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 ...
Hope on a rope
Dugshop has made a fantastic Hope on a Rope Barack Obama soap! The soap is a very hefty 10.5 oz and worth every penny because best of all, 33% of profits benefit Habitat for Humanity or the Carter Center. The soap is vegan friendly and made of vegetable glycerin.… Read More ...
Calendula-comfrey diaper ointment recipe
Does your little one have a diaper rash? Here’s a great, natural solution from Natural Family Online to ease the irritation.
Calendula-Comfrey Diaper Ointment
1 lb. coconut oil (in the oil aisle; do try to buy the organic kind)
2 good handfuls calendula petals (health food section; don’t let the per pound price put you … Read More ...
Cold feet?
Cold feet are sadly one of the most common problems during winter. Try this fantastic recipe for a foot mask, full of warm spices and designed to stimulate circulate and blood flow to help get rid of the chill. It also has skin softening ingredients like oatmeal and honey. Find the recipe here.… Read More ...
Jojoba hand lotion recipe
Jojoba oil is well known for helping to fight wrinkles, being antibacterial, and not leaving an oily feel on the skin. It is also beneficial for certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Try this lotion on your hands or any part of your body that needs moisturizing.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup beeswax
4 tablespoons … Read More ...
Anti-Valentine’s Day Lip Conditioners
Not that into Valentine’s Day? These lip conditioners are for you! Each lip conditioner features cheeky characters and a different flavor. My favorite is LOVE STINKS, with the flavor, “He’ll never know because I will never ever kiss him again.” Vegan friendly, these lip conditioners by Ella Dean are only $12.99 for the set! Find … Read More ...
