Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
9 Bath Salt Recipes to Turn your Bathtub into an at-Home Spa
Bath salts have been used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits. They can help soothe sore muscles, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Adding bath salts to your bathwater can also help improve circulation, detoxify your body, and leave your skin feeling soft and … Read More ...
Sleep.
We all know it’s important, but for most of us, we’re just simply not getting enough. In fact, approximately 33% of American adults don’t get enough sleep at night.
We live in a world that seems like it’s go, go, go, all the time. We try to squeeze every last second out of our … Read More ...
Sunburn.
Ugh.
We’ve all been there and we all know how much it stinks.
I want to preface this all by saying, if you’re going to be out in the sun, you should definitely be using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50
. Sunscreen should be applied liberally and reapplied throughout the day; … Read More ...
21 Diffuser Blends to Help you Relax and Unwind
It’s no secret that I love essential oils, and one of my all-time favorite ways of using them is in the diffuser. Not only does it make your space smell great, but diffusion is also the best method of using essential oils for mood, sleep, energy, … Read More ...
I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but across the United States, things have been heating up temperature-wise. Where I live, we’ve been in the 90s for a little while now with high humidity levels and according to the weather forecasters, this kind of weather is going to stick around for … Read More ...
Crystals. Pretty rocks or bonafide healing modality? You decide.
Have you heard about crystal healing lately? It seems like every time I’m on social media, I see posts about crystals and all of their amazing uses so I decided to check it out for myself. Read on to learn what I’ve learned!
Crystal healing is … Read More ...
Magnesium oil
seems to be all the rage in DIY health and wellness circles these days and with good reason!
Across the United States, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 40% of American adults are actually deficient in magnesium. Symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include insomnia, anxiety, muscle cramps/spasms, fatigue, headaches, heart arrhythmias, … Read More ...
Summer is hands-down my favorite season of the year – I love the sunshine, the warmth, and being able to be outside all day!
As fun as summer is, it can still pose some issues when you’re out getting bitten up by bugs, or getting sunburned when you forget to put sunscreen on. The following … Read More ...
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week!
A lot of the projects we’re going to be doing on this blog coming up use essential oils for scenting and therapeutic actions, so I thought we should probably do a quick intro to essential oils and touch on some important safety factors.
For those … Read More ...
Today is Memorial Day in the US, and while it’s a fun, long weekend, and usually touted as the unofficial start to summer (unless you’re here in Pennsylvania this year, where it’s cold and rainy). However, it’s also a day where we remember those who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms. Today we remember … Read More ...
Hello Craft Gossip Community!
I have to tell you, I am sooo excited to be here with you all as your new Craft Gossip Bath and Body blog editor!
A little about me:
My name’s Angie and I’m from a small town in western Pennsylvania. I have two amazing little boys, both under the age … Read More ...
No Sewing Face Mask Pattern, 3 sizes and assorted patterns, Fast and Easy in a bind, DIY No Sew One Piece Mask Template. Intended to be as easy as possible: print, pin, cut and wear. How to make your own Face Mask, Pattern Template. May be reusable, washable, adjustable and reversible.
You can grab this … Read More ...
I came across this great blog post by Resourceful Nikki and true to her blog name she has some great ideas on keep those masks of your ears and upon your head. When you are not used to wearing a mask all day these little tips and tricks are a life saver, okay that is … Read More ...
Sometimes I purchase a new oil such as Rosehip oil
for a particular recipe or soapmaking tutorial but then, of course, I am left with a bottle of excess oils. I have some essential oils that have expired because I just didn’t find a use for them, Basil oil
and ginger oil
are two I … Read More ...
Shower steamers are equivalent to a hot soak in the bathtub. Shower steamers or melts are the shower version of a bath bomb. Whether you don’t have time for a bath or like our home, don’t have a bathtub then these shower melts or shower steamers as they are sometimes called are perfect for … Read More ...