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 ...
DIY: Simple Lavender Body Oil
From massage to after the shower, the uses for body oil are endless. Stacy from A Delightful Home shares her recipe for a very basic body oil scented with lavender. This is the perfect solution to winter-dry skin and a good choice after a day at the beach. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Herbal Salves
Everything, and I do mean everything, you need to know to make your own herbal salves, starting with herb-infused oils. This thorough tutorial from the folks at the Mountain Rose Blog gives you detailed information on the uses of quite a few herbs. You’ll want to bookmark this one!… Read More ...
DIY: Herbal Bath Salts
Ok, she had me with the vanilla bean…just sayin’. Stephanie from Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for herbal bath salts. These would be wonderful — and appreciated — end of the year teacher gifts! But be sure to make some for yourself too, especially using vanilla bean, wow. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY: Natural Bug Spray!
Just in time for the warm weather, Jillee at One Good Thing has a tutorial for making your own mosquito (or other bug) repellant. It uses just a handful of ingredients and she says it works like a charm. This is not going to work on ticks (sorry!) but it’s far better smelling and healthier … Read More ...
DIY: 5 Gifts to Help Mom Relax
Since my mother has sadly passed away, what do you think the chances are my teenage daughter will make these for me? Hmmm, well, I can make them for myself, anyway. The lovely Mountain Rose Blog has given us five delightful recipes — room spray, tea, bon-bons, bath salts and my personal fave, “Mom’s Last … Read More ...
DIY: Bergamot and Coconut Skin Salve
This rich and luxurious salve is perfect for dry, irritated skin, or even skin with cuts and abrasions. But it would also make a lovely “post-gardening” salve for any mom on your list, and thanks to the combination of oils and scents, I’m thinking it smells pretty amazing. Follow the Rumkihn Crafts tutorial here.… Read More ...
