It looks like a scoop of ice cream but really it’s a fun scented sugar scrub…mix m&p soap base with foamy bath butter and sugar and let the fun and the scrubbing begin. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Aussie Soap Supplies right here.… Read More ...
DIY: Summer Soaps, Scrubs, Shampoo & More
While we’re waiting for summer to arrive, why not get started on some just-for-hot-weather products? Erica at Bath Alchemy has thoughtfully put together a list of recipes for everything from an herbal sunburn remedy to shampoo, body scrub and a hair rinse. But what I’m most excited about…the bamboo CP soap recipe…wow, cannot wait to … Read More ...
DIY: Peacock Swirl Soap (a video)
Anne-Marie at The Soap Queen has done a great video tutorial showing us all how to give our cold process soap that great peacock look step by step. Also included are her recipe, and other tips (like cut with a knife, don’t use your dividers!). Get it all right here.… Read More ...
DIY: Cappuccino Milk Bath
For the coffee lovers among us, here’s a simple and lusciously scented milk bath. This recipe, from The Natural Beauty Workshop, combines oat flour (to soothe the skin) with milk power which softly exfoliates. Imagine this in a glass jar (and don’t miss the link at the bottom for free downloadable labels). Get all the … Read More ...
Inspiration: True Rose Soap
Not only does this soap look amazing, its creator, Megan of Blushie on Etsy, say that inhaling it is like “huffing on a red rose.” Just thought I’d share the fabulousness, see it for yourself here. *Not a sponsored post, just think her soaps are lovely!… Read More ...
DIY: 14 Cold Process Soap Recipes
Sometimes we all just need a push…and if you’ve been thinking about trying to make soap using the cold-process method, or you’re already soaping but in need of some inspiration, Bohemian Revolution has got you covered with fourteen CP soap recipes. (There are also a few melt and pour thrown in too…like the luscious sounding … Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Rest of the House!
It’s our final piece in our DIY: Spring Cleaning Series and today we’re going to focus on all those other things we have to clean. The lovely Maya from Maya*Made has a tutorial for a natural homemade window cleaner. For carpets, we have a huge list of natural strategies from Online Tips here, … Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Kitchen!
It’s day three of our Spring Cleaning Series — kitchens! If my kitchen were that clean, I’d be jumping for joy too…so let’s get started. First, tackle the dishes. Frugally Sustainable has a homemade dish soap tutorial and Being Creative to Keep My Sanity has a homemade dish detergent recipe. For counters, windows and … Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Bathrooms!
It’s day two of our Spring Cleaning series…bathrooms! Nothing like a dirty bathroom to make you feel, well, less than clean. So let’s tackle some make it yourself cleaners for that problematic area of the house. Luckily, there are lots to choose from! Let’s start with toilet bowl cleaner, from Frugally Sustainable. Savvy … Read More ...
DIY: M&P Secret Message Soap (& Contest!)
Glittery soap with a secret surprise inside? These would be great little Easter treats for everyone, not just kids. Follow the step-by-step tutorial here from the Soap Queen and then don’t forget to enter the contest to win a “Soap” necklace from Nancy Miller Jewelry Designs.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Soap ‘staches
Mustaches…they’re everywhere, and why not in your soap? Just had to share these cute ‘stache soaps made from chocolate molds, from Greenbean’s Crafterole. I think she had me at the handlebar…my best friend’s father had one, and I just love them! See the many soapy mustaches — and even some on sticks — right here… Read More ...
Coming next week: tutorials/DIYs for cleaning your home
In honor of spring cleaning, I’m going to gather all the best “make your own” liquid soap/cleaning products/shower sprays/detergents, etc. here next week on the blog. But I need your help. Have a tutorial you think I should include? Or have something you’re just dying to figure out how to make yourself? Or being a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coffee soap from a crockpot!
I’m a long-time CP soaper but I’ve never tried the opposite way (hot process) using a crockpot before…hmmm…what a clever idea. Using leftover coffee and coffee grounds this tutorial shows you how to make a good looking and hard working soap for your kitchen that will help get rid of strong smells and be a … Read More ...
DIY: Honeycomb Melt & Pour Soap
Ok, because you can’t get enough honeycomb effect soap…now here’s a way to do it with melt & pour…a technique that is just now catching on. Check out the detailed — and did we mention completely easy/beginner friendly/no failure possible? — instructions from the Soap Queen here.… Read More ...
DIY: Whoopie Pies for your bathtub
Want to have your bath and whoopie pie too? Now you can, thanks to a clever ‘tute from The Natural Beauty Workshop. These really do look good enough to eat but will, in fact, make your bath a fun and chocolate-filled experience (and would be fun in an Easter basket, as long as everyone … Read More ...
