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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! Start here to learn more.
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Wood Cutting Board Care
Proper cutting board care doesn’t have to be complicated or require expensive specialty store products. With a few simple, natural ingredients like beeswax and plant-based oils, you can easily make a conditioning wood butter right at home. This quick routine keeps your wooden spoons, bowls, and butcher blocks from drying out or cracking so they last for years.
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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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Heavy Duty DIY Natural Kitchen Cleaner
Need a grease-fighting kitchen spray? This DIY Natural Kitchen Cleaner uses simple ingredients for an effective natural cleaning solution.
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How to Choose the Best Candle Scents
Want to know how to choose the best candles scents for you? Grab our candle scent list printables and take our fun candle scent quiz to find your signature candle scents!!







