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DIY Lavender Pillow Spray

Nico · June 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A person holding a small glass amber spray bottle.

DIY lavender pillow spray is a breeze to make and is a wonderful way to promote rest and self care. This spray uses only two ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes. I find myself with a new baby in this current season of life. While the little one continues to settle … [Read more...] about DIY Lavender Pillow Spray

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Simple and Quick DIY Muslin Burp Cloths

Nico · May 31, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Four cotton muslin burp cloths hanging against a white wall

This simple tutorial shows you how to make light-weight and versatile DIY muslin burp cloths in under 15 minutes. These keep your baby supplies minimal by doubling as easy nursing covers or even summertime baby blankets. Muslin burp cloths are a minimalist baby essential. … [Read more...] about Simple and Quick DIY Muslin Burp Cloths

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Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe

Nico · May 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of homemade calendula lip balm on a wooden cutting board next to beeswax pellets.

This DIY calendula lip balm recipe uses 4 all-natural ingredients and is a herbal powerhouse when it comes to healing lips and skin. Calendula is a beautiful golden flower that is well-known for, among other things, its skin and wound healing properties. Calendula oil and … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe

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Simple Non-Greasy Homemade Baby Lotion

Nico · May 10, 2022 · 2 Comments

An overhead shot of homemade baby lotion in a glass jar on a wooden cutting board.

This homemade baby lotion is simple to make and uses only 4 all-natural raw ingredients. It protects delicate skin without leaving a greasy feeling. Making your own baby lotion at home is one of those things that can seem daunting at first, but once you have a few basic … [Read more...] about Simple Non-Greasy Homemade Baby Lotion

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All-Natural Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub

Nico · April 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A wooden spoon with a dab of vanilla coconut sugar scrub. In the background there is a mason jar with more sugar scrub on a wooden cutting board.

Using only 4 ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, this vanilla coconut sugar scrub will leave your skin soft and glowing this summer. It is rich in antioxidants and uses only all-natural ingredients. Making your own all-natural sugar scrubs at home is a no-brainer. It … [Read more...] about All-Natural Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub

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Hi, I’m Nico! For me, simple living isn’t about leaving the modern world or about total self-reliance. It’s an act of resistance. Read more about me here.

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Featured Sourdough Discard Recipes

An overhead shot of homemade sourdough donuts on a light countertop. Two are cinnamon sugar, two are vanilla glaze, and two are with chocolate glaze.
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