In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good Thing, just reposted her moisturizing lotion tutorial and she kicked it up a notch … Read More ...
CP Soap with Beef Tallow
Controversial maybe, but Soap & Restless makes a great case for why you should try soaping with beef tallow. She loves her hard white bars and creamy suds, and says there is never any odor. And she gives some tips she’s learned the hard way. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Snake Skin Soap
This was a first for me. Yes, you can make cold process soap using snake skin. I would NEVER have thought of using, err, the shed skin (no snakes are harmed in this recipe). Maria is sharing her step by step recipe at WikiTalks…if you try this, please do email me! Find it here… Read More ...
DIY: “Man Magnet” Body Spray!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day is this rocking vanilla and clove scented body spray from Stephanie at Henry Happened. And it’s a “man magnet” because your skin will feel smooth to the touch AND apparently vanilla stirs up feelings of intimacy. Worth a shot, I’d say. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Hot Oil Hair Treatment
This is the most dry winter I can ever remember. So the thought of an easy to mix together hot oil treatment sounds perfect right about now. The folks at The Mountain Rose Blog share their recipe and tips for giving your hair some TLC. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Natural Room Scents
If you’re like me and hate the artificial “good” smells you can buy, this clever tutorial from The Yummy Life shows you how to make your own using all natural ingredients. Lemon, rosemary and vanilla anyone? Or lime, thyme, mint and vanilla? Yes, please. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Organic Lotion & Hair Cream
Cold dry weather means cold dry skin. My Merry Messy Life has a simple, four-ingredient recipe that works for your hair and your skin and couldn’t be easier to make. I’m going to mix this up and slather it on! Find it here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly
Now this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the Lush jelly (and I wasn’t either!) it’s sort of a firm … Read More ...
Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lemon Butter Lip & Skin Balm
Wow…one balm for everything from your lips to your feet to your cuticles. And right about now, in the mid-January doldrums, lemon sounds just about right. Jessica from bespangled shares her easy tutorial (and love how she reuses Altoids tins). Find all the details here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather it everywhere. I’m in. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including her tips for making the clean up easier. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra goodies, like spirulina powder and grapefruit peel. Get all the details here and enjoy a … Read More ...
DIY: New Perfume for a New Year
What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.… Read More ...
