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Take the first steps toward a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle. Embrace the beauty of simplicity with practical tips and inspiring projects to simplify your surroundings.
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Hi, I’m Kristy
A best-selling author, columnist for Willow and Sage magazine, and contributing expert at The Herbal Academy. I founded Life-n-Reflection to establish a hands-on resource for simple living to transform your everyday.
And I’ve been writing and sharing creative projects and tips from my country home ever since!
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!
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recent posts
DIY All Purpose Natural Surface Cleaner
Let’s bottle up a DIY all purpose cleaner that fits your needs with natural ingredients to clean just about any surface!
How To Dehydrate Lemon Slices
Want crisp, beautiful dried lemons? Follow this how-to guide with a video, slicing tips, and more than a dozen ways to use dehydrated lemon slices.
10 Ways to Get Rid of Odor
Ten ways to get rid of odor and refresh your house. Musty closet? Funky fridge? Stinky mattress? This list has a simple DIY fix for every area of the home!
Pressed Flower Bath Bombs DIY
You’ll love creating this pressed flower project from petal to fizz! I’ll show you four ways to press flowers and how to enjoy them in a fun floral bath soak with a homemade bath bomb recipe.
Hi!
I’m Kristy
A best-selling author, columnist for Willow and Sage magazine, and contributing expert at The Herbal Academy. I founded Life-n-Reflection to establish a hands-on resource for simple living to transform your everyday. Read more…