Nettlesome Life Blog

people sitting by a campfire by the beach outdoor skincare ritual
A Simple Outdoor Skincare Ritual
Imagine you've had an exciting but very full day outside — maybe it was a ten-mile backpacking trip, a group camping adventure, or even a long day in your garden... Read more...
5 Camping Skincare Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip (And How to Fix Them)
5 Camping Skincare Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip (And How to Fix Them)
5 Camping Skincare Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip (And How to Fix Them) Camping skincare | Outdoor skin care tips | Natural skincare for camping You packed the good... Read more...
Wilderness Skincare Tips: How to Care for Your Skin While Camping
Wilderness Skincare Tips: How to Care for Your Skin While Camping
Wilderness Skincare Tips: How to Care for Your Skin While Camping Imagine for a moment that we’ve just set up camp after a 10-mile trek into the wilderness. It was... Read more...
DIY Natural Foot Care_ Get Smooth, Healthy Feet for Sandal Season
DIY Natural Foot Care: Get Smooth, Healthy Feet for Sandal Season
How to Get Your Feet Sandal-Ready Naturally (A Simple Herbal Foot Care Routine) 1. Wake Up Your Feet with Gentle Movement We often don’t realize how much tension we carry... Read more...
10 Beneficial Herbs for Natural Skin Care
10 Beneficial Herbs for Natural Skin Care
Note: the information in this post is for educational purposes only. I am not a medical professional. If you have an issue please consult your doctor or naturopath or herbalist.... Read more...
What are the benefits of using handcrafted soap over commercial soap?
What are the benefits of using handcrafted soap over commercial soap?
  Handcrafted Soap vs. Commercial Soap: Why It Matters Imagine, if you will, two different moments when you buy a bar of soap. In the first scene, you’re out of... Read more...
bath tub with soap and towels near by. why scent matters more than we think
Why Scent Matters More Than We Think
Why Scent Matters More Than We Think Most of us have experienced it at least once:a scent that stops us mid-step. A moment where we are suddenly somewhere else —... Read more...
lady showering outside. turn an ordinary shower into a daily ritual
Turning an Ordinary Shower into a Daily Ritual
Reframing the Everyday Most of us step into the shower thinking about what comes next — the day ahead, the to-do list, the noise waiting on the other side of... Read more...
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How to Naturally Clear Congestion
Note: I am not a licensed medical professional. The information in this article is for educational purposes only. Wintertime and congestion always seem to go hand in hand—especially at the... Read more...
Facial Skincare Tips for Cold Weather
Facial Skincare Tips for Cold Weather
(Note: I am not a medical professional. The information below is for educational purposes only.) As winter really sinks in in Northern Utah, I am starting to feel the effects... Read more...
Why Winter is So Hard on Your Skin (And What Actually Helps)
Why Winter is So Hard on Your Skin (And What Actually Helps)
Winter has a way of sneaking up on your skin If your skin feels tighter, itchier, or just generally uncomfortable this time of year, you’re not imagining it. Winter asks... Read more...
3 Oils That Closely Match Your Skin’s Natural Sebum
3 Oils That Closely Match Your Skin’s Natural Sebum
3 Oils That Closely Match Your Skin’s Natural Sebum Our skin is a marvel of balance. It already knows how to keep itself soft, hydrated, and protected — thanks to... Read more...
DIY Citronella & Lavender Body Spray
DIY Citronella and Lavender Body Spray
  DIY Citronella & Lavender Botanical Body Spray Note: I am not a medical professional. This recipe is for educational purposes only. There's something about summer that calls for a... Read more...
Essential Oils 101_ What They Are & Why They Matter
Essential Oils 101: What They Are & Why They Matter
Note: this information is for educational purposes only. I am not doctor or medical professional.  This past weekend was the first market of the season. I had a great time,... Read more...
My Thoughts on Market Season
My Thoughts on Market Season
This weekend marked the beginning of my 5th year of attending markets and festivals. After the Christmas rush, craft markets and festivals are few and far between. But once the... Read more...
Can you travel with handcrafted soap?
Can you travel with handcrafted soap?
This is a question I get asked often at craft fairs, “Can I travel with this soap bar?”. The answer is a big YES! Artisan soap bars are great to... Read more...
Do you know what is in your skincare products?
Do you know what is in your skincare products?
Have you ever looked at the ingredients in bottle of shampoo or toothpaste, or even dish soap and wondered what an ingredient was? Take Polyethylene Glycols for example. Have any idea what... Read more...
oatmeal soap surrounded by calendula and oat flakes on butcher block
"Sunny Meadow" Calendula, Chamomile and Oatmeal Soap
It’s the middle of February. The high is 24 degrees today and it’s cloudy and kind of dreary. There is a storm coming soon and that should blanket the world... Read more...
Did you know you can take your Nettlesome soap camping?
Did you know you can take your Nettlesome soap camping?
Can handcrafted soap bars be used while camping or off-grid? This past weekend we went camping for the 4th of July. We went to a remote location with lots of... Read more...
Afternoon in the Studio
Afternoon Work in the Soap Studio As a small one woman business, I have to balance work and homeschooling. So work often comes after our schooling hours are over. This particular afternoon I was working on labeling soaps and creating sampler kits. I love choosing fun handmade papers to wrap each soap bar in. The packaging can and should be recycled or composted. I encourage you not to just throw out the wrappings! These sampler kits will be available soon, in the shop or at the farmers market in the... Read more...
Nettlesome Pantry is OPEN: Simply Soap
The Nettlesome Pantry is officially open. Welcome! I thought I might take a little time to tell you about our soap and packaging and shipping. And the simple goodies that make this soap so awesome!   Let’s start with the soap! This soap is luscious. My soaps are plant based, not tested on animals and safe for the environment. Each batch is crafted by me in my small home studio. I start by using plant oils that are responsibly sourced, then I mix those with lye and water and add... Read more...
Opening Soon! The Nettlesome Pantry
I’m very excited to announce the upcoming opening of my shop Nettlesome Pantry LLC. As an herbalist and maker, I’m so excited to make and offer handcrafted goods that are made with plants and herbs. Think, hand crafted soaps scented with pure essential oils, handmade rope baskets dyed with natural plant dyes, and one day hopefully, herbal teas grown in my garden and blended fresh each season. The Nettlesome Pantry will be filled with small batch, handcrafted goods. Sure your could buy some items in the big box store, but... Read more...