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. … Read More ...
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.… Read More ...
DIY: Antibacterial Moisturizing Lotion
In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good Thing, just reposted her moisturizing lotion tutorial and she kicked it up a notch … Read More ...
CP Soap with Beef Tallow
Controversial maybe, but Soap & Restless makes a great case for why you should try soaping with beef tallow. She loves her hard white bars and creamy suds, and says there is never any odor. And she gives some tips she’s learned the hard way. Find it all here.… Read More ...
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.… Read More ...
DIY: Snake Skin Soap
This was a first for me. Yes, you can make cold process soap using snake skin. I would NEVER have thought of using, err, the shed skin (no snakes are harmed in this recipe). Maria is sharing her step by step recipe at WikiTalks…if you try this, please do email me! Find it here… Read More ...
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.… Read More ...
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.… 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 delightful V-day gift for everyone on your list. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Soap in a Crockpot
If you’ve been hesitant to try making soap, this is the post for you. Jillee, from One Good Thing by Jillee, has done a wonderful tutorial that takes all the fear out of the process. And as always she’s honest about what worked, and what didn’t. She’s thrilled she’s finally soaping, so find it … 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 not familiar with the Lush jelly (and I wasn’t either!) it’s sort of a firm … Read More ...
DIY: Coffee CP Soap
It’s hard to know what I like best about this soap…the fact that it recycles (coffee grounds) or the fact that it must smell amazing (no water, all coffee!). Sarah and Tiffany from Offbeat + Inspired share their favorite cold process cafe soap recipe here.… 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.… Read More ...
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.… 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 I’m just sharing this, no financial relationship) but based on the description you’ll get a … Read More ...
