For those of us who are timid about mixing our EOs, Erin at The Mountain Rose Herb blog walks you through the tools and the process to blend your own. So stop worrying and start mixing…get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Teeth Whitening for under $1!
We all want whiter teeth, and how cool to be able to do it with what you already have at home! Becky at Pixi Wishes and Forehead Kisses shares her grandmother’s secret for white teeth…brilliant. Find it here.… Read More ...
Coffee Grounds in Your Beauty Routine
I’m always thrilled to find a way to use something I might normally get rid of, so Inspiring Pretty‘s fab list of creative ways to use coffee grounds caught my eye. She has three great beauty ideas — cellulite, hair, acne — and a slew of other uses for your house and yard. Get … Read More ...
DIY: Pumpkin Spice Lip Gloss
She had me at the pumpkin, really. Stephanie at Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for Pumpkin Spice lip gloss (and peppermint too, so you’re ready for the following season!) Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Rose & Coconut Body Scrub
Wow, I would never have put roses and coconuts together, but now that I think about it, genius! The Beauty Department does it again with a great tutorial for making your own body scrub. And it’s gorgeous to look at too! Get it here.… Read More ...
DIY: Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss
Ok, this is a fun idea…rather than paying for pricey “lip plumping” glosses, make your own. Lindsay at Delighted Momma shows us how, and it’s really really easy. It turns out cinnamon is your friend! Get the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Whipped Body Butter
The seasons are changing, and that means dry skin…no matter what part of the world you’re in. Jojo’s Crafty Love walks us through the process to make a yummy whipped boyd butter that will keep your skin hydrated no matter what the weather. Get the ‘tute here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Liquid Soap with Glycerin
Emma of Spiral Soaps has a great tutorial on making liquid soap with glycerin, featured on The Soap Bar. I know all my questions were answered. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the air, not the dog. Get the details from Happy Little Feet here.… Read More ...
DIY: Homemade “Petroleum Jelly” (Bee Balm!)
If ever there was an antidote to the shorter days of fall, this fabulous looking bee balm is it. Use this instead of petroleum jelly, and you’ll find the uses are endless! Madeleine from NZ Ecochick shares her secrets here.… Read More ...
DIY: Lavender Jasmine Sugar Scrub
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Essential Oils for Head Lice
Since it’s back to school, and fall, it’s that four letter word season. Ugh. So Homestead Survival has a tried and true essential oil blend to kill the little beasts if they do come your way. Find the details here. … Read More ...
A Face Mask For Scars? Yes, Indeed!
Abby from My Yellow Sandbox thinks she’s the only one with “hormonal” acne and acne scars…um, not really. So I was very excited to find her “Acne Scars Be-Gone Face Mask” recipe. Fair warning, she says it burns (in a good way). So if you’re sensitive, you may want to leave out the lemon juice. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Facial Moisturizing Oils
If you’ve been wanting to try to make moisturizers for your face, Kendra at Our Homemade Happiness just made the process a lot easier. She talks about all the different oil options, pairs them with skin types then takes it further by suggesting essential oils you can add in. Finally, she shows you how much … Read More ...
Color Block M&P Soap Tutorial
There is just something so cheery about color block soap and Anne-Marie from The Soap Queen shares her tips and tricks to make it easy. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
