Coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizer for dry skin, but it can be a bit tricky to use. Coconut oil returns to a solid form when it is stored below 76 degrees, and it can get tricky to scoop out a bit of product when it is in its hardened … [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...]
BROWN SUGAR LIP SCRUB
As soon as I spend anytime outside in the winter, I get dry lips. Even if I am slapping lip balm on religiously, I still end up with a few dry spots or chapping. No fun. This simple brown sugar lip scrub can help to remove the … [Read more...]
MAKE YOUR OWN LAVENDER INFUSED OIL
Have you tried making your own beauty products at home? More and more people are looking to use natural products in place of harsh chemicals, but store-bought organic products can be expensive. I discovered that you can easily make your … [Read more...]
HOMEMADE GIFT: SCENTED SALT SCRUB
I know it seems early to be thinking about Christmas gifts already, but the holidays will be here before you know it! This week on Crafty Hangouts, creative bloggers will be sharing tutorials for simple homemade gifts using labels from Online … [Read more...]
HOMEMADE FRUITY BODY SCRUB GIFT
I am excited to be a part of Kristen Duke’s Birthday Celebration Week this week! Kristen’s idea was to put together a huge list of handmade gifts; the kind of gifts that you could give to a friend for her birthday. The presents … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift: Coconut Oil Honey Hair Mask
Last week I shared the simple process for making coconut oil lip gloss. Did you know that coconut oil can be used as a beauty product on your hair as well? This easy hair mask is natural and relatively inexpensive, and it makes a … [Read more...]
Handmade Gift: Simple Coconut Oil Lip Gloss
Only 7 more shopping weekends until Christmas! Are you ready? Of course you’re not. Yesterday was Halloween, for heaven’s sake. Even still, the holidays will sneak up on us like they always do, so it’s not crazy to start thinking … [Read more...]
Raspberry Coconut Oil Body Scrub
Coconut oil is not just for cooking! It also is great for your skin. This SUPER easy body scrub combines skin-softening coconut oil with the exfoliation and relaxation of Epsom salts. Add in a touch of raspberry scent and you … [Read more...]
“Chewy” Chocolate Coconut Bars
I am not “crunchy.” Sometimes I am SO not crunchy, I am downright soggy. My kids use disposable diapers, and I forget to recycle. I love bacon, Great Value brand fruit snacks, and mushroom swiss burgers from Rally’s. And these … [Read more...]