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 ...
DIY: “Vick’s Vapor” Shower Disks
If you’ve seen those ads for the Vick’s VapoRub shower disks
and wondered if they work, they do, says Sarah of Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. They clear out your sinuses while you’re showering, making colds feel better. But she also figured she could make them herself…and she did. And it’s easy. Get … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lemon Balm Lavender Bug Spray
Living in the woods in Northeastern United States, I know about bugs. They are everywhere here! So a chance to use something that does not smell like “Off” or contain deet is pretty exciting. Lynda at Bloom Bake Create came up with a simple but effective bug spray recipe using two great smelling herbs — … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mango Citrus Body Butter
If you’re in need of serious dry skin repair, this recipe is for you. Stevie at Garden Therapy made this from the book A Green Guide to Natural Beauty and includes the recipe in her post. She gave this one five stars…and I can just imagine why. I love anything mango! Get the tutorial here… Read More ...
DIY: All Natural Sunburn Remedies
We probably all know about aloe vera but black tea for sunburns? Or potato peels? Some great advice, as well as the recipe for a burn relief spray, all from the fabulous folks at Frugally Sustainable. Get all the information here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Shampoo Bars with Tea Tree Oil
Love the idea of shampoo bars, but I’ve never tried to make them. Now, there’s no excuse! The Soap Queen shows us the step-by-step process (and don’t forget to read the comments, lots of good advice there too). Get all the details here.
Shampoo soap bars are very popular right now as the promote … Read More ...
DIY: All Natural Sunscreen
Because everyone needs sunscreen, why not make it organic and all natural? The folks at Coconut Oil say just the oil works, but they share a straightforward recipe to make your own sunscreen. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Avocado Hair Lotion
Avocados just look healthy…not to mention how they taste! The folks at Revitalise Your Health apparently agree with me as they came up with a wonderful recipe for an avocado hair lotion. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? As a bonus, they’re also sharing recipes for a honey hair conditioner and a DIY hot oil treatment. Get … Read More ...
DIY: Rosemary Mint Shampoo/Body Wash
Heidi at Lightly Crunchy shares my love for Aveda’s Rosemary Mint line of products and she also shares my consternation at the price tag! So she set out to make her own. I can’t wait to try this one. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Orange Lip Balm
Could this be the ultimate lip balm? The folks at Adventures with The Sage think it might be…they’ve made it on and off for years and are making it again — and sharing the recipe — because their friends and families can’t stop talking about it. And the best part? It’s fast and easy (and … Read More ...
