Wavelengths Natural Health has a tutorial on making your own reed diffusers for essential oils. Reed diffusers are a great way to fragrance your home and are a nice alternative to candles. Find the tutorial here.… Read More ...
Bath tea recipe
Secret Garden Bath Teas
Makes one tea bag.
1 tsp lavender flowers (dried)
1 tsp rose petals (dried)
1/2 tsp lemon balm (dried)
1/4 tsp rosemary (dried)
1/8 tsp spearmint (dried) (just to give it a bit of a snap)
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rose essential oil
1 drop patchouli essential oil… Read More ...
Lip balm tutorial
I love this lip balm tutorial from Cathie and Steve. These are great favors for parties, baby showers and bridal showers.
I would suggest using a lip balm filler tray to make things easiest and to ensure you don’t move the lip balms before they have set. For a good filler tray and great prices … Read More ...
Peppermint massage oil recipe
Peppermint Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 tsp. grapeseed oil
3 drops eucalyptus oil
4 drops rosemary oil
2 drops peppermint oil
These oils can be bought at any health store and some craft stores. Be sure to buy essential oils, not the fragrance oils at craft stores.
Directions:
Combine the oils. Store in a small, dark … Read More ...
New soap magazine
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove is working on a brand new soapmaking magazine, Let’s Get Soapy! I’m excited about it and can’t wait to see the issue debut on January 1st. Visit the Soapylove blog for more information and how to get it!… Read More ...
Citrus blooms body splash recipe
Pioneer Thinking has a great (and easy!) body splash recipe made from essential oils. The citrus notes are uplifting and invigorating to give you a nice mental boost. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Snowdrift Farm sale
Snowdrift Farm, a soapmaking supplier, is having a Friends and Family Sale through January 3rd. Click here to get 10% your entire purchase.… Read More ...
Honey and ginger face mask recipe
Craftbits’s honey and ginger face mask is a warm and spicy treat in the chilly winter. Find the recipe and instructions here.… Read More ...
Grandma’s apple pie lip balm recipe
Try this yummy recipe to make apple pie scented lip balm!
If you need lip balm tins or tubes, Brambleberry is always a great resource for packaging.… Read More ...
Basket-weave candles tutorial
Make these beautiful basket weave candles, a wonderful addition to your holiday table centerpiece.
Get the details here.… Read More ...
Tropical coconut bath recipe
Now that the weather has turned chilly, try this tropical coconut bath recipe to remind you of the warm tropics!… Read More ...
Hot water bottle covers
Lulu’s Gifts has positively adorable hot water bottle covers. Available now are doll faces, toadstools, strawberries, hearts and more!
Check it all out here.… Read More ...
Shaving set
The Art of Shaving has great gifts for the man in your life. From fancy shaving brushes to shaving soap to ingrown hair treatments, The Art of Shaving has many great products for the discriminating man. They also have great products for women, including shaving cream and after shave oil. Find everything here.… Read More ...
Bath snowballs tutorial
Martha Stewart has a wonderful tutorial on beautiful making bath “snowballs”, similar to a bath bomb but without the fizziness.
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Organic pet shampoo
Vermont Soap Organics has a wide range of natural, organic products that are also cruelty-free. Their products are non-toxic and chemical free. Best of all, they make a pet shampoo that has no detergents and is hypo-allergenic. Their shampoo is fantastic for those of us with four legged friends. Because the shampoo has no synthetic … Read More ...
