HAPPY SEPTEMBER! Time for pumpkin everything, everywhere, always. I am one of the basics who love me some PSL in September and October. That's why I was so happy when I was able to make a sugar scrub with the ingredients and scents from my … [Read more...]
FALL SCENTED BATH SOAKING SALTS
Do you love fall smells as much as I do? I always stock up on seasonal air fresheners this time of year because I want to keep our home smelling like autumn all year long. If you want your relaxing soak in the tub to have those same … [Read more...]
DIY MERMAID MAKEUP BRUSHES
Specialized makeup brushes are hot right now! You can buy unicorn makeup brushes, wizard wand brushes -- there are even hints of a set of lightsaber makeup brushes being developed. If you don't have the money to drop on a set of new … [Read more...]
CREATE YOUR OWN FALL SCENTS FOR YOUR LIP BALMS
Last year I discovered that you can easily scent plain chapstick with candy oils. Now that Fall is on the way, I thought I would try making a few Fall scented lip balms with the same technique, minus the tinting. I packaged the lip balms … [Read more...]
DIY BLACK AND WHITE BATH BOMBS
Of all the bath bombs on Instagram, I've seen the most people freaking out over the black variety. Something about how they make the bath water turn inky black is fascinating and mysterious. As I was doing some test runs on my bath bomb … [Read more...]
SIMPLE POKEBALL BATH BOMB
It's the summer of 2016 and the world has PokeMania! I have to admit that I haven't downloaded the game, mostly because I suspect our family would end up obsessed with it and spending the kids' college funds on our data plan. I … [Read more...]
HOMEMADE BATH BOMBS
Bath bombs are all the rage right now. The hard-packed spheres are added to bath water to add oils, salts, fragrance, and delightful fizzies. You can buy high end bath bombs from a variety of sources, but they are simple (and much more … [Read more...]
DECOUPAGED FLOWER COMPACT
Mother's Day is coming up soon, and flowers are a traditional gift for mom. Instead of giving her blooms that will fade, why not give her some flowers that she can appreciate for years to come! This decoupaged flower compact has all the … [Read more...]
EASTER EGG JELLY SOAPS
Last month I shared my first attempts at making LUSH-style jelly soaps at home. My kids loved those soaps so much that I decided to make a new batch this month. Instead of reusing the heart mold, I thought I would make some Easter egg … [Read more...]
BULLETPROOF COFFEE BODY SCRUB
Have you heard of bulletproof coffee? People claim that adding a small amount of butter or coconut oil into your morning coffee helps your body better absorb the caffeine -- giving you an even bigger energy jolt. I don't know if it is … [Read more...]