DIY Lip Balm

Whenever I’m prompted with the “stranded on a dessert island” question my response is always, without question, “lip balm“. I’m legitimately...

Quick Stick Deodorant

In the DIY world of home health and beauty products, deodorant seems to be the the most feared replacement. Stinking is NOT OKAY in our cult...

DIY BEET JUICE LIP BALM

Many of us spend lots of money on makeup every year. However, money isn't the only thing we're spending on makeup. Makeup production...

NATURAL HAIR BRIGHTENER

In the summer when I know I will be out in the sun for about an hour or so I make this recipe for natural highlights. Its so easy and after ...

ROSE FACIAL TONER

Here's a recipe for facial toner that I live by. I used to just use witch hazel because it gently cleanses pores and helps remove the la...

HOMEMADE LOTION

Winter is killing me right now, I have Spring fever like you can't imagine. John made fun of me the other day for taking a nap in the su...

BANISH UNDER EYE CIRCLES NATURALLY

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you get up, look in the mirror, and you look like you didn't sleep a wink. It only takes o...

DIY Lip Stain

I love making my own beauty products.  It’s so simple and fun too!  One of my favorites is homemade lip balm that doubles as a stain.  It ta...

DIY Dry Shampoo

What did we busy mom's do before dry shampoo?! {wink} This is a great tutorial to make your own dry shampoo with great ingredients that ...

Avocado Hair Mask

Using two common and natural ingredients, avocado and olive oil, you will be able to create a diy hair mask. Not only will it leave your hai...

Homemade Hand Cream

Hands and skin in general feeling extra dry lately?! This is a great homemade cream you can make with the help of this tutorial and three co...

Salt and Honey Face and Body Scrub

I made this batch with kosher salt, olive oil, honey, grapefruit and rosemary oils and a bit of sugar. I know a lot of people make theirs wi...

ALOE + ROSEWATER FACIAL SETTING SPRAY

The summer heat has really started to set in, which means my makeup is usually melting off my face.  A few weeks ago I talked to an esthetic...

DIY SUNSCREEN RECIPE

This recipe shouldn't be the end-all and be-all answer to your sun prevention needs. I usually wear a hat and cover up when I am outside...

DIY PEPPER&MINT BODY SCRUB

Looking for a Christmas or Birthday gift for the man in your life? This scrub was created with the man in mind. Made with pepper and mint to...

Organic Coconut Hair Mask Recipe

Does your hair already have the winter blues, dry and lifeless? This post have a diy hair treatment sure to add some life and shine back int...

Homemade Old Fashioned Soap

With the help of your crock pot and this tutorial, making soap has never been this easy! With natural great ingredients you'll feel good...

Blueberry Facial Recipe

We've all heard the health benefits to eating blueberries, with this tutorial these benefits can help our skin as well! You'll use f...

DIY Eye Soothers

The skin in the eye area is especially thin and sensitive, so it flares up fast when you're stressed and fatigued -- or surviving on a l...

DIY Hair Mask

After this harsh winter, this hair mask is perfect to help condition your dry hair! Using natural and simple ingredients, this recipe is eas...

Raw Honey Coconut Oil Facial Mask

I am so excited to share with you how to make your own Raw Honey Coconut Oil Face Mask! Please do not attempt this if you are on a low sugar...

Homemade bath salts

The Bath Salts are really easy to make and just take a few simple, easy to find ingredients.  And, if you like to take baths, you know how y...

Sugar scrub cubes recipe

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to come up with a gift idea you can give to your girlfriends or yourself.  The sugar ...

Homemade lavender soap

Now, can you believe that with all my crafting projects that I have NEVER made or played with soap?  I know!  I have always LOVED pretty “ha...

Handmade soap recipe

My three girls had a great time helping and wanted to come up with some fun Valentine’s Soap for their friends.  So we made some pink heart ...

Brown sugar scrub

This recipe is really simple and I have found that my very favorite oil to use for scrubs is coconut oil.  I did not know about coconut oil ...

