This recipe has won me over. Or rather, it has won my skin over. Taking us off the more commercial versions of certain body products has been very hard. It's really hard when you miss the lather of a good bottle of brand name body wash....what I don't miss is the dry, tight and very… Continue reading DIY Citrus Body Wash
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DIY After Workout Spray
After workout spray, a cooling mist to shake the hot feeling. Shake gently and mist on your skin after working out, for a lightly scented and cooling effect. After Workout Spray Ingredients: 2-ounce glass bottle 14 drops Bergamot Oil 14 drops Lime Oil 14 drops Lavender Oil 6 drops Peppermint Oil Distilled water Directions: Add… Continue reading DIY After Workout Spray
Spicy Heat Muscle Rub
Cayenne Pepper, Ginger, and Turmeric, worked into coconut oil & beeswax makes a wonderful balm, for working into tired or hurt muscles. Much better than what you find in the store, and you can control what goes in. There is a few caveats: Keep away from your eyes, due to the pepper, and don't use,… Continue reading Spicy Heat Muscle Rub
Handcrafted Maraschino Cherries
I came across the basis of this recipe for making these boozy cherries in Modern Pioneering. I adapted the recipe by making my own grenadine syrup, so I could avoid artificial coloring and corn syrup. The original recipe called for almond extract, I used vanilla to get around the food allergy issue in our home… Continue reading Handcrafted Maraschino Cherries
DIY Travel Spice Kit
Building a spice kit for travel is easy and can be done as an upcycle project. When I made this kit, my boys were still in baby food years. I had accumulated many Stage 1 jars, though most any glass jar will work fine (4-ounce mason jam jars work well). You will need to match… Continue reading DIY Travel Spice Kit