Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Can you smell the oranges already? There is something divine about oranges and I love using it for cleaning as it not only Lifts my mood it’s a nice alternative to lavender and pine. If you are starting out in making your own products then this one probably isn’t for you as the recipe requires … Read More ...
Nagging my kids is something I have become great at, I have tried many times to STOP doing it, knowing it can’t be good for either me or them. But I am yet to successfully bribe them find a way to get them to do something I need without the use of “nagging”. What works … Read More ...
Ever heard the saying “To Put Your Foot In Your Mouth”? well this kinda reminds me of that, you know listerine, feet and mouth combination.
Soaking your feet in Listerine
probably sounds a little crazy. But when you have dry cracked heels you are willing to try anything other than a $15 balm from the … Read More ...
Have you ever cleaner your hair brush? I don’t just mean yanking out the hair that has been ripped from your scalp, I mean soaked in water and scrubbed? Let’s see a show of hands. Nope not me, I have never ever soaked my hair brush. If it got grotty and gross I would just … Read More ...
Get out those cowboy (high fashion) boots and create your own boot polish. This easy to make DIY boot polish will leave your boots looking restored and ready to ride off into the sunset or fashion runway, whichever you prefer. Full tutorial here.… Read More ...
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so maybe if he smells like bacon all day he just might crave you more. Well you better sizzle up the pan cause I am sure he is going to come in craving (or loathing) bacon. Seriously though this soap recipe does use … Read More ...
Whole New Mom has shared her top cleaning DIY recipes for 2014 in a roundup over on her website. Some of the recipes have been the most popular during the year and are sure to carry on being useful in 2015 too.… Read More ...
Sometimes its more about the presentation than the actual soap. I just had to feature this tutorial not just for the soap recipe but the adorable way of packaging it. This would be a great gift for coffee loving crazy people (like me). The full Chai soap tutorial can be found here and you might … Read More ...
I dare you to go and look at your pillows. Depending on your level of gross-ness you either need to
1: Give them a clean using this method. OR
2: Toss them in the bin and rush to the store for new ones
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My pillows are in pristine condition (scoff) they don’t need cleaning … Read More ...
I am sure you have seen all the healthy waters online and wondered just how to get started and make your own. Well here is a quick recipe I use. I make the jug up and top it up with extra water during the day. I typically drink 2-4 litres of water per day so … Read More ...
A few years ago I was contacted by lush and asked to remove the words Lush from this copycat tutorial on our sister site. I did remove it from the title but I still love to try and copy their stuff. I don’t plan to sell the items just be inspired by what I see/smell.… Read More ...
If you are stuck inside this winter then take a moment to enjoy the luxury of free time and treat yourself with one of these Winter beauty hacks. In winter you skin dries out as the moisture is sucked from you so make sure you find a routine to repair you skin before the damage … Read More ...
How many times have you said that this week? I spend many hours finding tutorials and recipes for cleaning your house, your home, your car and your kids but I thought this year we might throw in a few posts about cleaning up our emotional state. After all this is a blog about beauty, bath … Read More ...
You would think your kitchen sink is relatively clean, considering the number of times per day you use it but how often are you running soap or detergent down it?
Check out our step-by-step DIY recipes to get your sink and disposal clean.
I don’t have a garbage disposal in my house, any food scraps … Read More ...
If you want to give it a try then you will need a little bit more than just coconut oil. You are going to need :