This scrub from Susan at Point of Interest sounds divine…an emulsified sugar scrub with black cocoa butter. She loves the black cocoa butter because it is softer and easier to melt. Think gifts with this one! Get the recipe and her detailed step-by-step tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Coconut Milk Body Wash
We all know how versatile and good for you coconut milk is, but what always really sells me on using it is the smell. Just reminds me of the beach (I know that’s weird, but there it is!) Try this incredibly easy recipe to make your own body wash from Happy Little Feet. And … Read More ...
DIY: Chest Rub
It’s that time again…unfortunately. Colds, flus and even pneumonias are going around here in the Northeastern United States, and no doubt everywhere else. Naturally Living Mama shares her tried and true chest rub recipe. She swears by it! Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Deodorant Bars!
All natural, easy to make, and scented just the way you want it, Wellness Mama shares her recipe for a great stick deodorant. And you can re-use your existing deodorant containers. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Moisturizing Baby Shampoo
All natural baby shampoo with so much moisturiser you may not need to use lotion…sounds great to me! Sara from My Merry Messy Life wanted something all natural but inexpensive, and played around with this recipe til she found the perfect balance of moisture and cleansing. Get all the details here, as well as … Read More ...
DIY: Shampoo Bar for Dogs
Fall is a great time for a dog bath, and why not try a customized shampoo bar for a change? The Natural Beauty Workshop has a tutorial for a solid shampoo bar using neem oil. The recipe uses their melt & pour base, but I’m sure you could experiment with what you have on hand. … Read More ...
DIY: Deodorizing Disks
We all have somewhere in our homes that could smell a bit fresher…and now, thanks to Jillee from One Good Thing, we now have the secret for making these deodorizing disks ourselves. And it’s easy! Get her easy recipe here.… Read More ...
Luxury CP Soap Tutorial
Almond milk, goat’s milk, mango butter…this is one luscious sounding soap! This is Cee Gee from Oil & Butter‘s first ever step-by-step tutorial and it’s really well done. If you’ve ever wanted to do a 100% milk soap, this is the tutorial for you. (And she includes the recipe for the almond milk.) Get … Read More ...
DIY: Coffee Butter Foot Creme
Coffee, peppermint, dark chocolate…um, way too nice for my feet, I’m thinking! Anne-Marie, the Soap Queen, takes us through the process and I have to say this one sounds amazing (and I’d use it on my already-chapped-from-not-even-winter hands!) Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Coconut Salt Scrub
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 ...