Soap!!!! I have not really posted about soap of late, so today I am sharing with you a link to Crafty Gemini’s YOUTUBE video tutorial on how to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. This video is perfect for beginners. Click here to see it for yourself. Upon closer inspection of Crafty … Read More ...
Homemade Poison Ivy Relief Soap – A Soothing DIY for Itchy Summer Skin
If you’ve ever had a run-in with poison ivy, oak, or sumac, you know that itch is no joke. It’s the kind of relentless irritation that makes you want to scrub your skin raw—except that’s the worst thing you can do. What you need is a gentle, calming cleanser that helps draw out the irritant … Read More ...
Just A Few Natural Jewellery Cleaner Recipes
There is something mildly horrifying about looking down at a favourite ring or necklace and realising it has gone from “sparkly and loved” to “did I dig this out of the back of a drawer from 1998?” Jewellery has a funny way of collecting everything — lotion, soap residue, perfume, hairspray, body oils, dust, and … Read More ...
How to remove vomit from your carpet? A chemical free carpet fresh recipe
There are some household smells you can politely ignore… and then there are carpet smells. Anyone who has ever dealt with pets, kids, damp winter rooms, or the dreaded “someone was sick on the carpet” situation knows exactly what I mean. You clean the spot, you open the windows, you convince yourself it’s gone — … Read More ...
Updated: Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe
Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂
YOU WILL NEED
1 cup Aloe Vera Gel
(or you can make your own)
3/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
8-10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil … Read More ...
Pine Meadows Wholesale Supplier
Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
Lavender & Oatmeal Soap Mothers Day Gift Idea
Follow this easy soap tutorial shared with me by Melissa via Rachelle from Tinkerlab for mum this Mothers Day or any occasion really. The hand painted ( by a child ) paper is also a lovely idea. I find this idea to be very cute. You will need the following
FOR THE PAPER
* liquid … Read More ...
Glycerin & Herb Soap Using Herbs From Your Garden – Great Mothers Day Idea
Thanks to Stephanie Blogger @ Henry Happened I am sharing a great ( and easy ) soap tutorial using the herbs growing in your garden. Great gift idea for kids to give to there mothers this upcoming Mothers Day. I know myself I personally love getting things my boys make me over store bought gifts.… Read More ...
DIY Chocolate Soap
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic rundown of HOT PROCESS soapmaking
CHOCOLATE SOAP
Ingredients
8 ounces of shortening
6 ounces of … Read More ...
DIY Soapwort Cleanser
Soapwort is probably one of the gentlest ways to cleanse very sensitive skin. Containing natural saponins, soapwort creates an impressive lather. Use the following recipe to soothe sensitive skin with eczema.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red clover or calendula infusion click here to see how to make your own infusion
1 tablespoon chopped and bruised saponin … Read More ...
Mothers Milk Breast Milk Soap – Recipe
Always a fan of all things “Natural” We all know breastmilk is best but have any of you considered the effect breastmilk could quite possibly have on the skin and by skin I mean the WHOLE body !!!
We use Goats Milk in soap to alleviate all types of skin problems. Imagine the possibilities if … Read More ...
DIY French Themed Bathroom Accessories Tutorial
Kristen from Make The Best Of Everything shared this cute tutorial on how to make bathroom accessories for a french themed bathroom. She made a tissue holder and a soap dispenser. I think the project looks great. It was only a couple of dollars to put it together. Using only a few pieces of coloured … Read More ...
DIY Beer Soap – St Patricks Day Gift Idea
*****ST PATRICKS DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER*****
I came across this and had to share it with you all, unlike most I cannot stand the taste of beer but wanting to get into the spirit of things this coming St Patricks Day I thought this would make a fabulous gift. Perusing Natural Skincare Made … Read More ...
Back Porch Soaps Soap Making Classes
All of Back Porch Soaps hands-on, natural skincare and soap making classes are taught by Marla Bosworth , president and founder of Back Porch Soap Company. She brings 30 years experience in retail, marketing and market research (13 years experience in the handmade bath and body industry, specifically). During the past 10 years… Read More ...
DIY Non Toxic 3D Bath Paint Recipe.
Regina @ Chalk In My Pocket contacted me to share this fabulous recipe for a “Homemade Bathtub Puffy Paint” that she and her daughter Claire concocted last week. It’s a simple recipe of soap, hot water & dye blended together. They put the paint in ziplock baggies with cake frosting tips to create great