Just have to love the stripes…find out the step-by-step from Chalkboard Nails 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 ...
DIY: Gradient Nails!
Love that ombre look but it’s hard (for me at least) to achieve on my nails. Now, thanks to a lovely tutorial from The Nailasaurus, it’s broken down into such simple steps even I can do this one (hopefully!) Get started here.… 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 ...
DIY: The “Tape Trick” for a Perfect Manicure
Ok, so where has this tutorial been all of my life? Just saying…the clever folks at The Beauty Department demystify the Scotch Tape Manicure…and when they do it, it looks so easy! Grab your nail polish and get started here!… Read More ...
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
Perhaps one of the most annoying tasks CP soapers face is now made easier and more streamlined thanks to Jenny at I’d Lather Be Soaping. Get her fabulous step-by-step tutorial here…I’m bookmarking this one as my efforts in this area are always interspersed with rather colorful language!… Read More ...
DIY: Greek Yogurt Face Mask
Another simple yet brilliant idea from Stephanie at Henry Happened…a Greek yogurt face mask with ingredients you probably already have. Get the tutorial here (and of course it’s good enough to eat too!)… Read More ...
DIY: Easy Body Spray/Air Freshener
Why pay for air fresheners when you can make them yourself? That’s what Jenni from Candle Lit Life thought, and she came up with an easy recipe. Get the tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Newspaper Nail Art
Hopefully it’s not just because of my long journalism career that I l-o-v-e this idea. The folks at CutePolish did a lovely little video ‘tute on the Disney Style channel on You Tube showing how easy it is to get these nails. Be still my heart. Really. Find the video here.… Read More ...
DIY: Soap from Your Microwave? Yes Indeed!
For those who’ve always wanted to try making soap, here is a great tutorial for using a melt & pour base that soars to the next level with creative molds and add-ins. Anyone with a microwave can make soap. And it goes without saying these would be fabulous gifts. Amy Renea from Nest for All … Read More ...
DIY: Toothpaste “Dots”
Love this idea and not just for camping…these dried chunks of toothpaste would also be great for kids going on school trips, or when you’re out boating, or even to throw in a backpack or gym bag for an “I need to brush my teeth” emergency. Get the easy step-by-step on how to make your … Read More ...
DIY: Beauty Recipes for the Dorm Room
And of course the rest of us…the folks at College Fashion have pulled together three simple beauty tutorials for taking care of your hair, your face and your body, all with minimal ingredients. I’m particularly drawn to the face mask using nutmeg, honey and cinnamon. Find them all here.… Read More ...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps or lotions and would make those homemade gifts (or products you sell) just that much … Read More ...
