Back Porch Soaps Soap Making Classes
All of Back Porch Soaps hands-on, natural skincare and soap making classes are taught by Marla Bosworth , president and founder of Back Porch Soap Company. She brings 30 years experience in retail, marketing and market research (13 … Read More...
Last Minute Valentines Gift From The Heart
Forgotten what the date is, been super busy at work or play oopsy don’t despair click here for A tutorial for a cute and quick last minute Valentine’s Day gift Posted by Kayla @ This Beautiful Mess
Put Your Best Foot Forward – FC5 Cooling Foot Creme Review
Who like myself is GUILTY of neglecting there feet?
Being a mother of 2 who is constantly on the go, by the end of the day my feet are sore, swollen and dry. I don’t have the time, money or … Read More...
Soapylove Boxed Gift Set Giveaway
Soapylove was started in 2006 by Debbie Chialtas. Debbie discovered glycerin soap crafting whilst pregnant with her son. The beautiful colors, designs, and shapes that are possible with “melt and pour” sparked her creative passion. She loved being able … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Herbal Infusion
HERBAL INFUSIONS
Infusions are a easily made, if you have ever made a cup of tea, you have made an infusion. In an infusion the softer more delicate parts of a plant are used ( flowers & leaves )
Cut … Read More...
DIY Intensive Hair Cleanser
This week I have decided is “Hair Week” So I will be sharing quick and simple hair recipes/ techniques for all of this week.
Have you ever noticed when you use a particular type of hair product with time your … Read More...
Blades Natural Beauty & Paperfinger “Care (About You) Packages”
Brought to my attention by Lauren, herbalist and medicine maker with Good Fight Herb Co. She wanted to share with you a very unique and loving Valentines Day Gift Package that she created with the help of friends, “… Read More...
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
As someone who loves to save money and enjoys DIY projects, stumbling upon Why Not Sew’s blog was a real treat. I was amazed to find a recipe for creating … Read More...
Saving The World 1 Washload At A Time
SAVING THE WORLD ONE WASHLOAD AT A TIME
A washing detergent that grows on trees…literally – soapnuts are an environmentally friendly sustainably produced (naturally sundried), bio-degradable and compostable way of cleaning your laundry.
To find out more about soap nuts … Read More...
Don’t Believe The Hype Sunburn Is NOT Sexy
A long time ago a deep tan used to be a sign of wealth and good health as only the rich could afford to lie around in the sun all day. Skip forward to modern day where we fortunately realise … Read More...
Diy Eye Pillow
The weight of an eye pillow will help reduce inflammation and puffiness of the eyelids add some dried lavender flowers to make it fragrant and calming. Some of you might like to try an eye mask . A Cucumber Milk … Read More...
Diy Olive Oil Anti-oxidant Mask
Loathe dry skin? Want a cheap and easy way to get your skin super soft? Try Olive Oil it is full of anti-oxidants, cheap as chips and makes a natural nourishing and strengthening skin treatment. Slather a thoroughly cleansed body … Read More...
Edible Honey Dust Powder Anyone?
Looking for a romantic yet interesting Valentines Day Gift? Why not make your own. Click here for a simple recipe for Edible Honey Dust Powder.
Yum Yum! Move over, Karma Sutra! Dim the lights and whip out those feather dusters… … Read More...
Get Saucy This Valentines Day
I couldn’t resist sharing the recipe for chocolate body paint when I read a post by Seduction Meals “A luscious, chocolaty concoction that will bring out your inner Picasso – what you choose to paint is entirely up to you…”… Read More...
Mwaaaaagh
Want kissable lips this Valentines Day, I found these easy to follow recipes for homemade lip balm using petroleum jelly or vaseline @ allfreecrafts.com Moisturising and soothing these lip balms will soften the lips whilst helping to prevent chapping, … Read More...
Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Bath Fizzies
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Want to try something different that he/she will love that includes words of love. Once dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine. I found these romantic bath fizzies at MarthaStewart.com… Read More...
Summer Is Here( Well Nearly ) Solariums Are Out Sunless Tanners Are In
To make your own homemade self-tanner/sunless tanner for face and body.
Simply mix ¼ cup of cocoa powder with 100ml of a natural white lotion (or lotion with an SPF for added protection), and spread it evenly over your … Read More...
Happy New Year
It’s that time of year again where you resolve to take better care of yourself. Why not start the new year with a detoxifying bath soak using “Sendha Namak” an Indian Rock Salt click here to learn about the benefits … Read More...
DIY: Oat & Clay Body Wash
According to the “Design It Yourself” Skincare blog, clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals that are typically formed over long periods of time by the gradual weathering of rocks. Follow up your reading of this … Read More...