Boil your roses to DIY your own Spa Treatment. Make A Rosewater Toner using this metod and recipe. You can find all the step by step instructions as well as beautiful floral photos here. Rose Water Toner Recipe.… Read More ...
Do You Share Your Bed With Dust Mites?
I was recently asked to try out Bosisto’s range of Dust Mite Products. I love Bosisto’s Eucalyptus Spray and use it all the time. I use it when the kids have a cold, I use it when my son’s bedroom smells like poo. (He has an en suite and clearly has bowel issues)
So trying … Read More ...
DIY Valentine’s Day Nails
Whether you have a Romantic date with a loved one or a night planned in, these nails are lots of fun.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to express your love and affection, and what better way to do it than by treating yourself to a DIY nail makeover? Whether you’re single or taken, there’s … Read More ...
Soap Making Myths That Need To Be Dispelled
Myth #1: Making Soap Is Difficult
According to Anne Watson, author of Smart Soapmaking, the extensive details given in soap making instructions are there so you won’t be left wondering about anything. She writes that “If you were describing how to make pancakes, you could write pages of details. That doesn’t mean it’s hard to … Read More ...
Is this Going Too Far? Principal Sets Dress Code For Parents Drop Off
Kate Chisholm has decided that the standards at her UK School “Skerne Park Academy” are slipping down the drain. It’s not because of the children but the mums at drop off. (Read Article here)
Head Teacher Kate has sent a letter home chastising the parents for their poor judgement when it comes to wearing pyjamas … Read More ...
Have Some Spare Pig Fat Around? Make DIY Tallow Soap
This recipe might shock a few people. I mean, did you actually realize that soap can contain animal fat, not just any animal fat but fat you saved especially for this moment. When you word it like that it’s kind of gross I know. For those who can skip over the reality of Tallow here … Read More ...
The Science Of Soap Making
Have you ever wondered about the actual Science behind soap making? Here is an article by ZmeScience which gives you all the nitty gritty technical science details as to how we make soap. Even long time soap makers might find this article interesting.… Read More ...
Geometrical Shapes Are Back In 2016 – DIY Bath Melts
Geometrical shapes are back for 2016 in the form of these DIY bath melts. These are too beautiful to use and will look perfect around your bath tub. Perfect for gifts and great little stall sellers.… Read More ...
Skin Whitening Body Scrub
There are many reasons people want to lighten or whiten their faces. It is not always about changing the appearance of one’s race as most people jump to the conclusion.
Imperfections on the face and body come in all different colors and whitening is a great way to blend all the tones together. The lemon … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Distressed Denim
Distressed Denim is not going to go away so you might as well rip into it and start making your own. The best thing about making your own is that you get to pick where to rip and how big to rip. Here is a great tutorial from Apairandasparediy.com.… Read More ...
Cleaning Never Smelt So Good – DIY Cleaning Products
I know what you’re thinking, can the clean up just wait until tomorrow? Maybe next week? Well technically you haven’t cleaned up at all this year so it’s time to get started. Let’s start by sourcing lots of DIY recipes and procrastinating just a little longer. These DIY cleaning recipes are easy to make and … Read More ...
Make Your Own Body Wash From A Castile Soap Block
I find using body wash for my children is much easier than a block of soap. I love making my own body wash as it allows me to make it specific to each child’s needs. My Children of course love branded soaps, so we simply buy the bottle once and then I keep refilling it … Read More ...
DIY Grapefruit Anti Cellulite Bath Salts
Scrub away the Cellulite and dry skin with this easy to make Body Scrub. Add a label and gift it away to friends and family. It smells divine with a refreshing citrus scent. DIY Cellulite Recipe.
When it comes to relaxation, few things can compare to the experience of soaking in a hot bath with … Read More ...
DIY Liver Detox Using Nature’s Herbs
You don’t need to buy a store bought Liver Detox pack from the Pharmacy to cleanse your body you can use natural products to create your own healthy detox regime. This tutorial shows you how to use herbs to cleanse your body from the inside. DIY Liver Detox.… Read More ...
Detox Your Armpits With This DIY Recipe
Stinky armpits comes from bacteria so what if we get rid of that Bacteria? This DIY recipe proclaims that you can throw away your deodorants. I am not sure I could risk it. But cleansing away still seems like a good idea every once and a while. DIY Armpit Cleanse.… Read More ...