Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
When gifting this one you don’t have to say its a cellulite scrub if you are worried it will offend. But it IS amazing for cellulite. I have seen lots of different recipes with different shapes and finishes but I love this one with a simple coffee bean on top. Rather cute and would great … Read More ...
Forget about overpriced mass produced soaps and scrubs and make your own. This one is adorably cute and perfect for all ages too. I love the candy cane effect it really makes it festive which of course makes it , wait for it… perfect for gift giving. (I think that’s my new catch phrase).
Sometimes a lip butter (like a dessert) just has to be a little more complex than ginger and cocoa. Check out this tutorial for this complex (sounding) lip butter. The title alone will impress your friends. Perfect for Christmas stocking fillers.
1 oz. cocoa butter
.5 oz. refined shea butter
.1 oz. walnut oil… Read More ...
Well if you haven’t already started some kind of treatment on your feet then now is the perfect time to get started. I also think these would make wonderful Home-made Christmas gifts as I am pretty sure (allow me the freedom to generalize here) that most people need a foot or heal balm. This balm … Read More ...
With Christmas time sneaking up on us it’s time to think of gifts that are “out side of the box”. We love this aftershave and Cream combination. It’s perfect for the man in your life. With coconut oil as it’s base this lotion/cream is sure to leave your man with a baby soft face. Full … Read More ...
I am a bit of a sucker when it comes to chocolate so when I came across this Bath Butter that used Hershy’s Cocoa powder I couldn’t look (click ) away. This is not totally made from scratch though as you will need 5lbs Foaming Bath Butter Stephenson Melt & Pour Soap Base
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This Marzipan body scrub sounds good enough to eat. The coco powder gives it the earthy tone and the brown sugar allows the crystals to scrub away dead skin cells leaving your body smooth and glowing. The full tutorial/recipe can be found at Kittenhood. On a side note, it doesn’t actually contain Marzipan so don’t … Read More ...
I have a bit of as issue when it comes to “sprayable” things, it seems when you spray something it ends up everywhere. I do love the idea of my kids being able to spray this on their legs (crocodile legs) as my daughter calls them. I just can’t seem to get my children into … Read More ...
Suggestive early warning signs of magnesium insufficiency:
Physical and mental fatigue
Persistent under-eye twitch
Tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck
Headaches
Pre-menstrual fluid retention and/or breast tenderness
Possible manifestations of magnesium deficiency include:
Low energy
Fatigue
Weakness
Confusion
Nervousness
Anxiousness
Irritability
Seizures (and tantrums)
Poor digestion
PMS and hormonal imbalances
Inability to sleep… Read More ...
These DIY cold packs are perfect if you have little kidlets in the house. You can use them for bumps and bruises as well as keeping lunch boxes chilled. The bright colors are a little fun and also make it easy for kids to identify their own. This free tutorial also comes with a cloth … Read More ...
This Eczema lotion uses 5 basic ingredients that you can mix and match to suit your own bodies needs. As everyone reacts differently to different oils it might take a few batches until you find a lotion of salve that suits your skin type. Try some of our other recipes from previous blog posts too. … Read More ...
Well I have finally decided to give Apple Cider Vinegar a try. I have been researching it heaps and you can see this great article here at eatingbirdfood.com. But My reason for taking it is not weight-loss (sure that would be great) it is for cleansing out a 6mm annoying little stone in my … Read More ...
The child in you is going to love bathing in this kool aid sugar scrub. With only a few spoonfuls you can transform this coconut oil scrub into a childhood memory. For the full recipe or tutorial check out this blog.… Read More ...
This layered citrus scrub not only looks divine , smells divine but it leaves your skin divine too. The presentation is perfect for gift giving or leaving on the bath counter. Simple to make and very inexpensive to create. Full Recipe Here.… Read More ...
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or some Lime and Cedarwood Shaving oil. … Read More ...
