Brought to my attention by Lauren, herbalist and medicine maker with Good Fight Herb Co. She wanted to share with you a very unique and loving Valentines Day Gift Package that she created with the help of friends, “Blades Natural Beauty” and “Paperfinger”. The CARE (about you!) PACKAGE is one of … Read More ...
DIY Tinted Moisturiser
STILL LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT TINTED MOISTURISER ?
While there are many excellent tinted moisturizers on the market, you may find that some are too dark, too light, too heavy, or not moisturising enough
The great news is that hiding in your makeup bag is all the things you need to make your own
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DIY Snow Globe Soaps
Here is a tutorial on how to make some really cute snow globe soaps that was brought to my attention via Charm Bracelet Diva These can be used year-round, not just at Christmas!
Click here for full list of ingredients and directions on how to make these yourself
I had a mini brainstorm on … Read More ...
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
As someone who loves to save money and enjoys DIY projects, stumbling upon Why Not Sew’s blog was a real treat. I was amazed to find a recipe for creating your own liquid laundry detergent that’s not only cost-effective but also super easy to make. … Read More ...
Headlice Arrrrrrrrggggggggh!!!
Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair for lice on a regular basis .
Fortunately the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long gone.
Try this concentrated aromatherapy blend to eliminate headlice.
Combine in a glass bottle the … Read More ...
Saving The World 1 Washload At A Time
SAVING THE WORLD ONE WASHLOAD AT A TIME
A washing detergent that grows on trees…literally – soapnuts are an environmentally friendly sustainably produced (naturally sundried), bio-degradable and compostable way of cleaning your laundry.
To find out more about soap nuts click here
And here for recipes and how to use soapnuts.
Don’t Believe The Hype Sunburn Is NOT Sexy
A long time ago a deep tan used to be a sign of wealth and good health as only the rich could afford to lie around in the sun all day. Skip forward to modern day where we fortunately realise it is not so. I have previously mentioned recipes for “faking the tan “ Today … Read More ...
Diy Makeup Remover
It’s the end of the day your getting ready to go to bed. You open the cupboard and realise your fresh out of eye makeup remover never fear here are some recipes for homemade eye makeup remover found on “Tipnut” Health & Beauty Blog as well as a list of various household items that can … Read More ...
Diy Eye Pillow
The weight of an eye pillow will help reduce inflammation and puffiness of the eyelids add some dried lavender flowers to make it fragrant and calming. Some of you might like to try an eye mask . A Cucumber Milk Mask is a gentle, soothing and slightly toning treat for the eye with ingredients most … Read More ...
Diy Olive Oil Anti-oxidant Mask
Loathe dry skin? Want a cheap and easy way to get your skin super soft? Try Olive Oil it is full of anti-oxidants, cheap as chips and makes a natural nourishing and strengthening skin treatment. Slather a thoroughly cleansed body with olive oil, then pop on some old cotton clothes for an hour ( lay … Read More ...
Edible Honey Dust Powder Anyone?
Looking for a romantic yet interesting Valentines Day Gift? Why not make your own. Click here for a simple recipe for Edible Honey Dust Powder.
Yum Yum! Move over, Karma Sutra! Dim the lights and whip out those feather dusters… Who would of though “dusting” could be so much fun!!!!!!!… Read More ...
Get Saucy This Valentines Day
I couldn’t resist sharing the recipe for chocolate body paint when I read a post by Seduction Meals “A luscious, chocolaty concoction that will bring out your inner Picasso – what you choose to paint is entirely up to you…” No matter what your plans are for this upcoming Valentine’s Day you can always make … Read More ...
Mwaaaaagh
Want kissable lips this Valentines Day, I found these easy to follow recipes for homemade lip balm using petroleum jelly or vaseline @ allfreecrafts.com Moisturising and soothing these lip balms will soften the lips whilst helping to prevent chapping, just in time for Feb 14th.
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Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Bath Fizzies
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Want to try something different that he/she will love that includes words of love. Once dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine. I found these romantic bath fizzies at MarthaStewart.com
click here for full list of ingredients and instructions on how to make these.
DIY Non Toxic Mosquito Repellent
With all the recent floods, mosquitoes are on the rise. I myself have a strictly "hate" relationship with the pesky little things ( they have anger issues ) If you want to make your very own mosquito repellent that is non toxic try the following.