Cold dry weather means cold dry skin. My Merry Messy Life has a simple, four-ingredient recipe that works for your hair and your skin and couldn’t be easier to make. I’m going to mix this up and slather it on! … Read More...
Tutorial: Chocolate (!!) Lip Balm
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate and lips. Why not bring them together? This is a classic recipe from Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, but I simply couldn’t resist it because it is the perfect quick easy and … Read More...
Tutorial: Soap in a Crockpot
If you’ve been hesitant to try making soap, this is the post for you. Jillee, from One Good Thing by Jillee, has done a wonderful tutorial that takes all the fear out of the process. And as always she’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Homemade Dishwasher Pellets
Have more time — and money! — for crafting if you make your own dishwasher pellets. The good folks at Budget 101 have a great step-by-step tutorial, and it’s easy! Find it here.
Inspiration: Nail Art
In the winter doldrums, some new nail ideas might be just the thing. Bregje from Oooh, Shinies! rounds up her top nail art of 2012. Some fun ideas, and good advice too. Find it all here.
Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly
Now this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Natural Honey Citrus Cough Syrup
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this … Read More...
Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Lemon Butter Lip & Skin Balm
Wow…one balm for everything from your lips to your feet to your cuticles. And right about now, in the mid-January doldrums, lemon sounds just about right. Jessica from bespangled shares her easy tutorial (and love how she reuses Altoids tins). … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrinkle Release Spray
Ok, only very distantly bath and body related but does anyone actually like to iron? I thought not. So, homemade wrinkle release spray (vs. buying the Downy brand version) is simply brilliant. Bev from The Make Your Own Zone shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather … Read More...
Tutorial: Two Ingredient Face Scrub
Another in the “can’t get much easier than this” series, how about a two ingredient face scrub using things you’re nearly sure to have in your kitchen? Amy of A Blossoming Life shares her frugal fab scrub perfect for winter’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Gentle Lemon Facial Scrub
Ok, it does not get any easier than this. The gang at Crosbie Crew shares their favorite lemon face pick-me-up — and they strongly suggest trying it in your morning shower. Get this incredibly easy but clever recipe here.
DIY: Coffee CP Soap
It’s hard to know what I like best about this soap…the fact that it recycles (coffee grounds) or the fact that it must smell amazing (no water, all coffee!). Sarah and Tiffany from Offbeat + Inspired share their favorite cold … Read More...
DIY: Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
Easy and fabulous and perfect no matter the season, homemade lotion bars might just be my latest obsession as I started making them late last year for the first time. Wellness Mama shares her recipe on Health Impact News including … Read More...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra … Read More...
DIY: New Perfume for a New Year
What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.
DIY: Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 11: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
This would be a great one for kids to make for friends or family but this will take adult supervision. And be sure to read the notes on top carefully. You have to heat up the ingredients which will “cook” … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 10: Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser
Easy, festive and perfect for those who live in Tennessee OR drink whiskey OR have a sense of humor, showcase your homemade liquid soap in this Jack Daniels bottle. This is a fun and fast one from CurlyBirds. Get … Read More...
