If a summer walking around in flip-flops has left your feet less than gorgeous, why not try a coconut salt stub? Nicole from Wonky Wonderful shares her fast, easy and inexpensive recipe…and it’s good on way more than just feet. Another great idea to hang on to for holiday gifts. Get all the details here… Read More ...
DIY: Blending Essential Oils
For those of us who are timid about mixing our EOs, Erin at The Mountain Rose Herb blog walks you through the tools and the process to blend your own. So stop worrying and start mixing…get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Rose & Coconut Body Scrub
Wow, I would never have put roses and coconuts together, but now that I think about it, genius! The Beauty Department does it again with a great tutorial for making your own body scrub. And it’s gorgeous to look at too! Get it here.… Read More ...
DIY: Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss
Ok, this is a fun idea…rather than paying for pricey “lip plumping” glosses, make your own. Lindsay at Delighted Momma shows us how, and it’s really really easy. It turns out cinnamon is your friend! Get the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Whipped Body Butter
The seasons are changing, and that means dry skin…no matter what part of the world you’re in. Jojo’s Crafty Love walks us through the process to make a yummy whipped boyd butter that will keep your skin hydrated no matter what the weather. Get the ‘tute here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Liquid Soap with Glycerin
Emma of Spiral Soaps has a great tutorial on making liquid soap with glycerin, featured on The Soap Bar. I know all my questions were answered. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the air, not the dog. Get the details from Happy Little Feet here.… Read More ...
DIY: Homemade “Petroleum Jelly” (Bee Balm!)
If ever there was an antidote to the shorter days of fall, this fabulous looking bee balm is it. Use this instead of petroleum jelly, and you’ll find the uses are endless! Madeleine from NZ Ecochick shares her secrets here.… Read More ...
DIY: Lavender Jasmine Sugar Scrub
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Essential Oils for Head Lice
Since it’s back to school, and fall, it’s that four letter word season. Ugh. So Homestead Survival has a tried and true essential oil blend to kill the little beasts if they do come your way. Find the details here. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Facial Moisturizing Oils
If you’ve been wanting to try to make moisturizers for your face, Kendra at Our Homemade Happiness just made the process a lot easier. She talks about all the different oil options, pairs them with skin types then takes it further by suggesting essential oils you can add in. Finally, she shows you how much … Read More ...
DIY: Circle Swirled Soap
Now this looks like fun! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shows us step by step how to make round swirled soap using the cold process method. Love this! Get started here.… Read More ...
DIY: All Natural Deodorant
I admit I was drawn to this because our summer has been hot hot hot. Heather from beauty that moves shares her straightforward recipe, along with some of her philosophy and experience. She says this is her most effective homemade deodorant ever…but don’t miss the comments because there are lots of ideas in there too. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Itch Relief Stick
Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief stick at Frugally Sustainable, well, had to share. Just thinking about it is making … Read More ...
DIY: Solid Perfume
Since our cats seem to knock everything over, I love the idea of perfume in a stick. Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create has an easy way to create your own solid perfume using just a handful of ingredients AND re-purposing containers. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
