snake skin soapThis was a first for me. Yes, you can make cold process soap using snake skin. I would NEVER have thought of using, err, the shed skin (no snakes are harmed in this recipe). Maria is sharing her step by …

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man magnetJust in time for Valentine’s Day is this rocking vanilla and clove scented body spray from Stephanie at Henry Happened. And it’s a “man magnet” because your skin will feel smooth to the touch AND apparently vanilla stirs up …

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hot oil treatmentThis is the most dry winter I can ever remember. So the thought of an easy to mix together hot oil treatment sounds perfect right about now. The folks at The Mountain Rose Blog share their recipe and tips for …

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Screen Shot 2013-02-02 at 8.20.39If you’re like me and hate the artificial “good” smells you can buy, this clever tutorial from The Yummy Life shows you how to make your own using all natural ingredients. Lemon, rosemary and vanilla anyone? Or lime, thyme, mint …

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lotion:hair creamCold dry weather means cold dry skin. My Merry Messy Life has a simple, four-ingredient recipe that works for your hair and your skin and couldn’t be easier to make. I’m going to mix this up and slather it on! …

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jelliesNow this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the Lush jelly (and I wasn’t …

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antiseptic ointmentIf you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.…

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diylemonbutterbalmWow…one balm for everything from your lips to your feet to your cuticles. And right about now, in the mid-January doldrums, lemon sounds just about right. Jessica from bespangled shares her easy tutorial (and love how she reuses Altoids tins). …

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lavender buttercreamReally, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather …

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Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including …

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Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra …

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What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.…

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Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.…

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Another fast, easy and few ingredient idea for your holiday giving. Package these in a wide mouth glass jar and instant gift. Get all the details from Bella from What You Give Away You Keep right here. …

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Great idea and wonderful packaging! This scrub is so easy and has so few ingredients you could plan to make quite a few as gifts (but save one for yourself). Get the tutorial from Amy at The Idea Room here

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