Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Sometimes is just nice to be different than every other mum at school pickup or strolling through the grocery store. That is where DIY comes in to my life! I love these adorable glasses made with trinkets and paints to create a whole lot of eye candy. (Pun intended) for the full tutorial and some … Read More ...
Cucumbers come in all different sizes and colors. So it is no surprise that there is hundreds of different recipes for Cucumber facials, scrubs and lotions. These 3 homemade recipes are from Cutediys.com and are a great starting point if you have never made a cucumber facial before. Cucumber is not only refreshing it is … Read More ...
I am lazy when it comes to skin care. Even when I find a quick product (love BB creams) I find it hard to stray away from things my skin is used to. I go through dramatic phases of wanting to use natural products to just not giving a damn about myself and slapping on … Read More ...
Wearing Essential oils is something I do daily, It never occurred to me to create a necklace diffuser. These were create for kids in mind but I think they could easily be adapted for grownups. You could also use the white clay 
for a different effect. The full tutorial Onegoodthingbyjillee.
You can use these … Read More ...
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps a lick. For the full tutorial visit Goplanetearth.blogspot.
We were asked about using Essential oils to help treat ADHD and Anxiety in Children and we came across this blend called “Jeddy’s Blend
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Obviously, the usual suggestions apply –
Consult your Doctor before stopping any medications –
We have not tried the product and only reporting based on online feedback.
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Call me crazy (Please don’t) but adding a little Halloween touch to your shoes is surely going to impress your kids right? If there is one thing my children have taught me it is to be Silly, Oh and always close to a bottle of wine or cup of Coffee.
These shoes are fun and … Read More ...
Pomegranate is one of those “difficult” fruits. Whilst I enjoy the taste, I don’t have the enthusiasm to, sit their for 1/2 hour getting the seeds out just so my children can steal them all from me. Maybe next time I am home alone I shall indulge in my very own Pomegranate.
This facial by … Read More ...
I know I say it all the time , But this really does look good enough to eat! Imagine the smell from this soap Mmmmm.
This is a Hot Process soap so it is not for the faint hearted when it comes to soap making. Personally I love a good ole melt and pour method … Read More ...
Do you have a little extra pumpkin pulp lying around? Don’t throw it unless you intend to throw it onto your face. This delicious Yogurt and Pumpkin Facial is from Michelle Pino spa manager at Skana an upscale spa located in NY at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Here facial is featured over at … Read More ...
I am actually addicted to water. I literally can’t leave home without a bottle in my hand. I would on average drink 3-4 liters minimum of water each day. Problem is I am also addicted to coffee, so that’s technically another 4 cups of water.
This detox recipe was written by Artoftheheart but was on … Read More ...
I bought a bag of dried Calendula flowers around 1 year ago. I had big plans and thought I would actually get time to fulfill those plans once my daughter started school, but it never happened. I am left with around 500 grams of dried Calendula flowers, now that might not seem like a lot … Read More ...
You are probably wondering why I am featuring these sneakers in a Fashion section of the blog. Well I love wearing things that are comfortable and if adding a little bling to my old sneakers means I get to wear them to school pickup then I am all for it.
Fashion is a crazy thing … Read More ...
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a plastic spoon would also be just as productive. (If it actually works that is)
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I don’t really have under eye wrinkles just great big whopping puffy dark mountains. But I am sure this would work on the crows feet at the side of my eyes. DIY Eye Wrinkle Mask.
What is your best Wrinkle tip or routine?