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12 Essential Oil Spray Bottle Recipes for Everyday Life
These 12 essential oil spray bottle recipes are enough to take care of most issues you would encounter in everyday life! From bugs to too much sun, these recipes have you covered. Essential Oil Spray Bottle Recipes are SO Easy to Make! It’s so very easy to make an essential oil spray bottle recipe. You […]
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How to Declutter to Move Abroad
In February 2021, we are moving from the United States to Germany and we want to share with you how to declutter to move abroad like we are doing! We’ve almost sold, donated or thrown away 90% of our possessions. It’s been a HUGE project, one that’s taken many months to complete, and we aren’t […]
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My Easy Nontoxic Laundry Routine as a Mom of Four
I’ve been making and using my own laundry products for years, and I thought it was high time I shared my easy nontoxic laundry routine with you! Why Go Natural in Your Laundry Room? First and foremost, it’s important to know WHY to have a nontoxic laundry routine. So, let’s learn! Laundry products are some […]
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Laundry Hacks for Busy Moms and Families
Here are my best laundry hacks for busy moms and families as a mom of four. They’re how I keep laundry from piling up and stay on top of it instead of drowning under clothes. Believe it or not, I’ve actually been able to make it a chore that I actually don’t hate anymore. Can […]
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We’re Moving to Germany! The Story of Our Grand Adventure
Big news My Merry Messy Life land…my family of six and I are packing up from the United States of America and moving to Germany! What’s In the Video 0:00 – Intro and the videos we will be showing you as we move abroad! 1:21 – How our love for Germany started at Burg Eltz […]
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DIY Natural Holiday Lip Balm Recipes
Here are some super cute natural holiday lip balm recipes you can make and use to give as gifts to friends, family and teachers! They make for special, homemade gifts that are also very affordable. Therapeutic Benefits of… Coconut Oil Coconut oil is excellent for dry and aging skin as it contains incredible moisturizing and […]
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Healthy Peppermint Mocha Creamer Recipe for the Holidays
Ditch the artificial colors, preservatives, dyes and unhealthy sugars to make this super healthy peppermint mocha creamer recipe that uses simple, real and natural ingredients. Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil Helps with Digestion You have the option of using essential oils in this healthy peppermint mocha creamer recipe to replace the peppermint extract. As you might […]
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How to Make DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments for Christmas
Making and using your own DIY essential oil diffuser ornaments is so super easy! Fill your home with the natural, safe and therapeutic aroma of essential oils during the holidays by making your own diffuser ornaments. Let’s get started! Do you Have a Real or Artificial Christmas Tree? We have an artificial one, but not […]
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Peppermint Mocha Sugar Scrub Recipe – Great for Gifts!
Here’s a natural peppermint mocha sugar scrub recipe that I just know you’re going to love to celebrate the holidays! This recipe is affordable and easy to make, making it perfect to use as special holiday gifts for friends, family, teachers, and more! It uses coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extra, coffee, cocoa, and peppermint essential […]
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You’ll Enjoy these Merry Holiday Room Spray Recipes
Here are six must-have holiday room spray recipes using essential oils that you can’t live without this Christmas or holiday season! They will fill your home with the cozy, spicy and and merry scents we’ve come to love. I Stopped Buying Scented Plugins and Candles… Why make your own holiday spray bottle recipes at home? […]
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Get in the Christmas Spirit with Holiday Diffuser Bomb Recipes
