Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
With the silly season fast approaching it’s time to start making those Hand-mad gifts. Before you turn out some randomly boring Bath Bombs try this technique for adding a little frosting to the top of your flat bath bombs. You can use brights or pastel bombs for different looks. Add a bottle of wine, some … Read More ...
How adorable are these Snow Globe Soaps? I can not think of anyone who would not love receiving these for Christmas. (feel free to send me some). They really are not as hard as they look and even a beginner could pull off something presentable enough to give away to family and loved ones. For … Read More ...
The raw-ness of this rustic soap really appeals to me. This is not exactly a traditional recipe but it is as close to it as one can get. African black soap is a bar of medicinal goodness helping to cure mild skin complaints.
For several different tutorials (including the one above) check out Soaprecipes101.com.… Read More ...
According to Dr OZ a few cherries
can make a big difference. This sleeping smoothie as it is called is sweeping across the internet.
Cherries are a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, including potassium, calcium, vitamin A and folic acid. They are also well known for their antioxidant properties.
Potassium can reduce the … Read More ...
I am pretty sure we have covered a tutorial for a soap box before, but I couldn’t resist this drawing with the cute little Washi tape corners. This box is suitable for all types of soap making. Just make sure you want a big batch.
For the full tutorial and real photos (without Washi tape) … Read More ...
This is one of the best melt and pour Herbal Soap tutorials I have seen, the soaps in this picture look amazing and inviting and herbaly healthy 🙂
For the full tutorial you need to visit Thenerdyfarmwife.com where she explains all the do’s and don’ts on making a successful melt and pour herbal soap.
If … Read More ...
These adorable Chick soaps are by Goplanetearth.com and looks very simple to make using a Bathbomb mold.
These would be adorable for a Baby Shower or Easter gift. For the full tutorial check out their blog.… Read More ...
Sometimes is just nice to be different than every other mum at school pickup or strolling through the grocery store. That is where DIY comes in to my life! I love these adorable glasses made with trinkets and paints to create a whole lot of eye candy. (Pun intended) for the full tutorial and some … Read More ...
After spending my weekend with a Migraine that just wouldn’t budge I started to look around for some alternative ideas.
Over the years I have tried different herbs, different medications and even Chiropractor treatment. But when a migraine hits you really don’t care how you fix it only that the pain goes away.
I love … Read More ...
I am lazy when it comes to skin care. Even when I find a quick product (love BB creams) I find it hard to stray away from things my skin is used to. I go through dramatic phases of wanting to use natural products to just not giving a damn about myself and slapping on … Read More ...
Wearing Essential oils is something I do daily, It never occurred to me to create a necklace diffuser. These were create for kids in mind but I think they could easily be adapted for grownups. You could also use the white clay 
for a different effect. The full tutorial Onegoodthingbyjillee.
You can use these … Read More ...
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps a lick. For the full tutorial visit Goplanetearth.blogspot.
We were asked about using Essential oils to help treat ADHD and Anxiety in Children and we came across this blend called “Jeddy’s Blend
“.
Obviously, the usual suggestions apply –
Consult your Doctor before stopping any medications –
We have not tried the product and only reporting based on online feedback.
Jeddy’s Blend … Read More ...
Pomegranate is one of those “difficult” fruits. Whilst I enjoy the taste, I don’t have the enthusiasm to, sit their for 1/2 hour getting the seeds out just so my children can steal them all from me. Maybe next time I am home alone I shall indulge in my very own Pomegranate.
This facial by … Read More ...
I know I say it all the time , But this really does look good enough to eat! Imagine the smell from this soap Mmmmm.
This is a Hot Process soap so it is not for the faint hearted when it comes to soap making. Personally I love a good ole melt and pour method … Read More ...