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 ...
DIY: Impressionist Soap
Wow, what lovely soap. And it does remind me of an Impressionist painting. Anne-Marie, aka the Soap Queen, gives us the step by step tutorial to make these cold process beauties. She says a bit of patience is required, but the results are worth it. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: All Natural Mouthwash
Listerine, be gone! Make your own mouthwash and know exactly what’s going in your mouth with every swig. AromaWeb has a fast, easy tutorial using very few ingredients.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Three-Color Mantra Swirl Soap
This soap definitely falls into the “far too pretty to use” category! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, walks us through how to make this stunning cold-process soap and thanks to clear directions, it’s easier than it looks. I promise you’ll get your summer soap on after reading this!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Give Yourself a Summer Spa Pedicure
Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it out and your feet are sure to thank you.
Tutorial: Rose Petal Salve
I don’t think this would last long in my house. Nicole from Live in Art shows us not only how to make rose petal oil — ok, she admits that step is kind of a labor of love — but also how to use the oil to make this luscious salve. And the color? Amazing. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Frost a Soap Cupcake!
High on the cute factor, cold process soap “cupcakes” need piles of frosting on top to look authentic. But it can be tricky to pipe CP frosting on top. Not any more, thanks to Amanda at the Lovin’ Soap blog’s quick and easy tutorial. And bonus — this is a palm-free recipe for those of … Read More ...
