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Sweet Dreams Soak " width="635" height="350" /> Sweet Dreams Soak " width="635" height="350" /> You may have noticed an ad in the sidebar of this website mentioning  The Mom Summit  which is coming up March 31st – April 7th. I hope you will take a minute to click on it and see all the great information that is available through this FREE online conference . The aim of The Mom Summit is to give moms information that will make their lives easier and more enjoyable! I will be joining more than 30 contributors who will be teaching classes on topics such as parenting, cooking, organization, health and fitness, relationships, balancing work and home life, and more! One of the other bloggers involved in The Mom Summit is one I’ve followed for quite awhile… Wellness Mama . As a matter of fact when I saw that she was participating, it reminded me of a recent post I read on her blog about the benefits of magnesium salt baths which in tu...

It is no secret that we are always looking for calming recipes and tools around here. When you have a child that is full of energy and has trouble calming himself down, you will try almost anything people throw out there. One calming suggestion that always comes up in our sensory group is epsom salts. Epsom Salts are known as the universal calming bath salts for kids , which is why we want to share some of our favorite calming recipes . Calming Bath Salts with Orange and Lavender Essential Oils " width="800" height="1200" /> * This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here for my full disclosure. As I mentioned before, we have tried all sorts of calming strategies and tools with our family. For the last two years, we have run a sensory support group for parents and educators to have a place to learn more about sensory processing and how to help their children with every day life. One of the common threads in the group, is the use ...

natural shower spray ! (click through for tutorial)" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8358081ff69e201bb091f5f7f970d image-full img-responsive" src="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e201bb091f5f7f970d-pi" title="Make your own natural shower spray ! (click through for tutorial)" style="border: 0px;" />I think you tend to learn most of your main cooking and cleaning habits  from whatever you saw your parents do (or not do) growing up. While I have been trying to make a lot of healthy changes in my life in recent years and opt for more nontoxic options, I never really relied on some of the more harsher chemicals to clean my house, and I'm pretty sure that's mostly because that's how my mom cleaned our home growing up. I clean most surfaces with simple soap and water whenever I can get away with it and only pull out the chemicals when something really calls for it (although I'm looking for natural soluti...

Celebrate Earth Day by Planting a Tree" width="300" height="200" />Every April 22, millions of people in nearly 200 countries celebrate Earth Day , and I’m one of them. Originating in 1970, Earth Day is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on how we can make our Earth a better place. It’s a time to be mindful of your impact on the Earth and challenge yourself to adopt new, environmentally friendly habits that conserve resources, save money, and encourage healthy living all-around. In fact, with wonderful benefits like those, doesn’t it make sense to live every day like it’s Earth Day? Well, you can. Over the years, my family and I have used Earth Day as a starting point to implement new and creative changes in our lives. Here are 30 ways we celebrate Earth Day that you and your family can try, too. Some of them may seem small, but small changes add up and if you sustain that change for the rest of your life, it will profoundly lighten your environmen...

Article by: Guest Author This is a guest post by cosmetic science expert Gary Neudahl . We’ve had a warm winter, a hot spring and a really hot and dry summer in the midwest. Perhaps you’ve thought of getting rid of the sweat and getting away from it all, luxuriating in peace and quiet, taking a nice, long bath. Maybe you’ve already been there, done that. More than once. If you’ve used a bath oil, following is what was likely in it, and why. Bath oil formulation A classical bath oil composition consists of: Emollients: 85 — 100% Antimicrobial Agents: 0 — 0.5% Dispersing Agents: 0 — 10% “Label-Copy” Ingredients: 0 — 0.5% Fragrance (Parfum): 0 — 4% Antioxidants: 0 — 0.05% Emollients Water- insoluble emollients constitute the vast majority of the formulation. In the absence of a dispersing agent, these ingredients float on the surface of the water and, upon exiting the bathtub, leave an emollient film on the skin that enhances moisture retention and softness. Most widely uti...

