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How to Make Your Own Natural Body Scrub
Let’s Craftis a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! This project comes from crafty mom Jill Alexander: “There are plenty of beauty stores where moms can buy exfoliating body scrubs, but we think that homemade is far superior. This delectable smelling body scrub is all natural and made with ingredients that you probably have on hand in the house. There are no chemicals you can’t pronounce in here!
21 Drops Essential Oils
If you are like me, you have a mommy brain that never turns off. That can mean trouble when it comes to bedtime.
All-Natural Tea Remedy for Coughs and Sore Throats
Does your little one have a cough or cold? When kids get sick, all any mom wants to do is make it all better… but how? Don’t fret! To help soothe sore throats and relieve coughing, Erica Reid shares a recipe for homemade remedy tea – it’s easy to make and even tastes great. Ingredients Lemon Honey Cayenne pepper Fresh ginger root Directions
Essential Oils for Children
Essential oils are natural plant extracts that can be used in the bath, in personal care products, or to add fragrance to rooms. Aromatherapy is not just for adults, but can also be helpful for infants and children over three months of age. Use essential oils with your little one to soothe irritability, encourage sleep or foster a good mood, depending upon the oils you choose.
How to Change Your Hair Color Naturally
Hair dyes and chemical treatments are probably safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to the American Pregnancy Association, but many moms choose not to use them because of their ever-changing formulations and lack of pregnancy safety testing. If you’re one of these moms, or a mom of an older child trying to lighten or darken her hair naturally, natural products offer the flexibility to change your look without exposure to chemical products.