Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Finding a DIY handmade Christmas gift for a man is quite hard. We have the usual recipes such as shaving cream, shaving oil but this recipe for a Handmade DIY Cologne is a little different. You can use the same essential oil combinations to make a face scrub or shampoo. Wrap it all up in … Read More ...
I am not sure I have ever met someone who doesn’t like Lavender. Except my father it makes him sneeze, however that didn’t stop my mother from using it for 30 years in her crafts. This recipe is quick and easy to make. It is perfect for a last minute DIY Christmas Gift idea.
The packaging for this little DIY lip balm is adorable and is made with simple stickers. The actual balm however isn’t as easy as it looks. This balm is made with a Chamomile infused olive oil. You need to steep your flowers in the oil for at least a month. You can check out the … Read More ...
You are forgiven for thinking this is an edible recipe from our Edible Crafts blog. This is actually a simple recipe with just 4 edible ingredients. You will need lemon zest, nectarines, sugar and a pure coconut oil. This recipe is so natural you could eat it too. (perhaps with some vodka)
The only thing missing from this sugar combination is a relaxing day spa. This tutorial is for making a coffee and mint infused brown sugar scrub. Package this one up in a mason jar for a thoughtful and useful Christmas gift. Coffee Sugar Scrub… Read More ...
This DIY Sunscreen seems to have all the “right stuff” in it to protect your skin but would you trust it? I would definitely have to test it out on myself first before putting my kids at risk that’s for sure. I know there are many people who are allergic to store bought sunscreens and … Read More ...
I don’t think there will ever be a quick fix for Stretch marks and I have to wonder if there actually needs to be. I mean it’s part of life isn’t it? Having said that though not everyone gets stretch marks just from having babies so the trend of saying “We should wear our marks … Read More ...
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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the new Mom? Need a gift idea for someone who has just given birth? How about making her up a batch of Pad-sicles? To anyone who hasn’t had kids it probably sounds a little Cray Cray but for everyone else you are like, yes where were … Read More ...
Wellness Mama shares this DIY recipe for a homemade natural body wash. This recipe uses real, Raw honey. It’s perfect for the skin and easy to make for beginners. Check out the recipe and tutorial here. Homemade Body Wash.… Read More ...
Sagging stomach skin is a problem many women (and men) suffer from. Okay not all of us are “suffering” but for some people it is an issue they deal with every day. I think looking after our bodies has never been as popular as now. Of course with extreme weight loss comes loose skin. For … Read More ...
It’s one bottle/jar with many uses.
Some of these you wouldn’t even have thought of using your Vicks VapoRub for until reading the list. Did you know you can use Vicks VapoRub
to reducing the appearance of bruises? Personally, I have been using it on my dry and tired achy feet at night, it has … Read More ...
This natural cleanser is a copy of “Angels on Bare Skin” by Lush cosmetics.
The ingredients are simple to use and simple to obtain.
This recipe is perfect for DIY beginners: Make Your Own Lush Angels On Bare Skin.
Lush is a cosmetics giant with some interesting LUSH facts – One of Lush’s 6 co-founders, … Read More ...
This Summer Shimmer body lotions is suitable for most skin types and easy to make. The tweens in your life will love this DIY recipe as well as some adults too. Body Shimmer Lotion Recipe.… Read More ...
If you are one of those people ( I am ) who suffers from weekly if not daily headache than this DIY balm is for you. We don’t always have time to be in pain as our lives are so busy. Sometimes we may not have medicine in our bag (I always do) or we … 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 ...