Make Your Own Diaper Cream...Cloth Diaper Safe!

Oh yes! Let's talk about butts for a second; baby butts to be specific. They can certainly get a bit sensitive with all those special gifts they bless us with about every 2-4 hours. Can you tell I have a newborn at home? Diaper creams can get expensive and aren't exactly made with the safest products out there.

My cousin is the genius of all things "baby" and "natural". She is one cool chick.

A list of what makes my cousin COOL:

1. She's a veterinarian. COOL.
2. She is all about baby wearing. COOL. 
3. She MAKES...yes, makes...her baby carriers. 
4. She is super crazy crafty when it comes to cloth diapering; even makes her own inserts! COOL
5. She has chickens and grows chestnut trees. For real! She is THIS cool.

But, today she topped it all off by sharing her recipe for DIY Diaper Cream that is all natural and even safe for cloth diapers. You see, with cloth diapers, you have to be really careful about what you wash them in and what creams you use because they can make the diapers/inserts non-absorbant. Not exactly a good thing when we're talking about diapers. You feel me?

So, let's get down to "business." Here is this awesome and super easy receipe! ENJOY!

All Natural "Cloth Diaper Safe" Diaper Cream

• 1/2 cup of Coconut Oil (I get mine at Whole Foods)
• 1 cup refined Shea Butter (I get mine at Whole Foods)
• 3 Tablespoon Spark Naturals Bees Wax
• 3 drops Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil

Add coconut oil, shea butter, and bees wax into an uncovered mason jar. Place the mason jar into a sauce pan that is have full of water (homemade double boiler!). Bring the water in the sauce pan to a rolling boil and allow the contents of the mason jar to slowly melt to a completely liquid state.

Carefully remove the mason jar from the sauce pan and place it in the refrigerator for two hours to cool.

After two hours, remove the mason jar from the refrigerator and add the lavender essential oil. Then beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Place the beaten cream in to jars. 

**Makes three, 4oz jars.

 And that's it! Be sure to purchase your all natural bees wax and lavender essential oil from Spark Naturals by clicking the links on the ingredients list above. 

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Getting ready to make a purchase from Spark Naturals this week? If not, DO IT! You'll get a free 5mL bottle of Basil Essential Oil with your $40 purchase (after discounts). Be sure to use coupon code CURLY at check-out to save a bit more!

Basil Essential Oil is great for tons of stuff! For example:

• Soothes sore muscles and joints
• Assists with clear breathing
• Acts as a cooling agent for the skin
• Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxious feelings

Check out this great article from Sustainable Baby Steps to learn more about the great uses for your new Basil essential oil!

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Introducing....REFRESH!

Introducing... REFRESH from Spark Naturals!

Refresh is a  proprietary blend of Citronella, Cilantro, Melaleuca,White Fir, Lemon, Lime & Wild Orange Essential Oils (with no added carrier oils).

Refresh is Spark Naturals' proprietary blend of 100% pure essential oils designed to eliminate contaminates naturally from the air or any cleanable surface. From coughs, sneezes, dirty hands, bug bites or even food germs. These days protecting yourself and your family is more important than ever. Refresh has a cleansing aroma which will quickly take care of any unpleasant odors naturally.

Retail price will be...
15ml - $24.99
5ml - $10.99

But... for a limited time, Spark Naturals is offering the very special introductory price of:
15ml - $22.50
5ml - $9.90

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Image the possibilities! You could run this blend in you diffuser to rid the air of last nights dinner. Or maybe make your own kitchen or bathroom spray to disinfect counter tops and toilet bowls!

Back to School Time with Essential Oils

It's Back to School Time again! Take advantage of the savings from Spark Naturals on this great kit. 

Check out my blog post about preparing for Back to School with some great essential oils here: CLICK HERE to read!