Bath and Body

DIY: M&P Vanilla and Rose Soap

valeriesilverthorne — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:59:41 +0000

Leave it to Stephanie at Henry Happened to come up with this luscious combination. She gave these as Mother’s Day gifts but forget that…I’m making these for me! Find the easy tutorial here.…

Inspiration: Perfect Prom Nails

valeriesilverthorne — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:48:23 +0000

It’s that time again, and the folks at Beautylish compiled six different fast and fun nail looks that will make that prom dress shine a little bit brighter. Get all the inspiration here.…

DIY: CP Rosa Rugosa Soap

valeriesilverthorne — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:20:53 +0000

Soap from rose petals…what could be more wonderful? And this cold process soap recipe, from The Nerdy Farm Wife, is also palm oil free. Find all the details here.…

DIY: Whipped Soap

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:49:35 +0000

Finally the secret to making whipped soap! Whipped soap is just another way of making cold process soap — at a lower temperature and using a blender like you would in making body butter — but the end result is too fun: it floats! Get everything you need to know, including tips, tricks and a video, here from Soap & Restless.

Inspiration: Gothic Nail Art

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:43:19 +0000

Because you really just can’t have too much fun with your nails, just stumbled over these Gothic beauties from Never Too Much Glitter. Keep scrolling down for some other versions, and she threw in some totally unrelated cherry pie designs as well. Get inspired here.

DIY: All Natural Baby Oil

valeriesilverthorne — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:20:07 +0000

Where was this recipe when I needed it? Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, has a super simple three oils only recipe to make an all natural baby oil that sounds just perfect. Love this and it would make a wonderful baby shower gift! Get all the details here.

DIY: 25 Beauty Gifts for Mom

valeriesilverthorne — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:08:24 +0000

Love this! Stephanie at Henry Happened has pulled together 25 rocking tutorials to make everything from scrubs to soap to lip balm, tub tea and more. Make this Mother’s Day all about DIY beauty. Find these 25 tutorials here (scroll down a bit), as well as 75 other rocking ideas including jewelry, gifts for the home and fashion.

DIY: Cucumber Honey Skin Toner

valeriesilverthorne — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:29 +0000

The color…and the smell — two of my favorite scents together. Jillee from One Good Thing whipped up some cucumber honey toner and says it is just the perfect thing after being in the sun. Find it here (as well two other of her favorite honey-based skin care products).

DIY: 4 Color in the Pot Swirl CP Soap

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:46 +0000

Spring is finally making an appearance here in the Northeastern United States and I for one need something new and fresh in my soap. That’s why I was excited to try Anne-Marie’s easy and fab-looking tutorial for making swirled soap. This looks complicated, but is actually pretty easy. Find it from The Soap Queen here.

DIY: Coconut Oil Hair Mask

valeriesilverthorne — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:18:03 +0000

After this long winter, not only is my skin dry, so is my hair. That’s why I’m loving Cindy at Made2Style‘s easy recipe for returning moisture to your hair using just one ingredient: the oh-so-versatile coconut oil. Find it here.

DIY: No More Dry Skin Beeswax Lotion

valeriesilverthorne — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:12:03 +0000

This sounds like the perfect antidote to hands that have been beaten up by the winter. Beeswax makes a lotion that’s really more like a balm, but it’s apparently so soothing even non-lotion users love it. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Raising Colorado here.

DIY: His & Hers Body Wash

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:52:41 +0000

Love body wash but not crazy about all that grating of your fave bar of handmade or store bought soap? Jillee from One Good Thing figured out you can make a wonderful body wash without grating, and with only two ingredients. In fact, she shares her his and hers recipes. Thinking ahead, these would be great Mother’s/Father’s Day gifts that the kids could make with some help…find it all here.

DIY: Skunk Spray

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:44:45 +0000

It’s (mostly) spring here in the Northeastern United States and what that means is the skunks are out in full force. So it was great timing to read of an easy skunk remedy from The Essential Herbal. I’ll be keeping the supplies on hand! Find all the details here.

DIY: Teeth Whitening

valeriesilverthorne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:13:39 +0000

This is a new one to me…apparently swishing a high quality oil around in your mouth for twenty minutes a day can help with oral health and has the added side benefit of whiter teeth. Who knew? Katie, aka Wellness Mama, shares what she’s been doing daily, called oil pulling, here.

DIY: Easter Egg Bath Bombs

valeriesilverthorne — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:48:08 +0000

My bath bombs have traditionally, well, bombed. But I’m definitely going to give these a try because the packaging is just so fun. Stephanie at Henry Happened shares her secrets for shaping, coloring and storing. Find it here.…