Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Whether you like to do your nails yourself, or you pamper yourself with a manicure every few weeks, these 8 nail designs will be great for adding some holiday spirit to your everyday look. They are all fairly simple enough that with a little practice, you could do them yourself. However, if you aren’t brave … Read More ...
This soap recipe uses Indigo Paste. “Indigo is a potent extract obtained from a variety of different plants from tropical and subtropical regions, and is said to have many healing properties. Native Americans used it for healing wounds, since it helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms.” Source.
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Sunscreen is an absolute necessity during the sunny months of Summer. However, the price tag can sometimes be a little hard to agree with. Making your own sunscreen can be a solution to both saving money and knowing exactly what products you are using on your body. Today we have 6 recipes for you to … Read More ...
Have you suddenly realized your a gift short or found a space in the gift basket that needs filling? This Lemon Sugar scrub is so quick to make that you could easily make 5-10 jars in 30 mins. The free printable label means all you have to do is stick it onto the top of … Read More ...
If you are looking for fun and festive ways to wrap a block of soap then check out this roundup. The smallest of gifts can stand out in a room filled with presents with these simple to follow designs.
The temptation to eat this will be great but the desire to soak in it will win you over. The presentation of this chocolate scrub is amazing. It looks delightful I am sure it smells delightful. Full instructions and tutorial here.
I love giving sugar scrubs as gifts as they are so easy to make … Read More ...
I came across this MUD soap for kids today and just had to share it with you! It is so adorable and a great stocking stuffer. Check out sudzfun.co.uk for more great soaping products. Hurry Christmas is coming!
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What I love most about this soap is actually the name “Yuletide Cheer”. I can only imagine how great it smells. It is made using a blend of Bramble Berry’s Christmas Tree Cybilla and Elements Bath and Body’s Rocky Mountain Christmas fragrance oils. For the full recipe including a video on how to cut the … Read More ...
You still have time to make some Holiday soaps for friends and family. This St Nicholas mold is detailed and filled with nostalgia. If you are looking for something a little more festive then check out the full range at Milkywaymolds.com.
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You know those moment’s where you go “Wow why didn’t I think of that?” Well this is one of those.
Oilandbutter shares her brilliant idea for making a Gingerbread house from a silicone cookie mold. It is adorable! Check out her blog for all the tips and tricks to make sure it comes together as … Read More ...
I love this product review by Dana from thewonderforest.com. I know you’re wondering why I don’t do my own product review of a self tan? Firstly I won’t fit into that bikini and secondly no one needs to see my before shot.
Dana is able to achieve this natural look using a top quality … Read More ...
So exciting to find a bathnbody product just for men! Shannon at Dairy Godmother has been making her husband aftershave for about a year now, and she has great tips and suggestions as well as two recipes. The best part: you can customize them — more “sting”, or less, different scents, etc. Find it all … Read More ...
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 ...
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.
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.
