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 … Read More ...
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 … Read More ...
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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.
DIY: Soap from Your Microwave? Yes Indeed!
For those who’ve always wanted to try making soap, here is a great tutorial for using a melt & pour base that soars to the next level with creative molds and add-ins. Anyone with a microwave can make soap. And … Read More ...
DIY: Toothpaste “Dots”
Love this idea and not just for camping…these dried chunks of toothpaste would also be great for kids going on school trips, or when you’re out boating, or even to throw in a backpack or gym bag for an “I … Read More ...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps … Read More ...
DIY: Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak
All natural inexpensive ingredients plus great packaging, wow…Alejandra at Always Order Dessert shows us how to make a fabulous soaking mixture, perfect for late summer’s bug bites, sunburns and heat rash. But don’t forget this one as the holidays approach … Read More ...
DIY: Soap Kids Want to Use!
So why didn’t I think of that? The brilliant folks at Partycraft Secrets have come up with soap that any toddler or young child will want to use…brilliant. Just brilliant. Find out how to do it yourself here.… Read More ...