I use a combination of Epsom salt, Himalayan pink salt and dead sea salt with a few drops of essential oils like Lavender- Wintergreen, or geranium-patchouli. If not DIY I found this brand called VedaEarth which sells bath salts which has essential oils in it after reading this review: The Perfect Bath with VedaEarth! The salts help in removing toxins and improving blood circulation while the essential oils help to calm the muscles and relaxes the mind.

If dieting, taking weight loss pills , and exercising is not your cup of tea, Epsom salt bath may be the perfect way to lose a few extra pounds. It is an excellent and relaxing way to lose weight. This salt has been used since the 1900s for weight loss and to cure skin and digestive problems. Epsom salt or magnesium sulphate heptahydrate was discovered in Epsom, England. These clear crystals help in regulating many enzymes in our body and maintaining healthy hair , nails, and skin by helping in collagen synthesis. Would you like to know how Epsom salt bath benefits weight loss ? Read on! Epsom Salt Bath For Losing Weight How Does Epsom Salt Help You Lose Weight How To Make Epsom Salt Bath For Weight Loss Frequency Of Taking Epsom Salt Bath For Weight Loss Types Of Epsom Salt Baths Detoxifying And Rejuvenating Benefits Of Epsom Salt Bath Facts About Epsom Salt Precautions FAQs 1. How Does Epsom Salt Help You To Lose Weight Image: Shutterstock A British biochemist at the Universit...

Epsom salt bath has various health benefits and this is the reason why many people use regularly. It is fantastic for detoxifying and relaxing your organism and obtaining the benefits of magnesium, but even if you do not have enough time to soak in the tub, you can benefit by having a foot bath. What actually is Epsom Salt? Epsom salt is a pure mineral compound that naturally occurs and is composed of magnesium and sulfate.They got the name from a saline spring in England, where they were discovered for the first time. Epsom salt has a lot of amazing uses, but it is usually added in foot soaks and hot bath. The salt gets through the skin and reduces stress , detoxifies the whole organism and even boosts weight loss . Benefits of Epsom Salt Bath When you add Epsom salt into the hot bath, sulfate and magnesium break down and penetrate into the skin where they are absorbed in the blood stream. Trough reverse osmosis , this salt eliminates the toxins from the body thro...

This homemade after shower spray and window cleaner is a wonderful natural, non-toxic way to clean your bathroom and other home surfaces! It requires as few as three simple ingredients and can be customized with your preferred essential oil or essential oil blend . simple ingredients and can be customized with your preferred essential oil or essential oil blend . " width="475" height="349" style="border: 0px;" /> I’ve been making all of my household cleaners as of late and have been very pleased with the results. One of my favorites – which makes cleaning my shower a lot simpler – is my homemade after shower spray. Not only does it keep my shower clean and help keep mold and mildew away – my bathroom doesn’t have an exhaust fan and it’s too cold right now to open windows – but it also works beautifully as a window cleaner . I use it on my mirrors and there are no streaks! Following is my recipe for making your own homemade after shower spray. ...

anon990316 Post 12 I tried my first salt bath with essential oils this morning as supplement to medicated ringworm treatment . Wow was it ever relaxing and enjoyable. My skin was tingling, in a nice soothing way. I've been missing out! anon924895 Post 11 First off, bath salts aren 't just salt. Second, they are a little bit of a salt in a lot of water. That isn't what the mummies were soaked in. Maybe it's the stuff in the bath salts that isn't salt, but after every salt bath my skin is smooth and soft, not dry. Give it a try before you call it a myth, and don't just throw some table salt in a bath tub. Use real bath salts . anon291226 Post 10 Salt is not good for your skin? You, friend, have never soaked in sea salt. You should resist the temptation to discuss things you have no understanding of. tonypham Post 9 Myth after myth. Salt can't soften your skin. If anything it dehydrates your skin (ask the pharaoh's mummies!) anon150335 Post 8 I just bought ...