Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief stick at Frugally Sustainable, well, had to share. Just thinking about it is making … Read More ...
DIY: Solid Perfume
Since our cats seem to knock everything over, I love the idea of perfume in a stick. Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create has an easy way to create your own solid perfume using just a handful of ingredients AND re-purposing containers. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Shaving Cream (for both of you!)
Manly, yes, but I like it too. (Sorry, just couldn’t resist that, though I’m sure it dates me.) The clever folks at TLC Style’s How Stuff Works have an easy tutorial for making your own shaving cream. And it’s a bath and body DIY you both can enjoy. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Leopard Spot Hair
Ok, this is really more inspiration than DIY — and for teens and 20-somethings — but I love the idea of using chalk and I love that this is so out of the box. So, with no further ado, the folks at Beautylish show us how to get pastel leopard spots on your hair and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Illuminator
If you want a really healthy glow this summer, try this super easy recipe from beauty guru Michelle Phan (via BellaSugar) to make your own illuminator. Fast and low cost, this should be on your summer to-do list. Get the tutorial here.
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DIY: Impressionist Soap
Wow, what lovely soap. And it does remind me of an Impressionist painting. Anne-Marie, aka the Soap Queen, gives us the step by step tutorial to make these cold process beauties. She says a bit of patience is required, but the results are worth it. Find it all here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pool-Friendly Shampoo
Summer heat means swimming pools which means chlorine and the dreaded “chlorine hair.” Don’t skip the pool, try this shampoo from the DIY Skincare/do it yourself skincare blog which uses coffee, among other things, to take the chlorine right out. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: All Natural Mouthwash
Listerine, be gone! Make your own mouthwash and know exactly what’s going in your mouth with every swig. AromaWeb has a fast, easy tutorial using very few ingredients.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Green Tea & Lavender Facial Scrub
The creative and resourceful folks at the Mountain Rose Blog have five great DIY recipes using green tea, including this lovely looking facial scrub using lavender, one of my favourites. Get all the great and healthy ideas here.… Read More ...
DIY: Caviar Manicure (!)
Love love love this idea, even though I don’t live a life where this kind of manicure would make sense. Still, tons of fun courtesy of the folks at Beautylish. (Oh, and huge savings over buying a retail kit!) Get started here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Three-Color Mantra Swirl Soap
This soap definitely falls into the “far too pretty to use” category! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, walks us through how to make this stunning cold-process soap and thanks to clear directions, it’s easier than it looks. I promise you’ll get your summer soap on after reading this!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Give Yourself a Summer Spa Pedicure
Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it out and your feet are sure to thank you.
DIY: Berry Lip Stain
Take advantage of berry season and make some lip stain. It’s all natural, easy and it tastes great too. The Beauty Department’s Kitchen Beautician gives you everything you need to know here. And don’t forget the blackberries!… Read More ...
DIY: Recipes for Bikini Wax
Timely, but potentially painful, so consider yourselves warned! Lesley Clayton of Good Lifestyle has an easy simple wax recipe but you’ll need to experiment with cooking time and application “technique.” Get the details here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rose Petal Salve
I don’t think this would last long in my house. Nicole from Live in Art shows us not only how to make rose petal oil — ok, she admits that step is kind of a labor of love — but also how to use the oil to make this luscious salve. And the color? Amazing. … Read More ...
