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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. ...

Making shower and bath bombs is great fun! Mostly because once the mixture is put together it has the weirdest quality to it! That was the weirdest “dough” I have ever worked with. I spilled a blob on the countertop and it spread out and looked like spilled milk, but when I tried to wipe it up, it came together again like a solid mass again. Weird!!! But FUN!!! I can’t explain it well enough for you to understand. Perhaps you’ll try this recipe and see for yourself what I’m talking about. I found my recipe on Homemade Simple   By Rachel Faucett Basic Fizzy Bath Bomb Recipe Materials Sifter 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup citric acid* Mixing bowls Gloves Essential oil of your choice (see below for recommendations) Food coloring (optional for color) Water Ice cube tray, muffin tin or silicone mold Tissue paper *Tip:  Most supermarkets carry citric acid . Look for it near the canning supplies. Instructions 1. Sift baking soda and citric acid into a mixing bowl and, wearing gloves , m...

After a long day at work, there is nothing better for your body and mind than a spa visit. However, as the cold weather is coming, most of you would rather skip the pricey trip and would prefer to stay warm at home. Given that the sunless winter weather can soak your energy and make you feel depressed, you need a soothing sanctuary in your own home. You have the power to create one with little to no effort, in your own home. A calm, soothing atmosphere animated by ambient light, pastel colors, wooden textures of various kinds and plants, are just some of the ingredients of an extraordinarily successful recipe that you can prove that works in your bathroom at home. As the most relaxing room in our homes, a well designed bathroom can simple erase the stress gathered throughout the day and induce peace and tranquility. It can simply make wonders for your body and mind. Getting the benefits of a spa treatment in your own home is not as hard as you think. With just a few renovations and ...

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 ...

What is Epsom salt?  Known chemically as magnesium sulfate it is a naturally occurring mineral discovered in water in Epsom, England. It is a must-have for use in the home, garden and also for personal care. Below are 35 household, health & beauty and gardening uses for Epsom Salts. (Note: Amazon has just about the largest and best value range or Epsom Salts on the planet!) Epsom Salt Household Uses Cleaning Bathroom Tiles Bathroom tiles pick up grunge over time and Epsom salt is a cheap and effective way to clean them. Mix the salts with an equal amount of liquid dish detergent . Then rub it on the grimy areas and scrub. The Epsom salt, along with the detergent, works by dissolving the grime. Also see: Remove Mold & Mildew NATURALLY With Tea Tree Oil. Ridding Raccoons from the Trash Can For those plagued by raccoons foraging in the trash can, creating a real mess and making a din in the middle of the night Epsom salt could provide the solution. The reason is very simple; r...

Epsom salt.  It’s that coarse stuff you can buy by the carton and pour into your bath when you want some relief from aches and pains.  Usually it’s prescribed as a simple and cheap home remedy for various minor health issues , but did you know it actually has a lot of different uses around your home?  With the low cost and the versatility, you can’t go wrong picking up a carton the next time you head to the store.  Check it out. Epsom salt is high in magnesium, and it has amazing healing properties when it’s dissolved into water and you give yourself a good soak.  Here are a few restorative ways you can use Epsom salt to start feeling better!  Please note that a few of these are internal uses.  They are safe for most people, but some people do experience side effects , so check with a doctor before you swallow Epsom salts dissolved in water. 1. Take a nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. - 40 Life-Changing Ways to Use Epsom Salt i...