Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Sometimes is just nice to be different than every other mum at school pickup or strolling through the grocery store. That is where DIY comes in to my life! I love these adorable glasses made with trinkets and paints to create a whole lot of eye candy. (Pun intended) for the full tutorial and some … Read More ...
Cucumbers come in all different sizes and colors. So it is no surprise that there is hundreds of different recipes for Cucumber facials, scrubs and lotions. These 3 homemade recipes are from Cutediys.com and are a great starting point if you have never made a cucumber facial before. Cucumber is not only refreshing it is … Read More ...
After spending my weekend with a Migraine that just wouldn’t budge I started to look around for some alternative ideas.
Over the years I have tried different herbs, different medications and even Chiropractor treatment. But when a migraine hits you really don’t care how you fix it only that the pain goes away.
I love … Read More ...
I am lazy when it comes to skin care. Even when I find a quick product (love BB creams) I find it hard to stray away from things my skin is used to. I go through dramatic phases of wanting to use natural products to just not giving a damn about myself and slapping on … Read More ...
Wearing Essential oils is something I do daily, It never occurred to me to create a necklace diffuser. These were create for kids in mind but I think they could easily be adapted for grownups. You could also use the white clay 
for a different effect. The full tutorial Onegoodthingbyjillee.
You can use these … Read More ...
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps a lick. For the full tutorial visit Goplanetearth.blogspot.
We were asked about using Essential oils to help treat ADHD and Anxiety in Children and we came across this blend called “Jeddy’s Blend
“.
Obviously, the usual suggestions apply –
Consult your Doctor before stopping any medications –
We have not tried the product and only reporting based on online feedback.
Jeddy’s Blend … Read More ...
Call me crazy (Please don’t) but adding a little Halloween touch to your shoes is surely going to impress your kids right? If there is one thing my children have taught me it is to be Silly, Oh and always close to a bottle of wine or cup of Coffee.
These shoes are fun and … Read More ...
Pomegranate is one of those “difficult” fruits. Whilst I enjoy the taste, I don’t have the enthusiasm to, sit their for 1/2 hour getting the seeds out just so my children can steal them all from me. Maybe next time I am home alone I shall indulge in my very own Pomegranate.
This facial by … Read More ...
I know I say it all the time , But this really does look good enough to eat! Imagine the smell from this soap Mmmmm.
This is a Hot Process soap so it is not for the faint hearted when it comes to soap making. Personally I love a good ole melt and pour method … Read More ...
Do you have a little extra pumpkin pulp lying around? Don’t throw it unless you intend to throw it onto your face. This delicious Yogurt and Pumpkin Facial is from Michelle Pino spa manager at Skana an upscale spa located in NY at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Here facial is featured over at … Read More ...
I am actually addicted to water. I literally can’t leave home without a bottle in my hand. I would on average drink 3-4 liters minimum of water each day. Problem is I am also addicted to coffee, so that’s technically another 4 cups of water.
This detox recipe was written by Artoftheheart but was on … Read More ...
Hyperpigmentation is a disorder of the skin by which certain areas become unevenly dark, discolored, and patchy. There are various causes of hyperpigmentation, including overexposure to the sun; sun damage; heredity; picking at the skin; hormonal changes; certain medications such as antibiotics, hormone treatments and antiseizure drugs; and inflammation and skin injuries such as acne … Read More ...
This jar of body scrub resembles a lemon butter rather than a salve for your skin. Technically you could eat this if your heart so desired. That’s what is so great about DIY recipes 90% of the time they are edible.
Lemons are refreshing, revitalizing and leave your skin smelling divine. This scrub is so … Read More ...
I bought a bag of dried Calendula flowers around 1 year ago. I had big plans and thought I would actually get time to fulfill those plans once my daughter started school, but it never happened. I am left with around 500 grams of dried Calendula flowers, now that might not seem like a lot … Read More ...