Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jillee from One Good Thing shares a tutorial on how she made her own scrubby soap pouches. These are so easy they’d be great for even young kids to make for mom or grand mom, as long as there is help with the sewing. Get the step-by-step directions and … Read More ...
DIY: Natural Sunscreen
If you’re worried about the chemicals in your sunscreen, but naturally still want sun protection, here’s a recipe from Frugally Sustainable using ingredients I’d think most of us already have on hand. Get all the details (and a great discussion of what is, and isn’t, in commercially made sunscreens) here.… Read More ...
DIY: 5 Steps to a No-Polish Manicure
Like many of us, Stephanie at Henry Happened realised her commercial manicures just didn’t last. So she came up with a clever – and easy – way to give yourself a manicure with no polish (so no chipping). Her secret: the nail buffing block. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Big Hair, Small Budget
We all want what Aretha has, and while we probably can’t have it, we can get big hair. Really, really big hair. Elizabeth at Beauty Bets has everything you need to give your hair its own zip code, and do it frugally. Get her step by step advice.… Read More ...
DIY: Coconut Oil Scalp Treatment
I don’t even think about my scalp, let alone treat it, but the mums at The Mother Huddle make a very good point that healthy hair starts with a good scalp. And they thoughtfully provided an easy — and informative — tutorial to help you help your scalp. Get it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Homemade Cold Cream
Am I the only one with a fond memory of Pond’s Cold Cream? I just remember slathering it on after a sunburn, not necessarily the approved use, but still, the memory of the coolness lingers with me today. So when Jillee of One Good Thing posted her homemade cold cream recipe I was hooked. And … Read More ...
DIY: Melt & Pour Tie-Dyed Soap
For moms who grew up in the 60s (or grand moms!), the perfect gift…tie-dyed melt & pour soap. It’s easy and it looks great too. Get the step-by-step tutorial here from Soap Place.… Read More ...
DIY: Glitter Sandwich Nails
This is a tutorial, but it’s also a great jumping off point for your own creativity. So think of it as an inspiration piece. Find out how to give yourself some rocking nails here, courtesy of Nail Art 101.… Read More ...
DIY: Get your feet summer ready!
As we edge closer to summer here in the US, my thoughts turn not to gardening, or the beach, but my feet. Get your feet summer-ready with these simple ideas from Sesame at Viva Woman. Who knew what vinegar could do? Get the tutorials here.… Read More ...
DIY: M&P Candy Shop Soap Pops
What a fun combination of colors, stripes and shapes…the folks at Wholesale SuppliesPlus give a step-by-step tutorial on their site. And a big thanks to Making Scentz for highlighting this fun melt & pour project.… Read More ...
DIY: Gelato Scoop Sugar Scrub
It looks like a scoop of ice cream but really it’s a fun scented sugar scrub…mix m&p soap base with foamy bath butter and sugar and let the fun and the scrubbing begin. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Aussie Soap Supplies right here.… Read More ...
DIY: Summer Soaps, Scrubs, Shampoo & More
While we’re waiting for summer to arrive, why not get started on some just-for-hot-weather products? Erica at Bath Alchemy has thoughtfully put together a list of recipes for everything from an herbal sunburn remedy to shampoo, body scrub and a hair rinse. But what I’m most excited about…the bamboo CP soap recipe…wow, cannot wait to … Read More ...
DIY: Organic Toothpaste
Easy, inexpensive and minty, this toothpaste sounds like a great addition to your organic beauty regimen. Voe at Lipstick & Pearls takes you through all the steps here.… Read More ...
DIY: Peacock Swirl Soap (a video)
Anne-Marie at The Soap Queen has done a great video tutorial showing us all how to give our cold process soap that great peacock look step by step. Also included are her recipe, and other tips (like cut with a knife, don’t use your dividers!). Get it all right here.… Read More ...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
For the coffee lovers among us, here’s a simple and lusciously scented milk bath. This recipe, from The Natural Beauty Workshop, combines oat flour (to soothe the skin) with milk power which softly exfoliates. Imagine this in a glass jar (and don’t miss the link at the bottom for free downloadable labels). Get all the … Read More ...
