About

Launched in 2013, Everything Pretty is a beauty and wellness blog for real women.  You'll find DIY beauty recipes, skin care products, and beauty tips as well as information about autism and sustainable living.


I'm Cari, and I'm so glad that you are here!  When my oldest was little, I had my own website selling handmade soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other bath products.  I loved making and selling, but I had to put it on hold when I had two more kids.  


I still love making bath products, and I love writing and blogging, so here we are! 


We got licenced to make cosmetics and have a food manufacturer's license and sell freeze dried candy, ice cream, meals, fruit, and vegetables.  We recently got our pet food license, so we have that available as well.  You can see all of our available products here.


I also blog at Koti Beth Designs and Homesteading in Ohio.  


My husband and I, along with our three kids and grandson, live on a small farm in Ohio.  We are a former homeschool family now that all three have graduated.  We have a goat named Amelia, a flock of chickens, and a half feral cat who somehow ended up being an indoor cat.


We have an orchard with 300 fruit trees and a large garden.  We spend spring planning our garden, summer gardening, fall canning, and winter eating our home canned foods.


I've written for United Way, Angie's List, Purina, What to Expect, Valpak, and Everyday Health, mostly using a pseudonym.


My blog posts have been featured at the following sites:

  • Kings Island
  • Blogher
  • Craftgawker
  • Hometalk
  • DIY Idea Center
  • Diply
  • Wikihow
  • Buzzfeed
  • LDT Commodities
  • SheKnows
  • Foodgawker
  • Tip Junkie
  • Restonic