For those who’ve always wanted to try making soap, here is a great tutorial for using a melt & pour base that soars to the next level with creative molds and add-ins. Anyone with a microwave can make soap. And … Read More...
DIY: Toothpaste “Dots”
Love this idea and not just for camping…these dried chunks of toothpaste would also be great for kids going on school trips, or when you’re out boating, or even to throw in a backpack or gym bag for an “I … Read More...
DIY: Beauty Recipes for the Dorm Room
And of course the rest of us…the folks at College Fashion have pulled together three simple beauty tutorials for taking care of your hair, your face and your body, all with minimal ingredients. I’m particularly drawn to the face mask … Read More...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels
The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute — and way pricier! — version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps … Read More...
DIY: Chocolate for Your Face
The genius of this idea is you get to eat chocolate while making a chocolate face mask…what could be better? This is an older post from DIY: Beauty but who could resist sharing a chocolate facial recipe? Get it here… Read More...
DIY: The Perfect French Manicure
If, like me, you long for an at-home French manicure but, ahem, can’t exactly draw a straight line, let alone make one with nail polish, well, this wonderful step by step ‘tute from She Knows was written for you. Let … Read More...
DIY: Oh So Simple Body Scrub
Not only is this scrub easy and refreshing, but honestly, Mrs. Lilien‘s enthusiasm is pretty refreshing too. Find out how she transformed her shower experience with just a handful of ingredients (and how you can too!) Oh, this … Read More...
DIY: Circle Swirled Soap
Now this looks like fun! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shows us step by step how to make round swirled soap using the cold process method. Love this! Get started here.
DIY: Nourishing Face Mask
Want to give your face a little extra love? How about a vitamin-rich face mask, from The Glossy Life? Combine some of your favorite foods into something that will make your face glow. This tutorial is fast and easy … Read More...
DIY: Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak
All natural inexpensive ingredients plus great packaging, wow…Alejandra at Always Order Dessert shows us how to make a fabulous soaking mixture, perfect for late summer’s bug bites, sunburns and heat rash. But don’t forget this one as the holidays approach … Read More...
DIY: All Natural Deodorant
I admit I was drawn to this because our summer has been hot hot hot. Heather from beauty that moves shares her straightforward recipe, along with some of her philosophy and experience. She says this is her most effective homemade … Read More...
DIY: Epsom Salt Bath Cubes
Ok, you always have me with anything square, not sure why. And I will admit the name of this blog tickled my fancy…so without further ado, find out how to make lovely square bath cubes cheaply and easily from Pearl … Read More...
DIY: Mint Hair Rinse
Mint leaves + carrot juice = a stimulating and good smelling hair rinse, the brain child of the folks at BATH.BODY.DIY. Get this simple tutorial here.
Tutorial: Make Your Own Pore Strips
To continue with the fab face theme, how about making those pricey Biore pore strips for just pennies? Allison at Petit Elefant walks us through her oh-so-clever idea to do this yourself for less. I’m off to buy a box … Read More...
DIY: Moisturizing Orange Face Mask
This looks good enough to eat, no doubt because it comes from food + words, a largely food-oriented blog written by culinary student Jaclyn. But she’s a serious body products DIY-er, as you’ll see from her easy and luscious … Read More...
DIY: Watermelon Cleansing Rinse
Summer’s favorite fruit, now in a skin cleanser, a moisturizing mask and a glowing mask…all from Elle & Blair. Get all the details on how you can use watermelon in your skin care routine here.
DIY: Christian Louboutin-Inspired Nails
Kick off the last month of summer with this manicure tutorial designed to give you nails that mimic the style of couture shoe-designer Christian Louboutin. (For those who don’t know, the soles of his shoes are always red!) But don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Iced Tea M&P Soap
It’s been so hot on the Eastern Coast of the United States I’ve been living on iced tea. And now, the Wholesale Supplies Plus folks show us how to make a melt & pour soap that actually looks — and … Read More...
Tutorial: Itch Relief Stick
Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief … Read More...
DIY: Solid Perfume
Since our cats seem to knock everything over, I love the idea of perfume in a stick. Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create has an easy way to create your own solid perfume using just a handful of ingredients AND … Read More...
