Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I know we have covered a few different Cold and Flu remedies (you can see them here) over the past few weeks. But I wanted to share this one because it is a little different. Most cold drinks contain lemon and lots of it.
I know I enjoy drinking lemon but I know my kids … Read More ...
This soap not only uses a Swirl pattern but also has a beading of Gold Mica between the colors. The tutorial along with great photos can be found here. Cranberry Pomegranate soap Recipe.… Read More ...
You will not believe your eyes when you see what Sharon Johnson (SJ) does with this batch of Hot process soap to bring it to trace in 10 minutes. Soap making is one of those aged old arts and finding new ways of making it is very rare. We have to applaud Sharon Johnson for … Read More ...
Have you ever wondered how to get your soap colors into sections? Well check out the soap making sectioning mold. This tutorial is for Mahogany Tallow soap but within the tutorial they use this great mold and if you are starting out or trying new tricks its well worth a watch.… Read More ...
This Yoghurt and Cucumber soap recipe is a little different than most. This recipe contains no added scents, no fragrance oil, no essential oil. This recipe is perfect for those of us who are allergic to different scents. Some scents make me sneeze and some don’t so this soap would be perfect for me and … Read More ...
Here are some natural treatments to Nappy or Diaper Rash. Whether you say diaper or nappy, the problem is still the same. There seems to be an ongoing (raging) debate as to whether cloth nappies prevent nappy rash or if disposable nappies are better at keeping baby dry. I am not going to go into … Read More ...
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live or what you do for a living, seasonal colds, Coronavirus and flu (influenza) does not discriminate. It attacks the healthy, the old, the young and the weak. But when it attacks a DIY crafter it gets everything “natural” thrown at it. I love the garlic and … Read More ...
This cold process soap recipes sounds more like a breakfast recipe. This tutorial uses Lots of Lather Quick Mix which speeds up to process. Lots of Lather Quick Mix is cold process soap oils pre-mixed.
The Lots of Lather Quick Mix is comprised of Coconut, Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil and Vitamin … Read More ...
I am tempted to add a photo of a big butt for the title image of this story, but I thought better of it. This DIY bum spray by Jillee at One Good Thing is literally what it says. It is a spray for your bum! Don’t pay for overpriced “Moist” Toilet paper or Baby … Read More ...
According to this news article, Janelle Norman, started using Eczema steroid cream for a mild case of dry skin and ended up in hospital with peeling skin, yellow oozing abscess all because her body, her skin became addicted to steroid cream. Did you know that Steroid cream could be addictive?
I never thought … Read More ...
If your blonde locks are turning orange or you just want to lighten things up a little then make this DIY soap bar that contains natural lightening ingredients.
If you are planning on making and using this soap on a regular basis then cooking up a batch of this will be cheaper … Read More ...
Some people look at you crazy when you tell them you make your own beauty products.
Whilst other think you have an amazing super power that allows you to create concoctions like a crazy scientist.
Truth is making your own DIY beauty products is ridiculously easy. 9 Beauty Items you need to stop buying and … Read More ...
I don’t use my own handmade wipes any more. I am not really sure why I stopped but the amount of waste I put out these days has me re-questioning my own decision. It just seems easier to clean up a mess and toss it into the bin. I regret having not kept a huge … Read More ...
How thoughtful would it be to be gifted one of these cold and flu baskets next time you are sick? Okay so the honey bear
is what makes it cute, but it’s totally practical too. Apart from the fresh lemon, you could make these up ready to go for when news breaks (probably on Facebook) … Read More ...
I know you are probably wondering what this has to do with DIY? Well, even our bodies need a little DIY sometimes and this Wikihow tutorial shows you have to shave the right way. I think taking care of ourselves down there is usually something our parents do tell us about. I remember teaching … Read More ...
