Using essential oils in your DIY recipes have many benefits not only do you remove the use of chemical ingredients but you are adding healing and soothing properties too. This recipe is for a Lemon balm.
Melt and Pour Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
What you need
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Melt and Pour Soap Base
2 tsp Turpentine
1 tsp of Orange essential oil
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. … Read More ...
DIY Personal Lubricant – Yep there is a recipe for that too
Okay before everyone starts complaining let’s just take a moment to think about the people who actually need this. No it’s not all about kinky sex! Some people actually require lubrication for medical reasons. Whether you’re too afraid to head to the pharmacy of just want something natural then try these DIY Lubricants.
Style Me Quick – Tiered Tassels Fashion Hack
Tassels are all the fashion right now. I must admit by adding a tassel or two you can really uplift a boring fashion piece. Buying fashion pieces with tassels also seems to uplift the price. Here is a great tutorial on how to make tiered tassels for a fun and festive punch of color to … Read More ...
Just Like Lush – DIY Melting Massage Balls
1/2 cup of shea butter
Essential oils of choice (optional)
Ice cube tray or suitable mold
Instructions
Start by melting down your Shea Butter. I used the microwave at 30 second intervals for my butter. Next stir in 10-15 drops of an essential oil of your choice. I used a tired legs blend but you … Read More ...
Shaving Soap Recipe: A Father’s Day DIY
Not all of our DIY endeavors are ideal for the more masculine folks in our lives, which can make Father’s Day a bit tricky for those of us who are inclined to handcraft gifts for every holiday.
Enter Anne-Marie Faiola and her delightfully gender-neutral and Father’s Day-ready Handmade Beauty Box Shaving Soap Recipe.
Shaving soap … Read More ...
Melt and Pour Coconut Cream Soap
225g or 9 ounces of Coconut Cream
4.5 g (2 tsp) of powdered benzoin (or other preservative)
340g/12 ounces of Melt and Pour Soap
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any mold even a muffin tin. Slice Prepare the mold by … Read More ...
How To Style Unwashed Hair So You Don’t Look Lazy
Unwashed hair is something that just catches up with me. It’s like one day I think “yep I need to wash it” then something pop’s up.I forget or I am rushed in the shower or a child is talking to me about why batman and superman are super cool and I think it will last … Read More ...
DIY Brown Sugar Spearmint Scrub
Please tell me I am not the only one who loves Spearmint? No one in my house likes it! Its great though cause I can buy spearmint gum and no one wants to share. This brown sugar scrub is very simple to make with minimal ingredients required. DIY Brown Sugar Scrub… Read More ...
Wellbeing – Are You Drinking The Right Juices?
Have you been drinking the right juices for weight-loss? Here is a list of recipes that will help fill you up and slim you down. I haven’t tried any yet so would love to hear your feedback on which one is the best. I love fresh juice and smoothies but when I see the clean … Read More ...
Lime Loofah Soap Tutorial
Lime Loofah Soap Recipe
3 oz opaque Melt and Pour soap base
1 Sliced Loofah
15 drops of lime essential oil
1 Tbs Aloe Vera gel
Green Coloring
Soap Mold
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or the microwave. Meantime prepare your mold. You can use any round mold even … Read More ...
How Much Stock To Take To A Craft Fair
Usually you learn by trial and error when it comes to knowing how much stock to take to a fair. This article shares some interesting insights so that you can work on an averaged out algorithm. They highlight 4 different methods for working it out. This is my favorite.
… Read More ...Method 1: If you know the
Style Me Quick – Fishnet Bikini Top
Don’t pay $100 of dollars for the latest “in style” of bikini’s when you can make your own. I mean who wants to pay hundreds of dollars for such a small amount of fabric right? You will need a plain bikini and matching t-shirt to create this look. It looks like Macramé which I love!… Read More ...
Chemical Free Children’s Toothpaste You Can Make At Home
Making your own toothpaste seems rather frugal but most people who make their own products are doing it for totally different reasons. Sometimes DIY is more expensive than store bought, it’s usually about chemicals and additives. Do you know what is in your store bought toothpaste? This DIY toothpaste has every single ingredient listed. There … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Handmade Crystal Crowns
Oh my gosh these crowns are AMAZING! Elemental child hand makes these amazingly beautiful and elegant crystal crowns. You have to check out her website to see the whole collection. There is a style for everyone in there. These crowns sell for around $140 and for a wedding or special occasion I think they … Read More ...