Let’s face it, besides cheese, ranch dressing is one of those foods that can be difficult to say goodbye to when going vegan or dairy-free. I have always had a love affair with ranch dressing and balked at the idea of giving up my favorite salad dressing and condiment. What would I dip my pizza…
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Indulge Your Summertime Glow with Moisturizing Tropical Passion Coconut Milk Bath Bombs
Baths are pretty much my answer to everything. Got sore muscles? Take a bath! Got a fever? Take a bath! Step in poison oak/ivy/sumac? Take a bath! Skin needs extra moisture? Take a bath! During the summer months here in Texas, the sun sucks all the moisture out of my skin and I resort to…
Pup & Pony – Essential Oils Formulated For Dogs and Horses (and how to use them)
The Hippy household is full to the brim with furry, 4-legged family members. When The Boyfriend and I moved in together a year ago, our family grew to FIVE pets. Yes. That’s right. Between the two of us, we have 3 cats and 2 dogs! It’s most certainly a circus in our home, but we…
Feed Your Hummingbirds Naturally – DIY Hummingbird Nectar
Spring is slowly creeping up on us this year and I am starting to see my tiny little flying friends return to the tree outside of my balcony. Last year, The Boyfriend and I spotted hummingbirds flying around our patio and we decided to buy a hummingbird feeder and see if we could make friends….
Beat The Winter Blues With Herbal Tea – DIY Blues Buster Loose Leaf Tea Blend
This winter has been brutal for many people across the United States. Several of my friends/family are stuck inside their homes because of record low temperatures, record snowfall, and loss of power/utilities. Being stuck inside for an extended period can wreak havoc on anyone, causing what experts have labeled SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Even down…
Smooth His Whiskers With a DIY Beard Balm
One of my most popular male-centered blog posts is my DIY Beard Oil recipe! All of the bearded men in my life love receiving homemade beard care products. Recently though, I was asked to make a friend of mine a beard balm instead of a beard oil, and that got me thinking about devising a…
Get a Good Night’s Rest – DIY Herbquil A Nighttime Herbal Cold & Flu Syrup
There is a nasty flu-like virus going around that has brutally hit pretty much everyone that I know. Even my son, Syfy, came down with this virus ON Christmas, the poor guy! When it first hit our home, The Boyfriend was the first to come down with it, and I followed closely behind. Feeling absolutely…