Feeling Fall settling...into your skin? Have you tried sugar scrubs? They work amazing on the dry elbows, knees, and especially the legs! Your skin will thank you for the oil that moisturizes it. And this is an excellent gift to give over the holidays, and you can print a sheet of labels to attach. Pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Category: crafts
Anti-Creepy-Crawly Spray
If you're like me at all, you can abide with ickies living outside, doing their thing, which is a good thing (since they eat bugs!). But I don't want them inside the house. Stay out! Does this spray work? Well, you just have to see for yourself. And if it does, you will find yourself… Continue reading Anti-Creepy-Crawly Spray
Lemon Mirror & Glass Cleaner (& A 6 Brand Comparison)
If you dabble with essential oils, you might have heard about the 'paper test', which in theory can show if an oil has impurities. Does it always work? Not always (for example, if an oil is an absolute, where alcohol is used, it would leave a mark - Rose and Jasmine being two of them),… Continue reading Lemon Mirror & Glass Cleaner (& A 6 Brand Comparison)
How My Garden Grows: Bee Baths
Bee baths were one of the first things I made for my garden years ago. It is a simple project that even young children can help with. The supply list can be scrounged and upcycled, or as fancy as you wish. What is a bee bath? It is a shallow and protected water source for… Continue reading How My Garden Grows: Bee Baths
Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap
Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap is an easy way to learn soap making, without having to invest into a lot of gear, or commit a lot of time. The Milk and Honey Soap recipe is a wonderful gift, and stores well. It is a natural, warm honey color. You can use clear or white colored… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap