DIY & Beauty

Contrary to popular belief…going natural doesn’t mean giving up on smelling good! I love good smelling lotion, body spray, and perfume just as much as anyone…I just don’t love the ingredients found in many of the major brands. Ultimately, my search for a natural, user-friendly solution led me to create a solid perfume. And today …

I don’t know about you… …but I LOVE working in the kitchen. I may not be an awesome food blogger (many thanks to those of you who are), and I may not make the most excellent of meals, but gosh-darn I love to cook! Cooking from scratch and fresh, local foods excite me. So that usually …

There’s no need to buy hair dye from the store when you’re looking for a way to color your hair with bold, funky colors. We tried using Kool-Aid instead and the results were awesome! Here’s how it happened… Kool Aid Hair Dying Supplies 1/4 cup conditioner paint brush, optional hair brush bowls/spoons for mixing 4 …

Acne can seem like a curse… …or a battle that leaves us searching for a cure and trying tons of commercially-prepared remedies that promise treatment. The belief that pharmaceutical antibiotics, harsh chemicals, and synthetic hormones are necessary to treat acne is simply untrue. In addition to diet modification (more fresh, less processed foods), there are several …

Homemade liquid hand soap — the kind you make from grated bar soap — isn’t really a new concept. Pinterest is loaded with tons of really great tutorials from bloggers like these: Homemade Liquid Handsoap Make Your Own “Resort Quality” Liquid Hand Soap for Pennies! How to make liquid hand soap from a bar of soap …

Wrinkles. A very visible sign that we are getting older! These thin lines and creases — that form as a result of decreased levels of elastin and collagen in our skin — are in many ways unstoppable. Yet, there are several one ingredient, homemade remedies that can minimize their appearance. And the great news is…you …