Category Archives: YL Essential Oils

Sunshine days lotion

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Barefootchiro

I love to add tallow to my skin care every time I get fresh out of the shower.. My recipe changes throughout the year depending on the weather, humidity, sun intensity and my mood. This is my latest tallow lotion … Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Yogurt

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Barefootchiro

How do you like your yogurt? For years I have been making yogurt in my little Yogourmet maker. Usually I would buy these little packets of dried starter to make my yogurt. But a few years ago I started using … Continue reading →

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A Grateful Heart

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Barefootchiro

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I woke up early this Thanksgiving morning. The house was quite and sleepy. Smells from delicious sides pre-cooked yesterday filled the air. Barefoot and happy as I bumped around the quiet kitchen with a golden kitten at my heals. This … Continue reading →

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Elderberry and Ningxia berry syrup for winter daily sipping

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Barefootchiro

Elderberry syrup has been used forever during the winter months to keep health robust in families who prefer nature over chemicals. It is so easy to make that even the novice cook can whip up a batch in no time … Continue reading →

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Maple Vanilla Einkorn Sourdough Granola

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Barefootchiro

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As I have started making Einkorn sourdough bread finding delicious ways to use the daily extra (Known as the discard.) has been one of my favorite parts of the journey. This granola could easily be made without the sourdough but … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ningxia electrolyte fruit roll up

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Barefootchiro

We pick strawberries every spring. It’s one of my favorite things to do with my girls. We often end up freezing many of them and and enjoy them throughout the year. Yesterday I was feeling very adventurous in the kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Backup plan thoughts

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Barefootchiro

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I remember having this conversation over the past ten years or so with every one of my friends…. with strangers… with anyone who would listen…. It went sort of like this…. Me: “Do you have a backup plan?…. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Rose water body and hair spray

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Barefootchiro

This is my absolute favorite recipe that my kids and I use daily in the car, bathroom, on the go and on planes. You can easily modify the size of the bottle and the amount of oil used. Enjoy. Love, … Continue reading →

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Golden Milk honey bomb

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Barefootchiro

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Today I was inspired to make a Golden Milk honey bomb. When I read the package of a powdered Golden Milk mix I noticed that most of the ingredients were oils that I had on my kitchen shelf at home. … Continue reading →

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Beard Balm DIY

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Barefootchiro

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With all the weird chemicals that are in most store bought products I like to vet all my products or make most of my body care products myself so I know what is going on my skin and into my … Continue reading →

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