Making something with your own hands is very rewarding. The object you make is useful and making the project is a great way to reduce stress. Yarn is very useful and not very expensive. Many times you can pick it up at the second hand stores or yard sales. There are many easy projects that [...]
I am learning the basics of making candles. I have made unscented candles, but now I can make scented candles. It’s always best not to overwhelm yourself so I started with the basics. I made some tea lights and small candles for Christmas. They turned out good. I think I will need to spray a [...]
I have started doing some product testing. I got a free container of Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions. Coconut oil is great for cooking and I can use it in some of my beauty products for myself. Tropical Traditions has free recipes using their coconut oil. I love coconut and this is all natural oil. [...]
Insects like Mosquitoes, Fleas and Gnats can be an annoying problem. No man or beast likes to have them around or to be bitten by any insects. There are many safe, natural remedies that can be used to repel insects. Citronella essential oil seems to be the most effective remedy to repel insects especially mosquitoes. [...]
There are many wonderful recipes for bath salt using different ingredients. Some ingredients may be baking soda, sea salt, citric acid and other items. Bath salts are made to soothe the skin and to help you relax while taking a bath. They are especially refreshing after a long work day or a stressful time. There [...]
I tried a remedy found on http://www.herbjournal.info and it worked great. I have a couple of moles on my face that I wanted to remove cheaply and painlessly. One mole is almost completely gone and I have only used the remedy twice so far. Still working on the others but I’m sure I’ll see a [...]
Essential oils are oils that can be added to soap and bath products. These oils come from plants and have many medicinal uses and they smell good. They are great for using in aromatherapy. Colors make the soap and other products look pretty. mix this with vanilla essential oil and you can make a wonderful [...]
Be careful with what you add to your soap. Glycerin is very soothing to the skin but here are some other ideas. Shea butter and aloe vera are very good for moisturizing the skin Lavender is calming and good for soothing dry or irritated skin good insect repellent great variety of essential oils
I am always looking for good places to find soap supplies. To make melt and pour soap you need some essential oils, soap base like glycerin soap or goatsmilk, etc, color, a microwave and microwave safe glass container to melt the soap in. Here are some good deals. great deal for glycerin soap great deal [...]
With Sea Salt and a few essential oils, you can obtain healthier, stronger and more brilliant nails and soften cuticles. Ingredients: For steps 1 & 2 Approx. 3 tbsp Dead Sea Salt (fine grain) 2 tbsp Olive Oil Water Small bowl For step 3* 3 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil (anti-bacterial & anti-fungal oil) 3 [...]