After reading this article I am planning on turning my daughter’s room into a Jungle. At the moment she is suffering from insomnia or as I like to call it School Holiday Insomnia. Let me just say how exhausting school must truly be because I am unable to get her brain to shut down … Read More ...
Soap Behaving Badly – Are You Using The Right Oils?
Whether you are new to soap making or an old hand there are times when things go wrong. Sometimes it’s not all your fault though.
Did you know fragrant oils can make your soap behave badly?
This article by SoapQueen shows you just what can go wrong (and why). Give yourself a fighting chance the … Read More ...
It’s Good For You, But Could You Drink It ?
It has so much of the “Good Stuff” in it that it’s recommended we drink it every morning. But seriously? I don’t think I can stand the smell. What about you?
Could you drink lemon juice every morning? I like hot lemon water where it contains a small squeeze of lemon but these sort of … Read More ...
Raw Cocoa Facial – This Will Leave You Wanting To Lick Yourself
The intensity in the cocoa powder will leave you drooling. The cocoa powder is filled with benefits. Here are some of those from the article.
… Read More ...Score a gorgeous complexion. A 2006 study in the Journal of Nutrition showed that women who drank 326 mg of cacao a day had better skin hydration, texture, microcirculation, and
DIY Edible Sleepy Dust – Puts You Back To Sleep Fast
Do you wake up in the middle of the night and your heart is pumping, your breath taken and feeling totally buzzed and wide awake? I do this most nights!
It is usually because of a crying child on the intercom. Once my child is settled, I find settling myself near impossible.
This edible sleepy … Read More ...
Lush Copy Cat Recipe – Angels On Bare Skin
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 ...
Video Tutorial – Shampoo Soap Bar
There has been a lot of debate as to whether Shampoo soap bars are cleansing enough. I personally have not tried one so I would love your feedback on using these bars. This online video talks you through all the ingredients as well as choosing oils that will suit your own hair issues. Even our … Read More ...
DIY Summer Shimmer Lotion
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 ...Soap Recipe – Rosemary and Mint
This exotic sounding soap “Rosemary & Mint” is actually made with Melt and Pour soap base. This soap looks great, looks natural and is perfectly easy for Beginners.
This soap would look amazing wrapped in brown paper or string to finish off it’s “natural” appearance.
A great smelling soap too. Rosemary & Mint Melt and … Read More ...
Soap Making – Coffee And Vanilla
You are forgiven for thinking this is the Edible Crafts blog, this Coffee and Vanilla Latte soap looks like a scrumptious afternoon tea slice. The recipe uses Melt and pour soaps which makes it suitable for beginners too.
The full recipe and photos to follow can be found here:
Vanilla and Coffee latte Soap.
… Read More ...Soap Making – Grapefruit, Mint and Poppyseed Soap
This recipe sounds like a summer dessert but it is indeed the ingredients in this Melt and Pour Soap.
I can only imagine how refreshing and invigorating it smells. I would love to start my day off with a burst of this in the shower.
Grapefruit, Mint and Poppyseed Soap Recipe.
… Read More ...Would You Put This On Your Head Or Go Straight To Advil?
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 ...
Soap Recipe – Chemotherapy Safe Soap
Monica from the Swan Creek Soap Co has shared her amazing Chemosabe Soap ($3.50) recipe with all our DIY soap makers out there. Monica not only sells her soap in her amazing soap store but also donates bars of these soaps to Cancer patients. You can check out her facebook page for all the latest … Read More ...
DIY Orange Juice Cold Remedy Drink – Great For Kids
I know we have covered a few different Cold and Flu remedies (you can see them here) over the past few weeks. But I wanted to share this one because it is a little different. Most cold drinks contain lemon and lots of it.
I know I enjoy drinking lemon but I know my kids … Read More ...
Soap Recipe – Minty Clay
This Mint and Clay Soap recipe uses melt and pour soaps. It is perfect for the intermediate soap maker.
The fragrance in this soap would be a perfect combination for Father’s day soap. It’s manly appearance makes it perfect for adding to gift baskets also. Mint and Clay Soap recipe.
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