle calming, deep breathing, glowing skin, and detoxing bath.

Washing dishes, changing diapers, scrubbing toilets, gel & acrylic manicures, fingernail polish & remover, weather changes, swimming, alcohol based sanitizer that dehydrates.....geez even simply living your best life is rough on your fingernails. Learn how to make a DIY fingernail strengthening serum for naturally strong, long, and beautiful fingernails.  Get a list of essential oils that are good for nails and cuticles. 

While there are genetic factors, there are natural ways to help prevent & avoid stretch marks. The secret is in skin elasticity. This stretch mark belly butter recipe is effective &  easy. And grab some bonus natural tips & supplements to prevent & reduce stretch marks.

This is the best one ingredient natural toner to even skin tone, reduce acne, & balance pH levels. I have been using this all natural, nontoxic, very inexpensive facial toner for over a decade. This was the first DIY beauty product I made and I've been hooked ever since. This toner is super simple, inexpensive, and effective! Learn about using apple cider vinegar in your skincare here.

Get an easy & cheap diy talc-free & fragrance-free baby powder recipe. Talc & fragrance can cause irritation. This 2 ingredient homemade baby powder is gentle & soothing without harsh ingredients.

Top no poo mistakes. Learn how to troubleshoot the no poo method. Is no poo causing dandruff? Is no poo making my hair fall out? Is baking soda damaging my hair? 

Pore strips are an effective way to get rid of blackheads and you can make them with just 2 ingredients! Sticky pore strips are designed to pull out dirt, unclog pores, and exfoliate dead skin cells.

Are my multivitamins & supplements causing constipation? Synthetic vitamins & supplements can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhea, & nausea. Many vitamins are full of synthetic ingredients, dyes, fillers, and artificial flavorings that are harmful to our digestive systems.

Hair porosity refers to how well your hair can absorb & retain moisture. Learn how to test your hair for low, high, or normal porosity. Get a printable guide on how to care for your hair's porosity level. A must for natural hair care & the no poo method.

I stopped using shampoo 1 year ago. No, I don't stink. Yes, my hair is clean. Yes, my hair is healthy. I use the no poo method natural hair care routine.

Learn how to get pH balanced hair products for natural hair care & the no poo method. The goal is to get as close to your hair’s natural pH level as possible. If your hair products are too basic or acidic, you could end up with damaged, dry, brittle, porous hair.