30 December 2017

Basic Bastille Soap Recipe with Essential Oils

If you or your family have sensitive skin, then this basic bastille soap recipe may be the answer to alleviating some of your skin care issues. Formulated with a high percentage olive oil in combination with additional soapmaking oils, Bastille soap is a modern twist on traditional Castile soap which is made using only olive oil.


What is Bastille…
26 December 2017

2017 Top 10 Posts from Everything Pretty

Merry Christmas!  I hope that you are all enjoying your holiday and spending time with your loved ones.  We had a fairly low key Christmas, and I loved it.  I'm suffering from a bit of burn out and general stress due to overscheduling, so it was nice to just sit back and enjoy my family without worrying about life.  
I want to start out by th…
22 December 2017

Healthy Peppermint Mocha Recipe

One of my favorite hot drinks in the winter is a peppermint mocha.  I just love the combination of the peppermint and chocolate in a smooth, hot drink as my afternoon pick me up.


I don't know if it's because I was sick for most of fall, the busy holiday season, or the fact that it's dark before we get done working for the day, but I n…
20 December 2017

What is Essence in Skin Care and Should You Be Using One?

When you do your daily skin care ritual, you probably cleanse, tone, and moisturize.  But there's a new product that you should be using: essence.  
Essence as part of your skin care routine isn't a new concept, but it's gaining popularity.  Essence is a skin care product that is now famous thanks to Korean skin care getting popular i…
18 December 2017

Best Essential Oils for Cold and Flu

It's cold and flu season, and I've got one kid still suffering from allergies.  My essential oil diffuser has been working overtime for since September.  
I'm not completely opposed to medicine, but I like to try natural remedies first. I haven't found a cold medication that doesn't make me drowsy, including the ones labeled n…