How To Get Luxuries You Never Thought You Could Afford You may not think you can afford high end clothing, weekend get-aways and maid services. Really, you might be able to with a little creativity, especially if these things are not something you want or need all the time. Here are some tips for getting […]
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Almond-Scented Homemade Deodorant
I bought a stick of natural deodorant a while back and loved how great it smelled and the fact that it contained no aluminum. My husband is allergic to aluminum in deodorants so we tried it out on him to see if this kind irritated his skin. To our complete happiness, it didn’t. The only […]
30 Uses for Coconut Oil
30 Uses for Coconut Oil Coconut oil is so useful in more ways than just cooking some tasty meals. It has many healthy uses that you may be surprised about. I scoured the web to find the most unique uses for this almost miracle natural resource. Here is my top 30 unique uses for […]
Citrus Vanilla Sugar Scrub
Last year, I made a Choco-coco Sugar Scrub for some gifts and I decided to experiment with a different scent this year. I love the fresh smell of lemons and citrus and the warm scent of vanilla and decided they would make an amazing combination for a sugar scrub. I love coconut oil and […]
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Tips for Growing Aloe and 5 Uses
Aloe has long-been used for all sorts of ailments. It is a fairly easy plant to grow and is pretty hearty as well. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, the aloe plant can usually stay pretty healthy. Here are some tips for growing aloe and 5 uses for it. Tips […]
How to Make Lavender Infused Oil
I love essential oils and one of my favorite is lavender. While essential oils are great, they are also kind of spendy and need to be diluted with a carrier oil. They are a process to make as well, and most people don’t have the time, patience or equipment to make them at home. […]
3 Ingredient DIY Baking Soda Face Scrub
When baking soda started popping up in almost every face cleaner out there recently, I became curious about it since it’s a common household thing and very frugal. I discovered that since baking soda is a base (as in non-acidic), it can be very gentle on your skin, so it can be a great […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bath Bombs
You guys! I am so excited to bring you these bath bombs. These were a very happy accident as Bob Ross would probably say. I was actually trying to make a chocolate fudge round bath bomb and it was not working out at all. The first time I tried making them, my round bombs were […]
10 Best Ways to Use Bentonite Clay
A while back, I bought some Bentonite clay because I had heard of the good benefits of using it. The trouble was, I had no idea what I was supposed to do with it and it quickly got shoved into my closet with other impulse buys I make. I like to call this spot in […]
DIY Natural Lotion Melts
I am finding more and more that making some of my own beauty products is amazingly easy and fun. I love that I can control what goes into them and customize them for my needs and fragrance preference! I had a bunch of fun making these lotion melts with my crafting partner in crime, Joy. […]
8 Uses for Honey That Will Sweeten Your Life
Honey has some surprising uses other than just using in your tea or as a sweet topping on your warm biscuits. Did you know that the “Queen of beauty” (no pun intended), Cleopatra used it for her beauty routine? Honey is made from the nectar of plants (which determines slight differences in taste) by a […]
DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whipped Sugar Scrub Recipe
From the time I was little, hot cocoa has always been one of my favorite winter treats. I remember going ice skating at this rink that was just down the street from us when I lived in Montana that was a favorite winter spot for my family. There are many pictures of both my brother […]
Vanilla Coconut Mint Lip Scrub
One thing that really gets to me about winter (besides the cold, I am not a fan!) is how dry my lips get during this season. My poor daughter gets them so dry that she actually has them cracking! The combination between the wind, the cold and licking them to keep them moist leads to […]
Pumpkin Pie Lip Balm
Since pumpkin is the flavor of the season, and you may be looking for anyway to enjoy it, why not make some pumpkin pie..for your lips? I had a lot of fun making lip balms the last time, but wanted to make one that was more seasonal and I thought of pumpkin pie since Thanksgiving […]
How to Clean Makeup Brushes
How often do you clean your make-up brushes? Did you even know you were supposed to? I clean mine a lot less than I should. I wanted to share my personal way of cleaning with you so you so you could see how easy it is and maybe a little bit to motivate myself. At […]
DIY Foaming Charcoal Face Scrub
A couple of popular brands have recently come out with some charcoal facial skin care products. This is because charcoal has long been used to clean anything from teeth to skin for a long time. I wouldn’t be surprised if the best face mask to treat acne had charcoal as one of it’s star […]