Wow, I would never have put roses and coconuts together, but now that I think about it, genius! The Beauty Department does it again with a great tutorial for making your own body scrub. And it’s gorgeous to look at … Read More...
DIY: Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss
Ok, this is a fun idea…rather than paying for pricey “lip plumping” glosses, make your own. Lindsay at Delighted Momma shows us how, and it’s really really easy. It turns out cinnamon is your friend! Get the details here.
DIY: Whipped Body Butter
The seasons are changing, and that means dry skin…no matter what part of the world you’re in. Jojo’s Crafty Love walks us through the process to make a yummy whipped boyd butter that will keep your skin hydrated no matter … Read More...
DIY: Fish Tail Manicure
Fun and much easier than it looks, check out this wonderful tutorial from Lucy’s Stash. Get all the step-by-step pics and tips you’ll need to carry this off.
Tutorial: Liquid Soap with Glycerin
Emma of Spiral Soaps has a great tutorial on making liquid soap with glycerin, featured on The Soap Bar. I know all my questions were answered. Get all the details here.
DIY: Fabric Covered Makeup Brushes
Can you say fast and cute gift, particularly in a hand sewn makeup pouch? Jillee from One Good Thing shows us how to take boring brushes to the next level here. And it’s easy!
DIY: Air Freshener
I couldn’t resist this one, as we have a Newfoundland too. This recipe is the solution for dogs who manage to smell up the room, or frankly, any room in need of a bit of freshening. But remember, spray the … Read More...
DIY: Homemade “Petroleum Jelly” (Bee Balm!)
If ever there was an antidote to the shorter days of fall, this fabulous looking bee balm is it. Use this instead of petroleum jelly, and you’ll find the uses are endless! Madeleine from NZ Ecochick shares her secrets here… Read More...
DIY: Lavender Jasmine Sugar Scrub
Lavender and jasmine? Be still my heart! Mansi at Fun & Food Cafe came up with a simple but fragrant scrub that is particularly great for your hands. Get all the details here.
DIY: Striped Nails
Just have to love the stripes…find out the step-by-step from Chalkboard Nails here.
DIY: Essential Oils for Head Lice
Since it’s back to school, and fall, it’s that four letter word season. Ugh. So Homestead Survival has a tried and true essential oil blend to kill the little beasts if they do come your way. Find the details here… Read More...
A Face Mask For Scars? Yes, Indeed!
Abby from My Yellow Sandbox thinks she’s the only one with “hormonal” acne and acne scars…um, not really. So I was very excited to find her “Acne Scars Be-Gone Face Mask” recipe. Fair warning, she says it burns (in a … Read More...
DIY: Gradient Nails!
Love that ombre look but it’s hard (for me at least) to achieve on my nails. Now, thanks to a lovely tutorial from The Nailasaurus, it’s broken down into such simple steps even I can do this one (hopefully!) … Read More...
Tutorial: Facial Moisturizing Oils
If you’ve been wanting to try to make moisturizers for your face, Kendra at Our Homemade Happiness just made the process a lot easier. She talks about all the different oil options, pairs them with skin types then takes it … Read More...
Color Block M&P Soap Tutorial
There is just something so cheery about color block soap and Anne-Marie from The Soap Queen shares her tips and tricks to make it easy. Get all the details here.
DIY: The “Tape Trick” for a Perfect Manicure
Ok, so where has this tutorial been all of my life? Just saying…the clever folks at The Beauty Department demystify the Scotch Tape Manicure…and when they do it, it looks so easy! Grab your nail polish and get started here… Read More...
How to Line a Wooden Soap Mold
Perhaps one of the most annoying tasks CP soapers face is now made easier and more streamlined thanks to Jenny at I’d Lather Be Soaping. Get her fabulous step-by-step tutorial here…I’m bookmarking this one as my efforts in … Read More...
DIY: Greek Yogurt Face Mask
Another simple yet brilliant idea from Stephanie at Henry Happened…a Greek yogurt face mask with ingredients you probably already have. Get the tutorial here (and of course it’s good enough to eat too!)
DIY: Easy Body Spray/Air Freshener
Why pay for air fresheners when you can make them yourself? That’s what Jenni from Candle Lit Life thought, and she came up with an easy recipe. Get the tutorial here.
DIY: Newspaper Nail Art
Hopefully it’s not just because of my long journalism career that I l-o-v-e this idea. The folks at CutePolish did a lovely little video ‘tute on the Disney Style channel on You Tube showing how easy it is to get … Read More...
