Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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 ...
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this is great for coughs or sore throats, and she offers five different flavor combinations. I’m … Read More ...
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Wow…one balm for everything from your lips to your feet to your cuticles. And right about now, in the mid-January doldrums, lemon sounds just about right. Jessica from bespangled shares her easy tutorial (and love how she reuses Altoids tins). Find all the details here.… Read More ...
Ok, only very distantly bath and body related but does anyone actually like to iron? I thought not. So, homemade wrinkle release spray (vs. buying the Downy brand version) is simply brilliant. Bev from The Make Your Own Zone shares her breakthrough recipe. Dead simple, off to mix this up now. Find it here.… Read More ...
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather it everywhere. I’m in. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Another in the “can’t get much easier than this” series, how about a two ingredient face scrub using things you’re nearly sure to have in your kitchen? Amy of A Blossoming Life shares her frugal fab scrub perfect for winter’s over dry skin. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Ok, it does not get any easier than this. The gang at Crosbie Crew shares their favorite lemon face pick-me-up — and they strongly suggest trying it in your morning shower. Get this incredibly easy but clever recipe here.… Read More ...
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 ...
Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including her tips for making the clean up easier. Find it all here.… Read More ...
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra goodies, like spirulina powder and grapefruit peel. Get all the details here and enjoy a … Read More ...
What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
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 ...
This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” the Kool-Aid, so be sure to leave time for cooling! Check out this fun and … Read More ...
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 ...
