In order to celebrate the return of The Outlander series this weekend, myself and some of my bloggy friends are hosting a Kindle Touch Giveaway that includes The Outlander books 1 – 8! And that is not all. Each of us has put together a project or a recipe that is inspired by The Outlander. There are some really,Read more
I’ve mentioned a few times recently that bathing is my new favorite pamper-me activity. Maybe its all the threats of “wait until that baby is born! You’ll never shower again!” Maybe its the aches and pains of pregnancy. Either way, a relaxing bath is my favorite way to unwind after a long day. So, whenRead more
Bath time has become an amazing restorative exercise for me lately. I lounge away in the hot water and feel truly warm for the first time all day. I pamper myself with bubble bath, my 1940’s vintage lady Gillette razor, and usually some music or candles. So, when I ran out of body wash I figuredRead more
A few weeks ago, Amanda from Beauty Green Cosmetics contacted me. She has just launched her own store of hand made organic makeup, and reached out to tell me that she was originally inspired by some of my recipes. Not only was a flattered, but I was touched by Amanda’s desire to create these beautyRead more
Alright, I know. I’ve been going maybe a little overboard with all my makeup/DIY beauty products lately. I mean, it started with DIY Moisturizer, DIY Mineral Makeup, and then Eyeshadow, and then Nail Polish. But here’s the thing: after I bought the supplies for the Makeup, the rest was just gravy. I mean, I don’t haveRead more
For hundreds if not thousands of years people have been creating brews, tinctures, salves balms and compresses to relieve skin ailments like acne. There must be some usefulness in these things, for our ancestors swore by their effectiveness. Interestingly, Leeds Metropolitan University presented a study with findings that show Thyme may be more affective at treating acneRead more
I think it was a couple of years ago that I first started seeing posts about DIY nail polish. The steps were simple: buy a clear topcoat and add crushed eyeshadow to it. I’ll admit, I was more excited than I should have been over the prospect of making my own polish! The trouble IRead more
Since my foray into DIY mineral makeup went so well, I decided to take it one step further. I suffer from blocked ducts in my eyelids pretty frequently, and it is more than just painful- its ugly. My whole eye puffs up and I cannot really see. I decided that a mineral DIY eyeshadow withRead more
For the past 3 years I have slowly moved away from store bought beauty products. I’m not typically one to scoff at preservatives or chemicals, but after years of being on one of those as-seen-on-TV skincare regimens, I finally got sick of their subscription-based products, requiring me to pay for product every few months regardlessRead more
It is no secret that I love nail polish. I enjoy doing my nails, it feels like taking a break just for me. I’ve even made my own DIY cuticle oil and a tutorial on how to do a Hectic Mommy Manicure. So, a friend told me about this concept. Much like the onsie bouquets andRead more
I must be on a DIY lotion kick. It started with the Clean & Healthy DIY Facial Moisturizer (which I still use BTW, and recently made a new batch of. Its just perfect for my skintype) then there was the Green Tea Repairing Face Cream (Still great for super dry or aging skin- not for myRead more
A while back I posted my DIY Natural Face Moisturizer, because I use it and I love it. That recipe focuses on being light and non-greasy, and I find it works perfect for my naturally oily skin type. However, the recipe might not be the perfect solution for someone with dry, chapping skin, or thoseRead more