Since right about now we all need a little shot of summer, Crunchy Betty brings us three great lip balm recipes as well as the step by step directions. She includes lavender, which I can’t wait to make, and also chocolate mint (!!) and coco-rosey. And she shares the best advice ever if you’re new … Read More ...
DIY: Summer Lotion Bars
Obviously NOT just for summer, these bars sound perfect right about now for winter dried skin. The beauty of these solid bars is that as you hold them, they soften up and you’ve got the lotion right where you want it. Get the how-to from the folks at Candletech here.
DIY: Probiotic Deodorant
A deodorant with less of stuff we don’t recognize and more of stuff we do makes good sense. The folks at Frugally Sustainable share their easy recipe. And yes, it does work! Get the tutorial here.
DIY: Cupcake Bath Fizzies
How fun are these? I’ve always struggled making bath fizzies but I love them in the tub and I think this straight forward recipe from Easy Home Made solves some of the problems I’ve been having. So give it a whirl and find it here.
DIY: “Man Magnet” Body Spray!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day is this rocking vanilla and clove scented body spray from Stephanie at Henry Happened. And it’s a “man magnet” because your skin will feel smooth to the touch AND apparently vanilla stirs up feelings of intimacy. Worth a shot, I’d say. Find it all here.
DIY: Natural Room Scents
If you’re like me and hate the artificial “good” smells you can buy, this clever tutorial from The Yummy Life shows you how to make your own using all natural ingredients. Lemon, rosemary and vanilla anyone? Or lime, thyme, mint and vanilla? Yes, please. Find it all here.
Tutorial: Chocolate (!!) Lip Balm
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate and lips. Why not bring them together? This is a classic recipe from Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, but I simply couldn’t resist it because it is the perfect quick easy and delightful V-day gift for everyone on your list. Get all the details here.
Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly
Now this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the Lush jelly (and I wasn’t either!) it’s sort of a firm … 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.
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.
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 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 ...
DIY: Coconut Milk Body Wash
We all know how versatile and good for you coconut milk is, but what always really sells me on using it is the smell. Just reminds me of the beach (I know that’s weird, but there it is!) Try this incredibly easy recipe to make your own body wash from Happy Little Feet. And … Read More ...
DIY: Deodorant Bars!
All natural, easy to make, and scented just the way you want it, Wellness Mama shares her recipe for a great stick deodorant. And you can re-use your existing deodorant containers. Get all the details here.
DIY: Lavender Jasmine Sugar Scrub
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.
