Valentines Day is round the corner. Break away from traditional flowers and chocolate and put some thought into it. Not everyone needs diamonds do they? Why not make a bath bomb this Valentines Day and get clever as SkipToMyLou have by packaging it to look like a bomb along with a tag that says “YOU”RE … Read More ...
DIY Valentines Day Gift Basket – Massage Oil, Sage & Fennel Bath Melt Plus A Oatmeal, Ginger & Almond Bath Bag
Treat your loved one to something handmade with love this Valentines Day. The following won’t cost the earth nor will it require too much “expertise” as the instructions are so easy to follow a 5 year old could make these. Mix it up a little with different variations tailored to your loved ones tastes and … Read More ...
Detoxify & Exfoliate With This DIY Citrus Facial
Citrus is known for it’s astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin. Lemon reduces hyperpigmentation and also exfoliates. Adding a drop of ylang-ylang gives citrus added beneficial effects. Why not try this homemade mask recipe I found over at Organic Authority
Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon juice (You may substitute grapefruit, orange or another citrus … Read More ...
DIY Solid Perfume Pocket Watch
I love perfume balm small, compact yet powerful. Every girl should have some in her handbag for a quick dab here and there when on the run.
I came across this DIY tutorial for a Solid Perfume Pocket Watch via Design Sponge. Not a fan of the Pocket watch concept try a locket or pillbox … Read More ...
DIY Eco Friendly Soy Wax Candles
Soy candles last 50% longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. They also burn slower and cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and water, and produce very little soot. These factors tend to make them more animal and … Read More ...
DIY Homemade Coffee Body Lotion – Beat Cellulite – Well Try Too
I love coffee….. the smell, mmmm the taste the way it gets me going in the morning! I have also heard that caffeine helps with *cellulite*
Obviously this lotion wont get rid of cellulite but team it with a healthy diet, 2 litres plus of water a day and exercise, it may help, who knows. … Read More ...
CraftGossip Exclusive 50% Off All Maoli Lip Balms – Christmas Stocking Stuffer Idea
Maoli entrepreneur Kalani is a December baby and he gets to celebrate the Winter Solstice, Christmas and Three Kings Day. Lucky kid. But he’s also a giving soul and wants you to have 50 % off the entire range of Maoli’s Awesome Winter Lip Balms he prepared and packaged just for you. To be one … Read More ...
Maoli Perfumes Review – Perfect Last Minute Stocking Filler
Maoli Perfumes It all started when two little hapa brothers homesickness and sensitive noses made them close their lemonade stand and open a perfume house instead. I love these teeny tiny yet powerful perfume balms not only do they possess a rather sweet fragrance reminiscent of all things that smell ” like the sunshine” but … Read More ...
Turkey’s… Not Just For Eating You Know
Turkey Red Oil is used in making bath oils and other skin care products, because it has been sulphonated you can use it as an emulsifying agent. Commonly used to scent shampoos and bath oils as it helps emulsify essential oils. It also allows essential oils to mix with water based products . No turkeys … Read More ...
Bloom Bake Create Revised Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe
I love all the goings on over at Bloom Bake Create. Master gardner, occasional baker ( hubby is head chef in her house) creator and newspaper columnist of “Telling Your Story” Lynda is so clever. If we all took a page out of her book the world would be a better place. Lynda has … Read More ...
DIY Paw Paw amp; Clay & Honey Body Mask
I often refer to paw paw as Mother Natures Treasure Chest. The enzymes found in papayas are known to help the healing process with skin disorders such as acne. In addition, the fruit enzymes gently exfoliate the skin, add some clay and some honey and you have what is commonly referred to as the trifecta… Read More ...
DIY Beach Inspired Bath Fizzies – great school holiday project
I don’t know about you but now that the school holidays are here I am trying to find activities to do that easily engage my 2 young fellas and does not cost the earth. Thanks to Desiree from Beyond A Garden for sharing these sea shell bath fizzies.
To make the bath fizzes use
… Read More ... Check Out These Cute Miniature Mummy Soaps Perfect For Halloween
Not only do these mummies fit perfectly into little hands but with halloween just around the corner you know what that means……..that’s right sticky, sugar coated fingers! Never fear the kids will want to wash up often with these super cute “Marching Mummies”
Thanks to Christine @ How Do I Make Soap for sharing her … Read More ...
DIY Patchouli Hand Oil – Dry Midwinter Hands Will Love You For Using It
Dry midwinter hands will revel in this heavenly scented oil. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Patchouli. Smother your hands in it, leave on for 15 minutes then pat off the excess. Alternatively you could slip your oily hands into some cotton gloves overnight. Use this oil after a softening clay & honey hand mask and your … Read More ...
How To Make Your Own Detangling Spray
Pop on over to Crafty Couple and check out one of their latest posts on making your own hair detangling spray using 2 ingredients you all have in the house. If you are after something chemical free try this lil ripper of a detangler.
You Will Need
10 drops rosemary essential oil
10 drops citrus … Read More ...