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 […]
Crafts & DIY
Non Toxic Oven Cleaner

One of the chores I hate doing the most is cleaning the oven. One of the biggest reasons was the chemicals I would have to use on it in order to do the job. They are toxic and I hated having them in the same space as the place I cook my family food. […]
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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12 Last Minute DIY gifts

We have all been there. You think you have everyone covered for your Christmas gift list and then (PANIC!) you forgot someone or you could not figure out what to get that person who is hard to buy for. Maybe, you just want to whip out a couple of quick home made gifts, but are […]
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12 Fun Ways to Wrap Your Gifts

I thought it might be fun to round up of some fun ways to wrap your gifts that strayed away from the typical store-bought paper and ribbon. I haven’t even wrapped my gifts for Christmas (shhh!) yet so it got me thinking that there has to be some awesome wrapping ideas out there. As usual, […]
DIY Chocolate Orange Lip Balm

For many kids, getting a chocolate orange on Christmas morning in their stocking was something to really look forward to. If you have never had a chocolate orange, I highly suggest trying one. You can find a chocolate orange at most big box retailers or on Amazon. What made them so fun besides them being […]
How to Make Sugar Skulls

Sugar Skulls are something I have always wanted to make. I seemed to never get around to it with the rush of Halloween but this year, since I didn’t have to take any kids trick or treating, I decided I would take Halloween to decorate and make sugar skulls. They are super easy to make […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree is a staple in most homes this time of year. The on;y problem is, it can be expensive, full of preservatives and even added sugar and color if you buy it in a can. There is a traditional way of making it with an oven and a few pans with water in […]
Citrus Rose Lip Scrub

Lip scrubs are one of my favorite DIY beauty crafts to do. For one, they are incredibly easy to make. This means that they can be made on the fly and whenever your lips need a little TLC. With us heading into the fall season now, my lips are seeing the effects of the season. […]
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 […]
50+ Mason Jar Crafts

The mason jar. Originally designed to be a place to store vegetables and fruit through the winter in a canning process, it is now the center of crafters everywhere. There really is so much you can do with a mason jar. From tea light candle holders to gifts in a jar, I have compiled a […]
Green Alternatives to Traditional Cleaners

Today’s article is from Guest Writer, Ashley Winters. Let’s face it; many chemicals are destroying the world we live in, drastically affecting our health, and for many of us, they cause allergies, too. The more we change to greener alternatives, the better our world becomes. It all starts with one person. When it comes […]
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No Sew Tote from a T Shirt

I love to do crafts. The one thing I will admit, though, I never did really learn how to sew properly. So, although I love looking at all the fun projects I could sew on Pinterest, I knew that it was out of the question along with crocheting or knitting as those are also two […]
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 […]
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Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark-Guest Post

Today’s post comes from Daniel Kao with Greetings of Grace. He made this delightful pressed flower bookmark. Enjoy! Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark If you’re thinking of an easy-to-do art project with Pressed Flowers, then making some Pressed Flower Bookmarks might just be the perfect idea for you! Fun, Adorable and certainly easy-to-do (You can even […]