DIY Projects and Tips
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Homemade All Natural Lip Balm (Strawberry Cream Frosting)
I have found a new love – making my own all natural homemade lip balm! Use see I have always disliked how over the counter lip glosses, balms and chapsticks all have alcohol and ingredients known to dry out your lips. Since coconut oil has amazing qualities I wasn’t surprised when I learned that it makes the perfect base for lip balms. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 -3 Tablespoons Strawberry Gelatin Mix 3-4 Cream Cheese Frosting Essential Oils Supplies Spoon Microwave safe bowl lip balm container Directions In a microwave safe bowl scoop the coconut oil and set microwave to 30 seconds. Once coconut oil is fully melted add…
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Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade
I am so excited about my new Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade! It was really easy to make and turned out so beautiful! Other than a few little hot glue burns this project was one of the most simple, painless and exciting DIY’s I have ever done! One of my favorite things about this project is you can make it a totally budget friendly up-cycle, by using an old lamp shade you already own (or from Goodwill). You can also use old linen or muslin bedding or clothes to make the rosettes! What You Will Need: 10″ Lampshade (new or used) 1.5 yards muslin or linen fabric Hot Glue Gun…
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St Patrick’s Day – DIY Goodie Bags
Make a little something sweet and fun for your kids this St Patrick’s Day! These little goodie bags are super easy to make and come together in just seconds! Supplies Airheads Extremes Rolo’s Candies Snack Size Baggies Printable St Patrick’s Day Label
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All Natural PineSol (Wood Cleaner)
Honestly I have always loved the clean and shine that Pine Sol has provided my wood surfaces, but I just can’t get past all of the harmful chemicals! I hate using toxic chemicals in my house if at all possible. Thankfully I found this awesome All Natural DIY PineSol recipe! It seriously works just as good as the name brand PineSol and without all of the nasty stinky chemicals! In fact I love the smell of this Homemade Pine Sol. It smells so fresh and clean! So I have mentioned harmful chemicals a few times. You may be wondering what exactly does that mean and what makes the brand name…
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Homemade Lemon Lavender Soap
Making my own soaps has definitely become a favorite hobby of mine! It is so simple and I mix fragrances and textures to make the perfect soothing lathering soap. One of my most favorite scents for helping calm, soothe and relax is of course lavender. Then add the fresh citrus zest of a lemon and wowzers – perfection!!! Lavender is most commonly known for it’s soothing effects, but what you may not know is that Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which can help heal minor burns and bug bites. Furthermore, there has been some research showing that Lavender oil is useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, and Homemade Bug Spray HERE. There have…
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All Natural DIY – All Purpose Cleaner
Making your own household cleaners is really incredibly simple and affordable. With just a couple common household products you can make all natural, chemical free All Purpose Cleaner. For this recipe you are really only using Vinegar and Baking Soda, then add in a few drops of your favorite scent in the form of essential oils (I like Lemon, Orange or a combination of Lavender and Peppermint). If you haven’t heard already, vinegar is amazing. It can be used for so much more than just cooking and making salad dressings, it is honestly one of the best cleaners out there! Vinegar is a natural antibacterial cleaner this is largely because of…
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Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap
I have come to absolutely love soap making! It is really so easy! If you can use a microwave, measure and stir then you can make soap! This Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap smells delicious! No you can’t eat it but it sure will make you smell pretty dang good! Plus with the Goats Milk Soap base it makes the soap so soft and lather up extremely smooth! There are a few things you will need before making your soap. First is a good Goats Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, I use this one HERE from Bramble Berry it’s amazing! Second, you will need a soap mold. I prefer…
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Homemade Peppermint Coffee Exfoliating Soap
Do you love the smell of a fresh pot of coffee? Well you don’t have to wait to walk into your next Starbucks, checkout this recipe for Homemade Peppermint Coffee Exfoliating Soap. This soap looks, smells and feels absolutely amazing! The goats milk as soap base creates such a fabulous soft creamy lather and the coffee bean serves as a natural exfoliator for your skin! Coffee has several fantastic beneficial uses like improving circulation, reducing redness, firming cellulite, improving skin tone, and even fading stretch marks and scars. Peppermint is also a great anti-inflammatory for your body. Creating a wonderful calming, cooling feel throughout your body. It also is good for relieving…
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How to Give Your Towels a Fresh Look, Feel and Smell!
Getting out of the shower and grabbing a stinky towel is the worse! I am sure we have all been there. I know that as a mom of four it happens all of the time. My kids are horrible at remembering to hang up their towels quickly, and I am terrible at getting my laundry in the dryer quick enough. As a result we often end up with stinky mildew smelling towels. Luckily it doesn’t have to mean the end of those towels! I used to think if I added extra fabric softener it would help mask the smell…unfortunately the opposite is what happens. It doesn’t mask the smell and…
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DIY Chalk Jar Centerpiece
Have you played around with chalky paint yet? If not than you definitely need to do so NOW! If you have already than you are totally going to understand what I mean when I say it’s “totally addicting”! Seriously I LOVE chalky paint! It’s super easy to use, adheres to almost anything, always turns out looking beautiful and totally fits into my shabby chic decor! These DIY Chalk Jars are insanely easy to make – in fact if you have some jars laying around your house and some chalky paint, you could whip up this centerpiece in just a matter of minutes! (Well about 30 minutes that is). Supplies 3…
