This gardener’s lotion bar recipe would be a great gift for any friend, gardener or not. Rich and moisturizing, it is also simple to whip up!
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It’s all about you!
I would love to know what categories of this blog keep you coming back for more. Would you like to see more product reviews or tutorials and recipes? Would you like to learn more about aromatherapy techniques? Cold process soap making? Bathroom decorating? This blog is for you and I would love to write about … Read More ...
DIY Facial Massage
Whole Living has a great tutorial on do-it-yourself facial massage techniques. Facial massage is a good way to stimulate circulation and get rid of puffiness. Included in the instructions are recipes for facial oil serums for oily and sensitive skin, plus massage techniques. Find all the details here.
Campo Di Fiore
Campo di Fiore is a company specializing in natural soaps made of olive oil. Based in the beautiful Castile region of Spain, the soaps are made from the time-honored and traditional recipes from the area.
With unique scent combinations like carrots and poppies, rose and avocado, and strawberries and spearmint, these soaps are a lovely … Read More ...
Pregnant belly oil recipe
If you are pregnant, try this massage oil from MotherNature.com to help prevent stretch marks. The lavender essential oil also acts as a muscle relaxant.
Pregnant Belly Oil
4 400-International Unit vitamin E capsules
4 ounces almond (or any light vegetable) oil
½ ounce cocoa butter (available in drugstores)
15 drops lavender essential oil
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Tub paint recipe
Pepper Paints has a great recipe on making tub paints for your little one’s bath time. This tubby paint is sure to make bath time fun for your kids! Visit here for the recipe.… Read More ...
Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild conference
The 2009 annual conference for the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild has been announced! It will be held May 12 – 14, 2009 in Palm Springs, CA. The conference will take place at the Miramonte Resort and will feature Erin Brokovich as the keynote speaker! A wide variety of workshops will be taught, including Creative CP Design, … Read More ...
Stencil 101 Parties
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out one – or both – of the Stencil 101 Post Inauguration parties, hosted by Ed Roth and Chronicle Books! Come by and learn stenciling techniques that you can use at home to make soap dishes, decorate your bathroom, and more. I have attended Chronicle … Read More ...
PrinceDesignUK soap dishes
I love the bird dishes available in PrinceDesignUK’s shop. Pressed with vintage lace, the intricate dishes are perfect for soap and would be a beautiful addition to most bathrooms. Also available are plainer birds with heart shaped feathers, as well as lacy hearts, poppies, and other pretty designs.… Read More ...
Chocolate lip balm tutorial
Mmmmm! Chocolate lip balm! Check out the tutorial on Instructables to make this chocolate honey lip balm.
Creamsicle body polish tutorial
CraftStylish recently posted a tutorial on a delicious sounding body polish. It has a nice olive oil base, which doesn’t leave a greasy film on your skin like some other oils.
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Pressed flower soap tutorial
This pretty pressed flower soap from Teach Soap is a great gift or shower favor. As the flowers will eventually turn brown, make these soaps just before giving as a gift.
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Papaya skin brightening mask recipe
This mask from Whole Living exfoliates and stimulates circulation. Papaya has alpha-hydroxy acids and yogurt adds lactic acid, which help remove dead skin cells. The honey helps your skin retain moisture.
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Homemade brush cleaner tutorial
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
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Rag bath mat tutorial
Make this beautiful cable knit bath mat from rags! Coco Knits’ tutorial makes a lovely textured bath mat that will cozy up your bathroom.
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