What a great idea! Robin from Thank Your Body did some research on what mascara is really made of and decided she could do a much healthier version. The best part is it’s really easy. Read all about it here… Read More...
DIY: Halloween Nail Art
Masking tape and an Altoids tin…would never have thought of that! The creative nail genius Layniefingers shares her secrets for getting these fun stars on your nails (would be great for the holidays too, in different colors of course!) Get … Read More...
DIY: Candy Corn Bath Salts
Who knew that candy corn dissolves in hot water? This is a simple salts recipe from Henry Happened and it uses up the most-likely-to-be-leftover-from-Halloween candy. These fun and colorful bath salts would make a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving…get the … Read More...
DIY: Deodorizing Disks
We all have somewhere in our homes that could smell a bit fresher…and now, thanks to Jillee from One Good Thing, we now have the secret for making these deodorizing disks ourselves. And it’s easy! Get her easy recipe … Read More...
Luxury CP Soap Tutorial
Almond milk, goat’s milk, mango butter…this is one luscious sounding soap! This is Cee Gee from Oil & Butter‘s first ever step-by-step tutorial and it’s really well done. If you’ve ever wanted to do a 100% milk soap, this … Read More...
DIY: Coffee Butter Foot Creme
Coffee, peppermint, dark chocolate…um, way too nice for my feet, I’m thinking! Anne-Marie, the Soap Queen, takes us through the process and I have to say this one sounds amazing (and I’d use it on my already-chapped-from-not-even-winter hands!) Get … Read More...
DIY: Coconut Salt Scrub
If a summer walking around in flip-flops has left your feet less than gorgeous, why not try a coconut salt stub? Nicole from Wonky Wonderful shares her fast, easy and inexpensive recipe…and it’s good on way more than just feet. … Read More...
DIY: Diaper Rash Cream
Easy, inexpensive and all natural, this quick to make diaper rash cream would make a great baby shower gift! Get all the details from Happy Little Feet right here.
DIY: Blending Essential Oils
For those of us who are timid about mixing our EOs, Erin at The Mountain Rose Herb blog walks you through the tools and the process to blend your own. So stop worrying and start mixing…get all the details here… Read More...
Mix Your Own Metallic Nail Polish
There’s nothing I like better than nail polish that stands out…and if you mix your own that’s what you get! Get lots of tips and suggestions on mixing your own from Never Too Much Glitter.
DIY: Teeth Whitening for under $1!
We all want whiter teeth, and how cool to be able to do it with what you already have at home! Becky at Pixi Wishes and Forehead Kisses shares her grandmother’s secret for white teeth…brilliant. Find it here.
Coffee Grounds in Your Beauty Routine
I’m always thrilled to find a way to use something I might normally get rid of, so Inspiring Pretty‘s fab list of creative ways to use coffee grounds caught my eye. She has three great beauty ideas — cellulite, … Read More...
DIY: Rose & Coconut Body Scrub
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...
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: 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.
