Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather it everywhere. I’m in. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Two Ingredient Face Scrub
Another in the “can’t get much easier than this” series, how about a two ingredient face scrub using things you’re nearly sure to have in your kitchen? Amy of A Blossoming Life shares her frugal fab scrub perfect for winter’s over dry skin. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Gentle Lemon Facial Scrub
Ok, it does not get any easier than this. The gang at Crosbie Crew shares their favorite lemon face pick-me-up — and they strongly suggest trying it in your morning shower. Get this incredibly easy but clever recipe here.… Read More ...
DIY: Coffee CP Soap
It’s hard to know what I like best about this soap…the fact that it recycles (coffee grounds) or the fact that it must smell amazing (no water, all coffee!). Sarah and Tiffany from Offbeat + Inspired share their favorite cold process cafe soap recipe here.… Read More ...
DIY: Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including her tips for making the clean up easier. Find it all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra goodies, like spirulina powder and grapefruit peel. Get all the details here and enjoy a … Read More ...
DIY: New Perfume for a New Year
What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.… Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 11: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” the Kool-Aid, so be sure to leave time for cooling! Check out this fun and … Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 10: Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser
Easy, festive and perfect for those who live in Tennessee OR drink whiskey OR have a sense of humor, showcase your homemade liquid soap in this Jack Daniels bottle. This is a fun and fast one from CurlyBirds. Get the details here.… Read More ...
Freebie! Cold Process Soap Making at Creativebug
If you’ve been wanting to try out cold process soap making but have been intimidated by the lye and the mixing and the temperatures, well, the folks at Creativebug are offering a free video class. I haven’t taken it (and I’m just sharing this, no financial relationship) but based on the description you’ll get a … Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 9: Foaming Bath Soap
Coming to us courtesy of Paula Deen (!), this is a honey based foaming bath soap. Four ingredients, and some cute packaging, and you have a great gift. Find it all on pauladeen.com right here.… Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 8: Lavender Milk Bath
This sounds absolutely lovely to soak in. With just a handful of ingredients you’ll have around the house you can make a wonderful bath. Life as Mom shares the fun here.… Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 7: Easy Liquid Soap
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Grab a bar of your favorite soap, grate it, and mix with water and glycerin and wow…you have homemade liquid soap. This would be a wonderful gift for kids to make for teachers or grandparents, or for you to get some really lovely handmade soap and “repurpose it” … Read More ...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 6: Whipped Shaving Cream
Fast and easy and a body product any adult will enjoy, Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shares the tutorial here.… Read More ...
