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This Stretch Mark Oil Recipe from Pure and Natural Soaps is great if you are pregnant and trying to prevent stretch marks, and also makes a great gift for any friends having a baby!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbls. cocoa butter
2 tsp.…

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This mango sugar scrub, found on Make Your Own Cosmetics, sounds delectable!

Mango Sugar Scrub
by HBN Founder & President Donna Maria

This Mango Sugar Scrub combines fresh mango pulp and juice with mango fragrance and essential oil to exfoliate your skin.…

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Spooky_soap_beauty1_alMake these fun spooky soaps from HGTV.com as a party favor at your Halloween party!  They are also a great sugarfree trick or treat giveaway.

Find the instructions here.

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9780811863476_normI am giving away a brand new copy of Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 325 Projects by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith!

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post only letting me know what your favorite…

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This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn.  Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!

4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & unscented)
1/4 tsp…

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6a00e54eeb0935883400e5522fef068834-800wiYlang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils.  It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.

The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different…

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facialmask2-main_ThumbTry making this autumn facial mask recipe from eHow, made with fall fruits, that will help moisturize your skin and slough off dead skin cells.  Find all the instructions here.

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batmansoap01-320x231Not quite Halloweenish, but still close and very fun, The Pink Toque has a tutorial on a melt and pour Batman soap. Also, as a bonus, there is a link to a very cute matching knitted Batman washcloth!

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glam shot 2 barsSoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.

Find all the instructions here.

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spiritcrafts_2068_100507534SpiritCrafts has some very cute Halloween soap molds, available now in a range of prices and styles.  Choose from brains, owls, pirates, pumpkins, bats, caskets, spiders and even more!  Some of the molds can also be used to make candles.

Find…

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finished2-300x199Majestic Mountain Sage’s blog has a fun post on making magic color bath fizzies, a white powder that turns color when it hits the water!  Try making them different colors for different holidays for some added fun.

Find all the info here.

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jungle tissue boxGot little ones?   Make these adorable matching kids jungle bath towels and tissue cover from Cathie Filian!  Find all the instructions here.

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Hate using harsh, toxic chemicals in your home?  Try this antibacterial bathroom cleaner for a simple and non-toxic solution to cleaning your bathroom or kitchen.

Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner, from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by kristerae

A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you…

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I love natural body products that you can make with simple ingredients from your own kitchen. Try this yogurt and honey mask from Good Clean Luv for a nice moisturizing mask!

Yogurt and Honey Mask
This homemade mask recipe has the skin softening…

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maketincturesMountain Rose Herbs has shared a video tutorial on how to make your own herbal tinctures.  Learn how to make your own tinctures, as well as customize them to fit your needs!

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