My 14 year old daughter is a huge, er, fan of Michelle Phan and suggested I share this video tip with you all as it’s both inexpensive and clever. In it, Michelle shows us how to use hot chocolate mix as a bronzer. Brilliant, really, and who knew that would work? Get the video tute … Read More ...
DIY: Gardener’s Hand Scrub (in time for Spring!)
Even here in the wilds of the Northeastern United States, I’m already getting my hands dirty. So this incredibly easy tutorial from One Good Thing by Jillee comes at a perfect time. And these would make GREAT year end teacher’s gifts, just saying. Find out how to make this very pretty scrub (and it’s … Read More ...
DIY: The Stretch Mark Secret Weapon
Stephanie at Henry Happened is winning her war on stretch marks, and meanwhile her skin is softer, her hands and feet aren’t dry, and her hair’s looking pretty good too. What’s the secret? Find out here.… Read More ...
DIY: Avocado Hair Mask
Celebrate spring by getting rid of your sad, overly dry winter hair with this quick and easy tutorial from Transient Expression. Just five ingredients, a few minutes mixing and 30 minutes lounging under a shower cap are all it takes to have soft shiny hair. Gotta love another good use for avocados! Get all … Read More ...
DIY: Easy Body Lotion
In the quest for the perfect easy-to-make-and-use lotion, Lynda at Bloom Bake Create has come up with what she thinks is the perfect solution. No preservatives, no need to refrigerate, simple and easy enough for a beginner lotion maker to try. Get all the details here.… Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Rest of the House!
It’s our final piece in our DIY: Spring Cleaning Series and today we’re going to focus on all those other things we have to clean. The lovely Maya from Maya*Made has a tutorial for a natural homemade window cleaner. For carpets, we have a huge list of natural strategies from Online Tips here, … Read More ...
DIY: Deodorant/Anti-perspirant
Amanda from Easy Peasy Organic makes a wonderful case for why you should make your own deodorant…and guess what? It’s easy. And she says it works wonderfully for very little money. Get her step-by-step tutorial here.… Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — The Kitchen!
It’s day three of our Spring Cleaning Series — kitchens! If my kitchen were that clean, I’d be jumping for joy too…so let’s get started. First, tackle the dishes. Frugally Sustainable has a homemade dish soap tutorial and Being Creative to Keep My Sanity has a homemade dish detergent recipe. For counters, windows and … Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Bathrooms!
It’s day two of our Spring Cleaning series…bathrooms! Nothing like a dirty bathroom to make you feel, well, less than clean. So let’s tackle some make it yourself cleaners for that problematic area of the house. Luckily, there are lots to choose from! Let’s start with toilet bowl cleaner, from Frugally Sustainable. Savvy … Read More ...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Laundry!
It’s day one in our Spring Cleaning series and we’ll start with everyone’s least favorite thing (ok, mine anyway), laundry.
From what I’ve read, this is the best possible stain remover (get the details from One Good Thing by Jillee right here).
But, of course, we need laundry detergent.
The basics are more … Read More ...
DIY: M&P Secret Message Soap (& Contest!)
Glittery soap with a secret surprise inside? These would be great little Easter treats for everyone, not just kids. Follow the step-by-step tutorial here from the Soap Queen and then don’t forget to enter the contest to win a “Soap” necklace from Nancy Miller Jewelry Designs.… Read More ...
DIY: Facial Toner
Living in a humid climate — well, when it’s warm — I love facial toners. So if you’ve never tried one, The Natural Beauty Workshop has a fabulous primer on different types of toners and then the recipes to pull them together. It’s easy, inexpensive, and they are so refreshing you’ll be glad you … Read More ...
Inspiration: Soap ‘staches
Mustaches…they’re everywhere, and why not in your soap? Just had to share these cute ‘stache soaps made from chocolate molds, from Greenbean’s Crafterole. I think she had me at the handlebar…my best friend’s father had one, and I just love them! See the many soapy mustaches — and even some on sticks — right here… Read More ...
Coming next week: tutorials/DIYs for cleaning your home
In honor of spring cleaning, I’m going to gather all the best “make your own” liquid soap/cleaning products/shower sprays/detergents, etc. here next week on the blog. But I need your help. Have a tutorial you think I should include? Or have something you’re just dying to figure out how to make yourself? Or being a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coffee soap from a crockpot!
I’m a long-time CP soaper but I’ve never tried the opposite way (hot process) using a crockpot before…hmmm…what a clever idea. Using leftover coffee and coffee grounds this tutorial shows you how to make a good looking and hard working soap for your kitchen that will help get rid of strong smells and be a … Read More ...
