As parents, don’t we all have our own little bag of tricks? Our bag of tricks is only filled by experience and daily lessons. And I am fairly certain that yours are different than mine, too! Since all bags are different, you might have some tricks that I haven’t heard of or tried yet. And vice versa! Parents are … Read More
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
I will admit, I am not good at keeping jewelry sparkling and clean! I rarely take off my rings and earrings and they get coated in soap, dirt and just general ‘gunk’. But this homemade jewelry cleaner makes it easy to do and is non-toxic, too! I do love when I stop by a jewelry store and they clean … Read More
Camping with Essential Oils!
My family loves to camp! In 2010 we bought ourselves a tent trailer and have taken it on many adventures! My favorite, by far, was our trip to Yellowstone. We camped for 5 nights and we were busy exploring and learning every day. Our tent trailer kept us warm at night and the canvas siding kept out one particularly nosey … Read More
Spring Giving Project
Kelly and I like to support a variety of charities as individuals. There is nothing better than giving back to organizations you are passionate about, right? It makes you feel so good to do good! We were at the most amazing conference this weekend where we learned not only amazing business skills but ways to be better parents, spouses, friends and human … Read More
Homemade Facial Toner Recipe
I have been having fun starting to detoxify my beauty cabinet. It is still a slow process but I am consistently oil cleansing, using my facial serum, body lotion and now am using this amazing homemade facial toner. We actually created a cool PDF for you so that you can have fun detoxifying YOUR beauty cabinet! This is so … Read More
The Non-Toxic Cleaner for YOUR Home
Ever since adopting a non-toxic lifestyle I have been on an ongoing mission to replace items in my home with better options! It has been a long journey for sure, but I guess slow and steady wins the race in this case. At least that is what I tell myself. Does the thought of removing chemicals from your home … Read More
Supplements and Essential Oils for Beautiful Skin
Your Skin Why do we care what we use on our skin? Did you know that what we put ON our skin…we put IN our bodies?! Our pores aren’t a one way street meant just for sweat; they absorb what you apply as well. Every time you slather lotion, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, and other products just pretend you are … Read More
Homemade Shaving Cream
If you recall, I recently posted a recipe for a homemade after shave! I got to thinking, if I can make an after shave for my husband, why not make a homemade shaving cream?! How hard can it be? Turns out it isn’t hard. However, finding a shaving cream that my husband will actually use IS hard. The thing is, … Read More
Homemade Massage Oil for the Bedroom
Are you looking for an all natural homemade massage oil for romantic evenings in the bedroom? As you know, many commercial products, like lubricants and lotions, can contain unsavory ingredients like synthetic fragrances, pthlates, petroleum products and more. It can be very easy to make your own and be confident in the quality of the ingredients you are using. … Read More
Homemade After Shave
My mission to detox our lives has been a slow and steady process. Finding replacements for the toxic items I used to love offers both a lesson in patience and creativity. Will the item I find or make be as good or better than what I used to use? Obviously the ingredients will be much better – but will the … Read More
10 Essential Oils to Support Healthy Weight Management
Kelly and I never cease to be amazed at just how much Young Living Essential Oils can do to support our bodies. They truly are nature’s medicine. Essential oils can be used to support healthy weight management goals. A Magic Pill? Now, let’s be clear…essential oils are not magic pills. This isn’t about you going to eat a bunch … Read More
DIY Eye Makeup Remover
A few years ago I came across a recipe for my own homemade, DIY eye makeup remover! Could it work? I was willing to try it! Besides, I was beginning my journey to a non-toxic beauty cabinet so I figured I had to give it a whirl! Are you starting your own journey? Check out this awesome PDF that we made just for … Read More
Homemade Moisturizing Shower Gel Recipe
I have really been enjoying detoxing my home and beauty products and this homemade shower gel recipe does not disappoint. It is so important to be mindful of both what we put IN and ON our bodies. Oh Lardy started out more focused on real, nourishing foods but as we grow and develop, we are starting to focus on quality … Read More
Best Posts of 2015!
2015 has come to a close and we can’t thank our readers enough for all of your support! We couldn’t do this without you! We wanted to share with you our top posts for 2015! These are the posts that got the most traffic all year! We hope you enjoy them, if you haven’t seen them already! We wish … Read More
How I fund my obsession
Is it an obsession? Some may think so. It certainly seems like it is when I place a monthly order. But I really don’t see it as an obsession. I love Young Living Essential Oils and they are an amazing tool for me to have in my mommy toolbox. It is more of a necessity than an obsession. Regardless, I have … Read More
EPIC Black Friday Essential Oil Promo!!
The Holidays are here and Black Friday is right around the corner! Tamara and I love supporting all of our amazing members! By arming all of you with knowledge and tools you are able to move through your oily journey with confidence! When diving into the Essential Oils world it can sometimes seem overwhelming. It is our goal to provide … Read More