Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
That moment when you realize being invited to the neighbourhood or office ” Ugly Christmas Sweaters” party really isn’t that cool . It’s the same moment that you stand in the mirror trying to wear that ugly sweater (You probably picked it up last season thinking it was cool) and see just how unflattering … Read More ...
I imagine around 50% of you are saying What is Activated Charcoal Powder
? Well here is the answer.
Activated charcoal is a product of burned hardwoods. It provides a natural way to color your soap black. To achieve a nice black soap, use 1 tablespoon activated charcoal per pound of soap. Activated charcoal is … Read More ...
Picture this – it’s black Friday shopping day and everything good has gone from the shelves because you chose to sleep in/stay with kids/ or save money. But then you see it at the bottom of the shelf is a pair of plain boring heels that everyone (but you) has over looked. You reach down … Read More ...
Here is the scenario I am going to imagine – I am already wearing my LBD. My hair is clearly brushed possibly styled, I must have already organized the kids to stay at Grandma’s house and then suddenly a call comes in –
Husband – Honey We have just been invited to a Party with … Read More ...
Christmas in Australia is all about Summer and the sun. (Crazy right!)
When my kids asked for presents for their school friends I just had to try and bring in these sunglasses I got stuck with after a wrong order was sent out to me last year.
I found this cute free printable for “May … Read More ...
Sometimes the best way to get the latest style at affordable prices is to cheat it! I love the simplicity of creating this strappy layered bra with some binding to an existing bra. Being able to covert an old favorite bra is perfect when it comes to comfort too. Full tutorial can be found here.… Read More ...
I think at some point we have all felt a little anxious, but when does feeling anxious become a full blown Anxiety attack? This article by Cupcakesandcashmere.com will help you to isolate your fears and try to overcome them. Obviously if your life is taken over by an Anxiety attack then you should seek help … Read More ...
If you have thin, short baby hair then you probably have been overly irritated by the thick high buns that have been rocking the streets of late. I have thick hair so I don’t share your pain, sorry. But buns are going to stick a round for a little longer but the good news is … Read More ...
I am not going to pretend to know much about this charity or there cause. But I do know this – If you buy this ring for $26 and $13 from every sale goes directly to help rescue people from slavery. How about buying this for a young woman you know as a gift to … Read More ...
I am going to dedicate this post to our reader “Gwen”. She asked us to find some short and quick hair style tutorials and my oh my was it hard. I am guessing that short haired ladies are just to busy having fun to make tutorials. 🙂 Here is the best I could find at … Read More ...
Don’t be left feeling a little flat before you evening out. Check out these tutorial for obtaining a hair volume level so high you will reach for the stars. OK that’s a total exaggeration but you won’t need to back comb it, you wont need to add $100 product but you will need a add … Read More ...
This post is dedicated to my Aussie friends who have an issue with ants at the moment. They are everywhere and the more “stuff” you put down to get them the more they spread out. It’s become so bad that I have succumbed to their hostile take over and I am 2 bits short of … Read More ...
Sometimes a lip butter (like a dessert) just has to be a little more complex than ginger and cocoa. Check out this tutorial for this complex (sounding) lip butter. The title alone will impress your friends. Perfect for Christmas stocking fillers.
1 oz. cocoa butter
.5 oz. refined shea butter
.1 oz. walnut oil… Read More ...
This adorable rainbow soap is made using two different molds. It would make a perfect holiday gift or a Birthday Favor. You could make it with a brighter color finish if you needed/wanted something more colorful. Full tutorial here.
This… Read More ...
I just came across this fantastic looking product via kickstarter. The dresses retails for $75 but can only be pre-ordered at this stage. With an approximate delivery date of January. It’s a shame they wont be around in time for Christmas as I know a few beach going ladies who I am sure would love … Read More ...