OTION in Bellingham, Washington, is having a soap making weekend intensive in July. Led by four very talented instructors, students will leave cold process soapmaking, melt and pour techniques, lotions and more! Check here for more details.… Read More ...
Snuggly slippers tutorial
Make these sweet little slippers from an old wool sweater. Use a sweater that no longer fits (if you’re like me, you’ve accidentally shrunk a bunch of your sweaters!) or find one at a local thrift shop. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Gardener’s salve recipe
Winter can wreak havoc on your hands, making them dry and chapped. Whip up this gardener’s salve to help heal cracked skin.… Read More ...
Felted soap tutorial
Mielke’s Fiber Arts has a great step by step tutorial on making felted soap, with lots of pictures to guide you through the process. Felted soap is good for gentle exfoliation.… Read More ...
Solid bubble bath recipe
This fantastic recipe makes solid bubble bath bombs. While you may have to order one or two of the ingredients, it will create a wonderful, bubbly bath drop!… Read More ...
Walkman soap dish tutorial
Here’s a really unique thing to make out of an old walkman you may have hidden away somewhere. Instead of giving it away to Goodwill, make a soap dish out of it! Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Star celebration soap
I adore this fun and glittery soap, made by the Soap Queen herself. This is an easy embed soap project and would make great gifts. Experiment with different color combinations and shades of glitter! Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Floral bath salts
These beautiful floral bath salts are from The Bumble Bee Studio. Made of a combination of epsom salts, flowers, herbs and sea salts, use these lovely bath salts to relax and soften your skin.… Read More ...
Simplicity bath wrap pattern
How cute is the pattern for this bath wrap from Simplicity? I also like the neck pillow, slippers and eye masks available in this pattern set. Available here or at your local fabric or craft store (Simplicity 4747).… Read More ...
Homemade shaving cream recipe
This homemade shaving cream can be made with ingredients found at your local supermarket or pharmacy chain. From the book, Better Basics for the Home, it was created to both reduce the toxins in your home and all the excess packaging they need. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Free shower gel with purchase
For a limited time, Sephora is giving away a cupcake scented bath and shower gel free with any $25 purchase! To get the shower gel, simply enter CUPCAKE during checkout. Yum!… Read More ...
Soap scrolls tutorial
These soap scrolls are fun, original and simple to make! This is a great weekend project, where all the ingredients can be found at the local craft store and the grocery store.
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Borghese discount
Receive 20% off your purchase of $100 or more at Borghese.com through March 10th. Just enter code FEB0920 at checkout to receive the discount.
One of my favorite Borghese products is the Fango Brillante Brightening Mud Mask, which can be used on the face and entire body. Made of Italian mud and based on a … Read More ...
Almond joy soap recipe
This cold process soap recipe sounds so yummy! Please note the recipe is based on weight, not volume, so you will need a reliable scale.
“Almond Joy” / Chocolate Almond Swirl (Kathy Miller)
16 oz. palm oil
14 oz. coconut oil
52 oz. olive oil
6 ounces cocoa butter
32 oz. cold water (4 cups)… Read More ...
Bare Escentuals bonus at Sephora
Right now, Sephora is offering a free 10-day supply of Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation with any purchase! The offer includes a baby kabuki brush and your choice of six shades. Visit Sephora.com and enter FREELOVE in the promotion code box during checkout to receive the samples.
And as always, there is free shipping … Read More ...