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. […]
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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 […]
10 Practical Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap
I admit, I practically have a love affair for Dr B’s soap. I was hesitant to buy it at first because I am so frugally minded that paying more than a dollar or two for a soap was crazy to me. However, when I started using this wonderful stuff, I quickly realized just how amazingly […]
The Benefits of Oil Pulling
A while back, I heard about something called oil pulling. I was intrigued by the concept. If you haven’t heard of it, this post will tell you my personal experience with it as well as how to do it so you can try it out yourself. I am a big believer in the benefits of […]
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 […]
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How to Cover a Nasty Blemish {Tutorial}
I am in my 30’s and one would think I am done with “zits”, but for me and a lot of women my age, that is not the case. I don’t get them a lot any more, but every month, like clockwork as soon as the monthly visitor arrives, my skin hates me. I have […]
Choco-Coco Sugar Scrub {DIY Christmas Gifts}
It’s no surprise I love chocolate. I have said it several times over the course of this blog. 😉 Chocolate makes a great gift for your tastebuds, but also for your body. I made this wonderful chocolate-mint scrub that is so sweet and great for exfoliating your body. It is made from simple ingredients and […]
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Polka Dot Nails {Nail Art Tutorial + Manicure Monday!}
Saved By Grace will be participating in a fun blog hop for all you manicure crazy beauty queens out there! Join me every Monday for “Manicure Monday” where you can not only check out my weekly nails, but check out other awesome nails! I have been getting a lot of compliments on my latest nails! […]
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How to paint your nails fast and nice, every time!
It has been a while since I did a beauty tutorial. With the move to the new online home, I have been so busy playing catch-up! One thing I get a lot of compliments on is my nails. I always get told they look so great and people ask me who does them and are […]