Homemade Liquid Fabric Softener

Hey Loves!
Rissa here with another great tip!
So now that you all have made your very own Powder Laundry Detergent  you guys could use a recipe for homemade Fabric Softener!

Here's what you'll need: 

• 1-2 Qts. Distilled White Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Vegetable Glycerin
• 1 tsp. Essential Oil of your choice (lavender, lemongrass, orange)
• 1 Empty bottle (I used an empty fabric softener bottle)

 

Distilled White Vinegar

Vegetable Glycerin (Available here )

Lavender E.O. (Available here)

An empty bottle

Here's what to do: 

1. Combine all the ingredients in the bottle.
2. Shake the bottle to mix well.

Adding the Glycerin

Shake, shake, shake...shake, shake, shake...shake your bottle!

How to use:

• Use 1/4-1/2 Cup per load (* I use The Downy Ball)

We have been using this homemade fabric softener for a few months now and I am pleased with how it works. Now if you like the way that store bought softeners make your clothes smell then this may not be for you. I particularly don't care for the fragrance of store bought softeners so it works for me.

Here are some interesting facts about the Homemade Fabric Softener:
-The vinegar helps to remove residue from store bought detergents/fabric softener
-Makes clothes soft and wrinkle free
-Safe for sensitive skin and babies


Do you make your own Fabric Softener? Share your recipe in the comment section.

Happy Laundry Doing!
~Rissa 

Homemade Deep Conditoner

Hey Loves!!!
Rissa here with another great tip!

With harsh Winter weather approaching it takes a toll on our beloved locks, hair that is! So I have just the thing to moisturize and liven up those strands! A deep conditioning treatment.
This is my favorite homemade deep conditioner, I have been using this for myself and Cori Rae for over a year now and it works great. Lets get right to it.

Items Needed:

• Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner (or any conditioner you like)
• Raw honey
• Coconut Oil
• Rosemary Essential Oil
• Bowl
• Spoon

Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner

Coconut Oil

Raw Honey

 Rosemary EO

So here is what you need to do. I don't have exact measurements, I mostly just eyeball it and mix it up according to what my hair needs and of course hair length is important too. The longer the hair the more product you will need.

Put desired amount of Coconut Oil and Honey in the bowl

Microwave for 10 seconds just to soften the oil and honey

This is what it looks like after microwaving

Add your conditioner

Add the Rosemary Essential oil

Mix it all together

Apply to the hair in sections for easier application. Then cover with a plastic cap.

Leave the conditioner on for 15-30 minutes then Rinse. Look at that face!

Style hair

She's so over getting her hair done now. Her and Mr. Ribbits needed a blankie break!

I use the Aubrey Organics conditioner because it is SOO moisturizing. The consistency of the product is super thick and creamy so a little goes a very long way and this also makes it a better conditioner for mixing with other ingredients.

Oh and here are few benefits from using the ingredients listed.
Honey- Adds shine and moisture and prevents breakage
Coconut Oil- Reduces protein loss
Rosemary Oil- Effective natural preservative and antioxidant. Also said to promote hair growth!

So there you have it. My fav homemade Deep Condish!

Do you make your own hair care products?
Share them in the comment section!

Vanilla & Lavender Body Scrub

Now that Autumn has arrived I thought it would be a good time to share with y'all this great homemade body scrub! This scrub is really easy to make AND it's not expensive at all! Double Yay!

I adapted this recipe from a fellow blogger Savvy Brown. She had a great blog by the way, so be sure to check it out!

So lets get started with the recipe!

Ingredients:

• Raw brown sugar
• White sugar
• 1/2 Cup Grapeseed oil
• 1/2 Cup Sweet Almond Oil or EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• Vanilla EO (Essential Oil) or Extract
• Lavender EO
• Eucalyptus EO
• Jason Calming Lavender Body Wash (optional-this makes it a cleansing body scrub)
• Glass or plastic jar with a lid

Directions:

1. Fill the jar 1/2 way with brown sugar
2. Fill the jar almost to the top with white sugar
3. Make a pit in the sugars to add your oils
4. Stir in the oils
5. Add more sugars if necessary
6. If you plan to make a cleansing body scrub, add your body wash now
7. Add 10 drops of Eucalyptus EO, 20 drops Vanilla EO and/or a capful of Vanilla Extract, 20 drops Lavender EO
8. Blend ingredients well

How to Use:
Use after cleansing your body
Rub onto skin in a circular motion
Rinse away the sugar
*if using the cleansing body scrub skip step one*

This body scrub will leave you feeling moisturized and your skin will be so soft! This is also great to use as a scrub for manicures and pedicures!
Oh and if you have your own body scrub please share them in the comment box below! I love new recipes!

♥ Enjoy! ♥