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 ...
DIY: Chocolate-Macaroon Lotion
Sounds good enough to eat but the weird part is, there isn’t any chocolate in this lotion recipe at all, but according to Shannon at Dairy Godmother, it smells just like it. She set out to make a lotion bar, but ended up with a kind of firm cream…perfect for everything from your skin … Read More ...
DIY: 14 Cold Process Soap Recipes
Sometimes we all just need a push…and if you’ve been thinking about trying to make soap using the cold-process method, or you’re already soaping but in need of some inspiration, Bohemian Revolution has got you covered with fourteen CP soap recipes. (There are also a few melt and pour thrown in too…like the luscious sounding … Read More ...
DIY: One Sweet Bronzer
My 14 year old daughter is a huge, er, fan of Michelle Phan and suggested I share this video tip with you all as it’s both inexpensive and clever. In it, Michelle shows us how to use hot chocolate mix as a bronzer. Brilliant, really, and who knew that would work? Get the video tute … Read More ...
DIY: Gardener’s Hand Scrub (in time for Spring!)
Even here in the wilds of the Northeastern United States, I’m already getting my hands dirty. So this incredibly easy tutorial from One Good Thing by Jillee comes at a perfect time. And these would make GREAT year end teacher’s gifts, just saying. Find out how to make this very pretty scrub (and it’s … Read More ...
DIY: The Stretch Mark Secret Weapon
Stephanie at Henry Happened is winning her war on stretch marks, and meanwhile her skin is softer, her hands and feet aren’t dry, and her hair’s looking pretty good too. What’s the secret? Find out here.… Read More ...
DIY: Avocado Hair Mask
Celebrate spring by getting rid of your sad, overly dry winter hair with this quick and easy tutorial from Transient Expression. Just five ingredients, a few minutes mixing and 30 minutes lounging under a shower cap are all it takes to have soft shiny hair. Gotta love another good use for avocados! Get all … Read More ...
DIY: Easy Body Lotion
In the quest for the perfect easy-to-make-and-use lotion, Lynda at Bloom Bake Create has come up with what she thinks is the perfect solution. No preservatives, no need to refrigerate, simple and easy enough for a beginner lotion maker to try. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Rest of the House!
It’s our final piece in our DIY: Spring Cleaning Series and today we’re going to focus on all those other things we have to clean. The lovely Maya from Maya*Made has a tutorial for a natural homemade window cleaner. For carpets, we have a huge list of natural strategies from Online Tips here, … Read More ...
DIY: Deodorant/Anti-perspirant
Amanda from Easy Peasy Organic makes a wonderful case for why you should make your own deodorant…and guess what? It’s easy. And she says it works wonderfully for very little money. Get her step-by-step tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Bathrooms!
It’s day two of our Spring Cleaning series…bathrooms! Nothing like a dirty bathroom to make you feel, well, less than clean. So let’s tackle some make it yourself cleaners for that problematic area of the house. Luckily, there are lots to choose from! Let’s start with toilet bowl cleaner, from Frugally Sustainable. Savvy … Read More ...