Homemade Lotion Bars

Here is a recipe and tutorial to make your own homemade lotion bars. Made with all natural ingredients so you'll feel good about using t...

Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub

Here is the perfect scrub for Spring and Summer with fresh scents like coconut and lime! Using natural ingredients you'll learn how to w...

DIY Anti-Acne Mask

As a runner, skin care needs special attention and could be a daunting task during warmer weather condition. That means increased blemishes ...

Lavender Sleepy Baby Scrub

This sleepy baby scrub is genius! Using baby oil and wash along with sugar you'll create a spa like experience for your baby! Put it in ...

Coconut and Honey DIY Hair Mask

Personally to me, Coconut Oil is the best hair treatment I could find. Ever. It’s heaven for dry and damaged hair as it helps them to regrow...

Summer Vinegar and Honey Hair Rinse

If you don't take the proper precautions, swimming in the pool can wreak havoc on your hair. Chlorine and other chemicals can mess with ...

Homemade Hair Detangler

Both of my daughters have wavy hair. I love it, but it’s taken some getting used to–especially since I have pretty near straw straight hair....

Oatmeal and Vanilla Body Scrubs

There really isn’t a better way to beat a case of the Mondays than with a nice long end of day soak in a big ol’ tub. Candles lit, music on…...

Easy Two-Ingredient DIY Lip Gloss

Hey crafty friends, I have another homemade beauty post today…a DIY lip gloss tutorial using only two ingredients! This homemade lip gloss k...

Citrus Facial Mask

Check out this easy to make facial mask that will make your skin glow! Made from baking soda and an orange then just brushed on. An easy way...

Sweet Tea with Lemon Sugar Scrub

How scrumptious does this sweet tea with lemon sugar scrub sound, almost good enough to eat. Well settle for rubbing it into your skin, crea...

Cucumber Eye Mask Recipe

These eye pads are more effective than the traditional way of placing two chilled cucumber slices over the eyes because 1) the cotton pads c...

DIY Sugar Lip Scrub

This DIY lip scrub will leave your lips feeling smooth and refreshed! Made with all natural products you can find at your local grocery stor...

Shave Smoother Serum

Want silky smooth legs, and let face it, thats all of us women... Then check out this tutorial where you'll learn how to make a two ingr...

DIY Lotion Bars

These all natural lotion bars are simple enough you might just want to whip up a batch of them! Both your our skin and wallet will thank you...

Dry Shampoo DIY

Dry shampoo. Have you tried it? Its what you use when you need to wash your hair yet don't have time to take a shower. I think everyone ...

Makeup Setting Spray/Hydrating Spray

Makeup Setting Spray {Makeup} With the Mac brand Fix Plus as it's inspiration, this tutorial will show you how to create a makeup settin...

Summer Foot Soak

Summer Foot Soak {Skin Care} Here is a super simple foot soak using a couple ingredients you probably have currently! A great way to take ca...

DIY Exfoliating Soap Pouch

Make these useful pouches with the help of this great tutorial. Using washcloths and your sewing machine you create a great way to exfoliate...

Make your own Bath Salts

With Wedding season well upon us, I thought I'd share a quick and inexpensive idea that could be used as a wedding favor (or even center...

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

This is an incredibly easy sugar scrub recipe that makes a great gift (if you are already Holiday minded it is an excellent stocking stuffer...

LOVESWEPT SOLID PERFUME + LOTION BAR

Over the past year or so I’ve been slowly adding to my essential oil collection. (Though I have a rather bad memory about what I’ve already ...

HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE WITH HERBS AND CITRUS

First up from the herb garden – my very own homemade soap with herbs and citrus! I thought this would be a lovely homemade Mother’s Day or ...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SUGAR SCRUB

I’ve discovered a new passion – making my own homemade beauty recipes. I can spend time in the kitchen using ingredients that are normally o...