Finding a DIY handmade Christmas gift for a man is quite hard. We have the usual recipes such as shaving cream, shaving oil but this recipe for a Handmade DIY Cologne is a little different. You can use the same essential oil combinations to make a face scrub or shampoo. Wrap it all up in … Read More ...
Lavender Body Butter Christmas Gift
I am not sure I have ever met someone who doesn’t like Lavender. Except my father it makes him sneeze, however that didn’t stop my mother from using it for 30 years in her crafts. This recipe is quick and easy to make. It is perfect for a last minute DIY Christmas Gift idea.
Spicy Lime Soap with French Green Clay, Nettle Leaf, & Comfrey Leaf
This is a Cold Process Soap Recipe. The ingredients sound exotic and divine. It contains Healing clay and Nettle leaf. The full recipe and tutorial can be found here. Spicy Lime Clay Soap. The step by step photos are great to follow along too.… Read More ...
What Do You Do Whilst Wearing A DIY Facemask?
I came across this article asking “What do you do whilst wearing a Mask“. That is a DIY facial mask by the way and not some scary Halloween or kinky bedroom mask. Some of the replies are quite funny and random and I wondered what it is you do? Here is what I … Read More ...
22 Reasons Why You Should Always Have Cornstarch In Your Home
Cornstarch is not a cure all BUT it is a great addition to your pantry. Did you know that you can use cornstarch to soak up sweat from your soggy arm pits? How about rubbing it on to your cat? Curious as to the other 20 uses then check out the full article here.
Chamomile Balm Recipe
The packaging for this little DIY lip balm is adorable and is made with simple stickers. The actual balm however isn’t as easy as it looks. This balm is made with a Chamomile infused olive oil. You need to steep your flowers in the oil for at least a month. You can check out the … Read More ...
DIY Cocktail Bitters – Oils You Can Drink
Are you tired of making DIY soap for Christmas? Then how about this potent jar of Cocktail bitters. Let the Scientist in you out whilst you concoct these potent jars that flavour cocktails, Yes the Drinking kind. DIY Cocktail Bitters.… Read More ...
Lavender Star
Do you have access to fresh lavender? Try out this DIY Lavender star for a scented wreath or candle surround. Lavender Star Tutorial.… Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Different Curls
Have you ever wondered how to get the most our of your Hair curler? This info graphic shows you the three different curls created simply by wrapping the hair around the barrel in different methods. Hair Curling Techniques.… Read More ...
Top Ten Essential Oils for Soapmaking
This is one of the most popular questions when it comes to soap making and beauty recipes. Some scents are better than others to work with, some hold their scents better in production and of course some are just more popular when it comes to Soap sales. You can check out the Top Ten Essential … Read More ...
Throw Out Your $80 Masks and Make This Cheap DIY Version
Have you ever wondered why you can’t make your own beauty products? Well so did this lady and that is why she took the ingredients from an $80 (non disclosed) product and re-created it with natural ingredients. This is one of the best face mask recipes around and your skin and your back pocket is … Read More ...
6 Ways To Organize Your Sunglasses
I have recently started collecting sunglasses, I now appear to have a pair for every colored outfit. But even though I am becoming a Sunglass hoarder I try not to pay more than $5 for them. Why? Cause I am also really really good at breaking them. I personally hang mine on a frame but … Read More ...
Curl Your Hair With A Flat Iron – The Right Way
There are lot’s of tutorials online about how to curl your hair with a flat iron or hair straightener but are you doing it the right way? This tutorial shows you how to curl it to get long beachy waves with minimal effort.
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Oh My Gosh! Whatever You Do Don’t Just STOP exercising.
This article tells you why you shouldn’t just stop exercising. Many of us, including myself set our selves up for a new healthy regime and exercise routine. This routine generally occurs in January thanks to a little thing called “New Years Eve Resolutions”. Have you ever wondered what happens when march comes along and you … Read More ...
Can Olive Oil Really Prevent Breast Cancer?
I think we are all aware of the healing benefits of Olive oil already but now scientists are saying it may prevent breast cancer too. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if something so easily obtainable could really help? I know the answer to cancer has to be somewhere on or in this world we just have … Read More ...