Skip to content
Simple At Home

Simplifying Home and Family

  • The Kitchen
  • Homesteading
  • Homeschool
  • Housekeeping
  • Money Saving Tips
  • The Kitchen
  • Homesteading
  • Homeschool
  • Housekeeping
  • Money Saving Tips
  • Sleeping Beauty Bath Balt
    Beauty - Crafts and DIY

    Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt DIY

    March 1, 2025 - By Jenn Gerlach

    Epson salt baths are amazing to soak in. I love to fill our big ol’ cast-iron clawfoot tub with a nice hot water and a soothing salt soak. We all know Epson Salt baths are relaxing and can help you sleep. My oldest has ADHD and in turn, has issues with being able to sleep on a normal schedule. We use a sleeping blend of essential oils made to help her fall asleep easier. I made this Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt for her to enjoy in the evening when she can’t sleep. This Disney inspired sleeping beauty bath salt is the perfect companion for…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    Simple Hot Oil Hair Treatment

    January 20, 2025

    How Feelingirl’s Black Friday Deals on Shapewear Can Help You Achieve Your Body Goals

    October 9, 2024

    DIY Shaving Cream: Pamper Your Skin with Homemade Goodness

    July 25, 2024
  • Crafts and DIY

    Bedtime Calming Lotion *Easy DIY*

    January 24, 2025 - By Jenn Gerlach

    Is bedtime a fight for your family? Do you find the toddler sleeping on the stairs because she got up and ran away after bedtime… That can’t be just us… Right? This bedtime calming lotion helps your child settle into a relaxed state, fall asleep, and stay asleep naturally. Nighttime rituals are one of the best ways to get your little ones down a little easier.  Gently massaging on lotion scented with lavender is relaxing for them and for you, making bedtime a little less of a battle and little more like a treat. I have put together an easy…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    Homemade silly putty

    Homemade Silly Putty

    March 17, 2025
    Sleeping Beauty Bath Balt

    Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt DIY

    March 1, 2025

    A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Wood for Your Woodworking Project

    June 24, 2023
  • Beauty

    Simple Hot Oil Hair Treatment

    January 20, 2025 - By Jenn Gerlach

    I remember as a little girl watching my mom heat up hot water, drop a little plastic tube inside and then apply it to her hair for 5 minutes. She didn’t wear makeup, didn’t get her hair or her nails done but her regular ritual was a hot oil treatment, and an occasional mask. That was it, just a few minutes for herself and her beauty routine.  That still stays with me today and I know how important even a little me time is for moms-to decompress, unwind, and treat yourself.  A few months ago my hair took a beating…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    Sleeping Beauty Bath Balt

    Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt DIY

    March 1, 2025

    How Feelingirl’s Black Friday Deals on Shapewear Can Help You Achieve Your Body Goals

    October 9, 2024

    DIY Shaving Cream: Pamper Your Skin with Homemade Goodness

    July 25, 2024
  • Healthy Living

    Health Benefits of Basil

    December 1, 2020 - By Emma May

    Basil is one of the world’s best herbs for health benefits. The plant itself looks much like peppermint a close relative. We use Basil for the adults in the home and it should not be used on children or diffused around them. (I am not a doctor. This post is not to diagnose, treat, or prevent any decease and is for informational use only. If you are in need of medical attention or looking to treat a health issue speak to your doctor.) A powerful antibiotic Basil essential oil has been shown to kill off bacteria.  This study was on the…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    What To Do If You Get Norovirus

    April 20, 2025

    How To Make And Use Fermented Garlic Honey

    January 5, 2025

    Uses for Lemon Balm

    December 15, 2024
  • what is tea tree oil good for
    Home and Garden

    Uses for Tea Tree Oil

    May 26, 2019 - By Emma May

    When it comes to useful essential oils tea tree oil falls on just about everyone’s list. Even people that do not use essential oils regularly have known the power of tea tree oil for years. This essential oil can be found in many commercially produced products with nearly unlimited used for tea tree oil.   What is tea tree oil good for? So what exactly is tea tree oil and what is tea tree oil good for? Tea tree oil is the distilled essential oil from the tea tree plant a powerful medicinal herb. Tea Tree oil is good for…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    Simple tip to fix a stuck shut off valve

    Fixing a Stuck 1/4 Turn Shut Off Valve

    February 25, 2025

    The Top Home Improvement Trends for Spring 2025

    January 21, 2025

    Services Worth Investing In When You Move

    January 21, 2025
  • Uncategorized

    Kid Safe Essential Oils: How To Safely Use Essential Oils on Kids

    January 3, 2019 - By Emma May

    Essential oils are all the rage in the natural health community. The use of essential oils is spreading like wildfire. In turn so are unsafe practices like ehhmmm raindrop therapy. Today I am going to introduce you to safety practices you need to know for using essential oils around your children. My babies are my world and my essential oils are a valuable tool in keeping them healthy.  The hard part is that if you don’t use oils in a safe way you can be doing your child more harm then good. Some oils like peppermint and eucalyptus can lead…

    Continue Reading

    Related Posts

    Smiling With Confidence: 5 Tips for Your Teen With Braces

    August 12, 2024
    home

    Wise Home Choices That Prevent Surprise Bills

    August 1, 2024

    How To Reduce Your Food CostsBuying In Bulk When You Are Broke.

    January 4, 2024
 Older Posts
Simple at home back to the basics kitchen . Simple At Home saving money and building wealth . Simple at home homeschool, homeschooling, home education . simple at home home and garden

Recent Posts

  • What To Do If You Get Norovirus
  • Simple Tips and Tricks To Upgrade A Box Of Cake Mix
  • Homemade Silly Putty
  • How To Make Money Raising Quail
  • Best Substitutes for Oil in Cake Mix: Transform Your Boxed Cake Mix
with love,
Jenn

Army veteran wife, Homeschooling mom, Urban homesteader




Join in on the adventure!


Readers are
loving
Jenn
recommends
Test

Looking for something?

Simple at home back to the basics kitchen . Simple At Home saving money and building wealth . Simple at home homeschool, homeschooling, home education . simple at home home and garden

Recent Posts

  • What To Do If You Get Norovirus
  • Simple Tips and Tricks To Upgrade A Box Of Cake Mix
  • Homemade Silly Putty
  • How To Make Money Raising Quail
  • Best Substitutes for Oil in Cake Mix: Transform Your Boxed Cake Mix
with love,
Jenn

Army veteran wife, Homeschooling mom, Urban homesteader

Graceful Theme by Optima Themes
x