Beauty and Health DIY Archives

DIY Lip Balm as a Group Activity

April 9, 2018November 30, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

Do-it-yourself Lip Balm: How to make lip balm as a group activity. I did this activity with my MOPS (moms) group, but I think it would also work as an activity for kids to make gifts for family members for the holidays. If you use organic ingredients then you can make organic lip balm with … Read more

DIY Diaper Rash Spray- Diaper Cream, but Easier!

February 20, 2020March 5, 2015 by Danielle Pientka

How to make diaper rash spray with essential oils.

Diaper rash spray is an alternative to diaper rash cream. You can make your own with just a couple ingredients and it is cloth diaper friendly. You can DIY this spray easily and affordably with essential oil.

Cloth Diaper Safe DIY Diaper Creams

February 4, 2020November 19, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

Easy to make and cheap diaper cream that works

DIY diaper creams that are safe for cloth diapers.

Why Moms Need a Gym Membership

April 9, 2018June 25, 2013 by Danielle Pientka

I’m so pleased with myself. I began to look into local gym memberships because I’ve been super lazy this pregnancy, but I’m trying to keep my weight down due to having a large baby last time. I figure it will increase my chances for the VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) I’ve been working towards. I also … Read more

My “Happy Journal” {And the Key to Happiness}

April 10, 2018November 6, 2012 by Danielle Pientka

I have been keeping my “happy journal” for the past 10 years at the suggestion of an old friend of mine. It is the opposite of the typical journal where you write all of the events in your life- good and bad- that occur. I found that while typical journaling help me get “out” the bad … Read more