Continuing with my Autumn theme as of late, I’d like to direct you to instructions for creating a Pumpkin Sugar Scrub found on the Beauty Secrets Revealed site.… Read More ...
DIY: Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
Tipnut recently featured a free crochet pattern from Heldasland for reusable Makeup Remover Pads. These are easy to make and environmentally friendly!… Read More ...
DIY: Halloween Spooky Soap
Here’s a super fun project for Halloween Spooky Soap found at HGTV.com! These are a great alternative to handing out candy & make fun favors for any Halloween party.… Read More ...
DIY: Red Wine Facial Mask
Not only is a glass of red wine good for your health, but apparently it’s good for your skin as well. Check out this Red Wine Facial Mask recipe from Beauty Secrets Revealed.… Read More ...
DIY: Autumn Leaf Soaps
Another fun project for Autumn is one posted recently by Soap Queen. As always, the Queen shares a fun & unique project, this one showing how to create leaves that are one-time-use soaps. Find the instructions on Soap Queen’s blog.… Read More ...
DIY: Pumpkin Soap
I associate the arrival of Autumn with pumpkins! I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, and other fine pumpkin products. So why not whip up a batch of Pumpkin Soap as a lovely treat to welcome the arrival of Fall? Learn how here.… Read More ...
Homemade Bath & Beauty Recipes
Thriftyfun has a variety of homemade bath & beauty recipes listed on their site. Create your own bath salts, body polish & much more using these recipes. Also, be sure to check out the Beauty section for lots of interesting tips & tricks.… Read More ...
DIY: Pumpkin Face Mask
Ashley English recently did a guest post on the Whipup blog. There she shared a recipe for a Pumpkin Face Mask, a great treat for skin this Autumn.
The Great Pumpkin Patch Face Mask
The Goods:
1/4 c. pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin pie mix. Learn how to make it here)
2 Tbsp. plain … Read More ...
DIY: Oat & Clay Body Wash
According to the “Design It Yourself” Skincare blog, clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals that are typically formed over long periods of time by the gradual weathering of rocks. Follow up your reading of this interesting info with a recipe for a Oat & Clay Body Wash that is excellent … Read More ...
DIY: Lavender Sachets
Save On Crafts is a great source for wedding and party favor supplies. Not only can you buy supplies through this site, but you will also find how-tos for various craft projects, such as lavender sachets.… Read More ...
DIY: Snow-Globe Soaps
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday projects and Alphamom shares a fun project on her site. Learn how to make adorable Snow-Globe Soaps here.… Read More ...
How to Get Shinier, Healthier Hair
Do you ever wish your dull hair was a bit shinier; therefore making it look healthier? If so, check out this recipe by Kristen Fraser Cotte of The Grapeseed Company that was posted on the Essential U blog that will help add shine, brighten and clarify your mane.
Brighten and shine blond locks by applying … Read More ...
DIY: Sage Hair Rinse
UK Handmade recently wrote about Sage, a very versatile herb. The article contains a cooking recipe, a tea recipe, and a hair rinse recipe (see below) – all made using sage.
Sage Hair Rinse
Sage is traditionally used to keep dark hair healthy and shiny. To make:
Put 10 sage leaves in a bowl and … Read More ...
DIY: Bed Bug Spray
Apparently there is a bed bug epidemic sweeping the United States (that’s what my Mother-In-Law told me, anyway). If you travel often & are worried about bed bugs, check out this recipe for a diy bed bug spray from BathBodySupply.com.… Read More ...
DIY: Homemade Lemongrass mosquito Insect Repellent
I don’t know about you, but insects LOVE me. Mosquitos in particular. Not fun! If you have the same problem, but aren’t particularly fond of chemical bug sprays, check out this recipe for a Homemade Lemongrass Insect Repellent from The Joy of Soap.
With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important … Read More ...