I've tried lots of natural deodorants, and I'll be honest, most of them don't work very well. But THIS essential oil deodorant really does work. It stops the stink and keeps everyone smelling fresh. It's summer tested and husband approved.

This beach waves hair spray not only smells amazing it also does all these wonderful things for my hair.  Love it! - mimics the amazing way your hair looks after spending the day at the beach - enhances natural waves and curls - with a look of perfectly imperfect beachy waves - add softness and conditions without weighing hair down - builds volume and fullness - fights against the drying effects of the summer sun as it moisturizes both the scalp and hair Plus it's all natural and cheap.  Bottles of similar store-bought beach waves sprays cost $13-$30+.  But this homemade DIY version costs only pennies.

I absolutely love my recipes for ultimate sugar scrub and exfoliating sugar scrub cubes.  They smell great and leave my skin smooth and super soft. But when it comes to my feet, I need a little extra "oomph".  My dry, cracked heels need some extra scrubbing power to get them sandal ready.  And that's where this homemade foot scrub comes in. It has both Epsom salt and sugar to exfoliate, smooth, soften, and rejuvenate my tired toes and tough soles.

21 favorite roller bottle recipes for summer - Bug Repellent, Itch Relief, Deodorant, Beat the Heat, Motion Sickness, Jet Lag, Foot Cooling, Tummy Tamer, Cellulite, Varicose & Spider Veins, Muscle Soother, and more

I love this homemade dry shampoo! It's a simple, all-natural way to add volume to your hair, give an instant lift to roots and oily hair, and it smells amazing! Plus it's easy to customize for blondes, brunettes, and redheads.

Got a bug bite, rash or other itchy nuisance? Here's my favorite homemade anti-itch stick recipe (a.k.a. Bug Bite Balm). It's all natural and made with soothing goodness of essential oils. Carry one of these handy sticks around with you while hiking, camping, swimming or just hanging out in your yard this summer. Just rub over bug bite and it will start calming skin. Itch relief in no time.

Summer's here and the bugs are out in full force. These "Bug Away" essential oil luminary candles are a simple and beautiful DIY project to keep those mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and other bugs away from your summer fun.

I love this homemade essential oil sunscreen recipe. It's water resistant, protects against UVA and UVB , and SPF 30+. Plus it rubs in completely and it's not sticky or overly greasy.

I love these DIY bug repellent lotion bars! Made with organic butters, oils, and essential oil, they're all-natural and deet-free. Simply glide the lotion bar over skin and rub in to help keep mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other bugs away. They really work, smell great, aren't greasy, and leave your skin silky soft. Give this recipe for homemade "bug away" lotion bars a try. I think you'll love them as much as I do.

I love using essential oils to make my home smell great.  It's so much better to make my own air fresheners than using the chemical-filled, artificial air fresheners from the store.  All it takes is water, witch hazel, and essential oil and you can whip up your own homemade all-natural room spray in about 30 seconds. Recipes for 15 favorite summer room sprays (and a free printable of all the recipes): Just Beachy, Lemonade, Bugs Be Gone, Summer Sunset, Happy Vibes, Herb Garden, Mojito, Chill Out, Hammock Time, Northern Lights, Island Living, Lake House, California Coast, Sea Breeze, and more.