These six holiday diffuser bomb recipes using pure essential oils are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Simply squirt a small amount from the bottle into your diffuser for a ready-made holiday diffuser blend. I Stopped Buying Scented Candles and Plug-Ins… I love to make my home smell like Christmas, but when I […]
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How to Meal Plan Like a Boss to Save Money and Reduce Stress
I’ve recently learned how to meal plan with the Flylady system and have been so happy with how it’s helped to save us a lot money and has reduced stress for me as a mom of four. In this post, I’ll share with you my tips and tricks for meal planning success! Mama! What’s for […]
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How to Keep Your Home Consistently Clean – Weekly Home Blessing Hour
Today I’m going to teach you one simple tip to help keep your home consistently clean by using the Weekly Home Blessing Hour from the Flylady System! This tip will make it so that friends, family and neighbors can show up unannounced and you won’t feel embarrassed with your dirty home. It will also reduce […]
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How to Create a Daily Focus and Why It’s Awesome
As part of the Flylady system of home organization, cleaning and decluttering, I’ve incorporated the practice of a daily focus into my schedule and have been pleasantly surprised by how much it’s been helping me as a mom of four! I’m less stressed, feel more calm, and am less scatterbrained! How Having a Daily Focus […]
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How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution and Why You Should
Did you know that you could actually have indoor air pollution inside your own home? Crazy, right? Air quality is not just a problem in congested cities anymore, it’s now an issue in our humble sanctuaries. We now need to do all we can to make the air in our homes cleaner and safer, and […]
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DIY NATURAL HOME & BEAUTY RECIPES
12 Essential Oil Spray Bottle Recipes for Everyday Life
These 12 essential oil spray bottle recipes are enough to take care of most issues you would encounter in everyday life! From bugs to too much sun, these recipes have you covered. Essential Oil Spray Bottle Recipes are SO Easy to Make! It’s so very easy to make an essential oil spray bottle recipe. You […]
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How to Declutter to Move Abroad
In February 2021, we are moving from the United States to Germany and we want to share with you how to declutter to move abroad like we are doing! We’ve almost sold, donated or thrown away 90% of our possessions. It’s been a HUGE project, one that’s taken many months to complete, and we aren’t […]
Read More
My Easy Nontoxic Laundry Routine as a Mom of Four
I’ve been making and using my own laundry products for years, and I thought it was high time I shared my easy nontoxic laundry routine with you! Why Go Natural in Your Laundry Room? First and foremost, it’s important to know WHY to have a nontoxic laundry routine. So, let’s learn! Laundry products are some […]
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Laundry Hacks for Busy Moms and Families
Here are my best laundry hacks for busy moms and families as a mom of four. They’re how I keep laundry from piling up and stay on top of it instead of drowning under clothes. Believe it or not, I’ve actually been able to make it a chore that I actually don’t hate anymore. Can […]
Read More
DIY Natural Holiday Lip Balm Recipes
Here are some super cute natural holiday lip balm recipes you can make and use to give as gifts to friends, family and teachers! They make for special, homemade gifts that are also very affordable. Therapeutic Benefits of… Coconut Oil Coconut oil is excellent for dry and aging skin as it contains incredible moisturizing and […]
Read More
How to Make DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments for Christmas
Making and using your own DIY essential oil diffuser ornaments is so super easy! Fill your home with the natural, safe and therapeutic aroma of essential oils during the holidays by making your own diffuser ornaments. Let’s get started! Do you Have a Real or Artificial Christmas Tree? We have an artificial one, but not […]
Read More
Peppermint Mocha Sugar Scrub Recipe – Great for Gifts!
