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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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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…
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DIY Burlap Garland Tree (Make in 10 minutes or less for $10 or less)
I have recently discovered a great love for burlap. It is so easy to work with, inexpensive and goes perfect with my shabby chic style. This burlap garland tree is something I came up with on a whim while playing around with some supplies I already had at home. It took less than 10 minutes to make and cost less than $10 in supplies. My favorite thing about this adorable chic burlap tree is that it makes the perfect last minute addition to my holiday decor. But also it would make a fabulous gift for a friend or family member. They will love it’s fabulousness and that it was made…
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DIY Homemade Candy Cane Sleighs
These adorable candy cane sleighs are amazingly easy to make and a fun family project to do with or for your kids! Use them as place holders with name tags on them at your Christmas dinner or give them as gifts to friends, family, teachers, coaches or even put them in your kiddos stockings! Ingredients Full Sized Reeces or Kit Kat Bar Full Sized Candy Canes Snack Sized Candies (enough to stack in a pyramid for as many sleds as you would like to make) Ribbon Bow Hot Glue Directions With a dab of hot glue connect 2 full sized candy canes to your Kit Kat or Reeces candy bars. Next…
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LEGO Monogram Wall Art
My boys both love LEGO’s! Right now we are working on updating their bedroom to be a LEGO superhero’s room. I found some inexpensive monogram letters from Walmart and turned them into fun LEGO monograms for my boys! They love them! Supplies Wood Letters (9.5-Inch) LEGO Flat bricks Tacky Glue Instructions Before gluing any LEGO’s to the wood cutouts, make sure to piece the LEGO’s where you you will want them. This part took the longest amount of time. Once you get the pieces layed out exactly like you want them, begin gluing pieces to the monogram letter. Allow 2-3 hours for the glue to dry completely. The “J” was…
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DIY Candy Corn Inspired Wreath
Ever since I was a little girl I have loved Candy Corn! Now that I am a mom, I get the joy of sharing some of my favorite things with my kiddos. This Candy Corn Wreath is the perfect little touch of color in your home or on your door while celebrating Fall and of course your love for Candy Corn! This fun little wreath is super easy to make and will really impress your guests. Even if you are not a big “Halloween” person (which I am not) this wreath is a great way to participate in the fun colors of this season. Supplies Yellow, White and Orange…
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DIY Wooden Sign Tutorial (Blessed by Nana)
I have been having so much fun with my Silhouette Machine lately. Making so many unique fun pieces for my house and as gifts to give to friends! My most recent project was a gift for a good friend we call Nana Chris. She has lived with us for a little while now and is now moving out and moving across country. We are all so sad to see her go, so we wanted to make her a little something to say good bye and to remember us by. This PVPP (paint, vinyl, paint, peel) was super easy to make and sooooo much fun! Checkout the tutorial below! Supplies 12″…
