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Making your own cosmetics can be fun, but sometimes filling those little tubes and containers with hot from the stove product can be a bit tricky. Here’s a method that will help.

Fill a cake pan halfway with layer of uncooked…

Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipie is a great alternative:

1/4…

Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.

-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or sardine cans
-plastic sand toys or sand castle molds
-storage…

As many business owners can tell you, sometimes your business can start out as one thing and end up as another. Virginia based Flower Peddler is one of those companies. The family-owned store originally started as a floral design company, but…

Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing…

Father’s Day is only a few days away! Why not make that special guy something this year? An classic shaving soap is something that most men can use, and he’ll be delighted to know that you made it especially for…

The latest (June/July) issue of Bust magazine is out on the newsstands and includes several natural solutions for getting rid of those pesky summer insects. The Buy or DIY section has an article on making a lemongrass spray-on tincture, an anti-bug essential…

Everyone has heard of the popular site Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that is edited by its users. Sites that are using Wiki’s open source software (called Wikimedia) have been popping up everywhere, including several crafting-related ones.

Soap makers will be delighted…

Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind…

Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies June monthly web specials include several summary fragrance blends as well as daisy shaped butter pots and twist up lip tubes. They have also added several new wonderfully cute molds to their Aloha! line including swim trunks, flip flops and a…

If you’ve cooked with garlic or onions, you know that getting the smell off of your hands can be hard, even with the strongest scented soap. But the answer may be as close as your favorite morning beverage–coffee!

Using cheesecloth, make…

Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China for centuries, but the west has only recently discovered its many health benefits. Studies have shown that green tea contains powerful anti-oxidants not contained in black or oolong teas. Your skin…

Popsicles–also known as ice pops or ice lollies, are a favorite summertime treat for children and grown-ups alike. But now you can take these treats into the shower using glycerine soap, inexpensive popsicle molds and wooden popsicle sticks.

Ingredients:
1 pound unscented…

Need to eliminate puffy eyes in a hurry? Chill two spoons in the freezer for five to 10 minutes. Place the “hollow” side of each spoon over closed eyes until the spoon no longer feels cold.

The tannins in tea also work to…

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