Here’s a natural peppermint mocha sugar scrub recipe that I just know you’re going to love to celebrate the holidays! This recipe is affordable and easy to make, making it perfect to use as special holiday gifts for friends, family, teachers, and more! It uses coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extra, coffee, cocoa, and peppermint essential […]
Read More
You’ll Enjoy these Merry Holiday Room Spray Recipes
Here are six must-have holiday room spray recipes using essential oils that you can’t live without this Christmas or holiday season! They will fill your home with the cozy, spicy and and merry scents we’ve come to love. I Stopped Buying Scented Plugins and Candles… Why make your own holiday spray bottle recipes at home? […]
Read More
Get in the Christmas Spirit with Holiday Diffuser Bomb Recipes
These six holiday diffuser bomb recipes using pure essential oils are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Simply squirt a small amount from the bottle into your diffuser for a ready-made holiday diffuser blend. I Stopped Buying Scented Candles and Plug-Ins… I love to make my home smell like Christmas, but when I […]
Read MoreHOME CLEANING, DECLUTTERING & ORGANZATION
How to Declutter to Move Abroad
In February 2021, we are moving from the United States to Germany and we want to share with you how to declutter to move abroad like we are doing! We’ve almost sold, donated or thrown away 90% of our possessions. It’s been a HUGE project, one that’s taken many months to complete, and we aren’t […]
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Laundry Hacks for Busy Moms and Families
Here are my best laundry hacks for busy moms and families as a mom of four. They’re how I keep laundry from piling up and stay on top of it instead of drowning under clothes. Believe it or not, I’ve actually been able to make it a chore that I actually don’t hate anymore. Can […]
Read More
How to Meal Plan Like a Boss to Save Money and Reduce Stress
I’ve recently learned how to meal plan with the Flylady system and have been so happy with how it’s helped to save us a lot money and has reduced stress for me as a mom of four. In this post, I’ll share with you my tips and tricks for meal planning success! Mama! What’s for […]
Read More
How to Keep Your Home Consistently Clean – Weekly Home Blessing Hour
Today I’m going to teach you one simple tip to help keep your home consistently clean by using the Weekly Home Blessing Hour from the Flylady System! This tip will make it so that friends, family and neighbors can show up unannounced and you won’t feel embarrassed with your dirty home. It will also reduce […]
Read More
How to Create a Daily Focus and Why It’s Awesome
As part of the Flylady system of home organization, cleaning and decluttering, I’ve incorporated the practice of a daily focus into my schedule and have been pleasantly surprised by how much it’s been helping me as a mom of four! I’m less stressed, feel more calm, and am less scatterbrained! How Having a Daily Focus […]
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Get Your Home in Shape with Flylady 31 Baby Steps
This next month I’m going to take you through the Flylady 31 Baby Steps to improve our lives as moms together! These steps are simple, easy and help you create one helpful habit a day for one month. These habits are the building blocks to having a home and life that is organized, runs smoothly, […]
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Why You Should Plan Your Outfit the Night Before
Until I tried it myself for a week, I never thought there was much point in planning your outfit the night before. But now I’m a total convert! It’s all part of the Flylady system, which I’ve been using and loving to organize and manage my home. How Planning Your Outfit the Night Before Helps […]
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How to Create Daily Routines with the FlyLady System
I’ve been implementing simple, daily routines as part of the Flylady system to help me be much more productive and organized. They’ve reduced my stress and mental clutter and have helped me to run my household as a mom of four a more orderly, organized way. Now it’s time I shared with you how I’m […]
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Organize and Clean Your Home with a Flylady Home Control Journal
In this post, I’ll share with you my Flylady Home Control Journal and FREE printables you can have to make your own binder as well. The FlyLady system is what I’ve been using to declutter my home and mind, keep my home cleaned regularly, and take care of myself! I think every homemaker can benefit […]
Read MoreTRAVEL AND LIFE IN GERMANY
How to Declutter to Move Abroad
In February 2021, we are moving from the United States to Germany and we want to share with you how to declutter to move abroad like we are doing! We’ve almost sold, donated or thrown away 90% of our possessions. It’s been a HUGE project, one that’s taken many months to complete, and we aren’t […]
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We’re Moving to Germany! The Story of Our Grand Adventure
Big news My Merry Messy Life land…my family of six and I are packing up from the United States of America and moving to Germany! What’s In the Video 0:00 – Intro and the videos we will be showing you as we move abroad! 1:21 – How our love for Germany started at Burg Eltz […]
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Hi I'm Sara!
I'm the owner and founder of My Merry Messy Life, which started in 2011 as a way to chronicle my journey to a natural, chemical-free lifestyle and to share my passions of mothering, natural cleaning and beauty recipes, real food recipes, curly hair care and crochet. I'm a mama to four precious and energetic kiddos and a wife to nerdy engineer who loves to sing, dance ballet and ballroom, and live simply and naturally. Learn More About Me
