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. […]
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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 […]
Coconut Almond DIY Body Wash
As I am always on the hunt to make my beauty and health routine more natural and I have a great love affair with Dr. Bronner’s soap, looking for more ways to use it around my home is always a priority. When I came across the idea to make homemade shampoo online, I wondered if […]
Pumpkin Pie Body Scrub
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was fitting to make this delicious smelling (and technically edible!) pumpkin concoction. I have made a couple of body scrubs in years past, such as my chocolate mint one or my very popular Vanilla Citrus body scrub, but this one is my personal favorite by far. […]
50 + Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil
Aside from Dr. Bronner’s, Vinegar and baking soda, something I always have in my house is a good old jar of coconut oil. It’s like nature’s remedy for everything! You can eat it, cook with it, use it for dental health, make beauty products with it..the list goes on! Coconut oil is not too expensive […]
How to Save Money on Coconut Oil
How to Save Money on Coconut Oil Today, Jess is sharing her tips on how to save money on coconut oil. Coconut oil is something that has been used for years in the “crunchy” world. However, it’s becoming more and more popular as the days go on. If there’s one thing you notice about coconut […]
Dreadlock Q & A- How to Start Dreadlocks
I decided to do my hair in dreadlocks last month for a couple reasons. One is that I just have always loved the natural look of them and the second is kind of a private spiritual one for me. I also want to be as natural as possible and many shampoos, hair products and so […]
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Natural Skin Care in Your 30’s
I am a big believer of not putting chemicals on my face. This is not to say I have never used chemical cleaners, toners and other things on the market on my skin, but I gave them up and I am very happy with my results! My skin has gone through a lot of changes […]
How to Turn Bar Castile Soap into a Concentrated Liquid
When it comes to making your own cleaning products, beauty products and household helpers, one thing that is often called for is liquid castile soap like Dr. Bronner’s. Usually people are shocked by the price of it and get turned away from buying it and thus, give up on doing things themselves, While it is […]
Coconut-Almond Makeup Remover Wipes
Ever since I started using Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap, I have tried all sorts of experiments with it. This one took me a little bit to perfect to my liking, but it was well worth it as I find it is so gentle and removes makeup so well. I have combination skin. This means my […]
Hair Chalk is The Perfect Gift!
My Pre-teen daughter loves hair chalk. I think it is the perfect solution for kids or teens who want to color thier hair in crazy colors and parents who don’t want it to be permanant. These crazy and fun colored hair-chalk sticks from Ellore Femme help you to easily put an array of colors in your tresses. […]