Inspired Cozy Living
Lean in and embrace an intentional, fulfilling lifestyle. Create simple, yet meaningful moments, with inspiring projects to transform ordinary routines into rituals of gratitude and reflection.
one project at a time
becoming a candle maker
Creative Candles Made Simple
If you’ve made candles before without success or always wanted to, it’s time you became the candle maker you’ve longed to be. I’m here to help you every step of the way, with 100+ pages to learn the art of candle making, refining and evolving your skills with each finished project!
Behind the lens
Hi, I’m Kristy
A best-selling author, natural magazine columnist, wife, mama, puppy wrangler — and serial DIYer obsessed with the seasons. I founded Life-n-Reflection to share my simple living notebook, helping others simplify and savor the everyday.
Because life is more meaningful when we pause, reflect, and make intentional choices. Tiny shifts can ripple into deep change, creating a life that feels good to live in.
Let’s fill our days with gratitude, beauty, and purpose.
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recent posts
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Lemon Cedar Dust Spray and Polish
Remove dust from your wood surfaces with this recipe for an all natural lemon cedar homemade dust spray and furniture polish.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
This melt and pour soap recipe for lemon poppy soap is full of zing! From it’s zesty lemon scent to it’s bright yellow color, I can’t get enough. But, the best part is the exfoliating texture of the poppy seeds.
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DIY Gardeners Hand Scrub Recipe
Who doesn’t love an easy hand scrub recipe using simple kitchen ingredients? This DIY gardeners hand scrub recipe cuts through soil, softens rough hands, and cleans with a bright, herbal scent.
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Herbal Homemade Scouring Powder
Bring your sink back to life! This herbal homemade scouring powder removes tough stains from stainless steel and porcelain while leaving a fresh, natural scent behind.
Hi!
I’m Kristy
A best-selling author and national magazine columnist. I founded Life-n-Reflection to share my simple living notebook, helping others simplify and savor the everyday. Read more…
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