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Moisturizing Face Wash

Jody — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:00:38 +0000

I used to be horrible about washing my face before bed every night. Lately, I’ve tried to be much more consistent about washing the makeup and daily dirt off my face before heading to bed. However, I’ve noticed that some store-bought face wash can be too oily, too strong, or leave my skin way too dry.

The best way to combat this is to make your own and tweak the ingredients to suit your skin type. I mix just a few natural ingredients to create small batches of my favorite DIY moisturizing face wash. I keep a few natural ingredients on hand and, after the initial purchase, each batch costs just pocket change make! This face wash is great for all skin types and is safe to use morning and night for clean skin.

DIY Moisturizing Face Wash

It’s so easy to make your own moisturizing face wash with gentle, natural ingredients!

Ingredients:

½ cup cup distilled water
1 tsp. Almond Castile soap (get it here)
½ tsp. Rosehip oil (get it here)
8 drops lavender essential oil (get it here)

Directions:

1. Purchase or reuse a small plastic bottle with a pump or use a squeeze dispenser for easy use of your DIY face wash.

2. Carefully pour distilled water into your small dispenser bottle. I like to grab them in the travel section and make two at a time; one to keep by the bathroom sink and one in my travel bag.

3. Add your castile soap, rosehip oil, and lavender essential oil to the bottle.

4. Replace the lid and shake well to combine all ingredients. You will want to shake the bottle before each use for best results.

To use: Squeeze a dime-sized amount onto a damp washcloth or into your hand, lather, and and rub onto your wet face. Then rinse clean and pat dry. Follow up with a light moisturizer that is right for your skin type.

Lemon Mint Foot Soak

Jody — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:00:24 +0000

My feet take a beating during the winter. They get so dry! As we enter spring time, it’s time to pull the sandals back out of the closet and show off our feet again!

Whether it’s a long day at work, a full day of shopping, or a backyard soccer game with your kids, there are times we all need a little foot pampering. I’m looking for something that soothes tired feet but is safe to use. It’s even better if it isn’t expensive, right? I have just the thing for you in this Lemon Mint Foot Soak. It softens, moisturizes, and leaves your feet ready for a night of dancing or a day in yoru favorite spring sandals.

How to Make Lemon Mint Foot Soak

Ingredients:

3 cups epsom salts
1 cup baking soda
2 Tablespoon coconut oil
15 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
1 Tablespoon matcha green tea powder (optional)

Directions:

1. Soften coconut oil in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to mix.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly mixed. I used matcha green tea powder to give a little natural color to the foot scrub. You can leave it out if you don’t have any on hand or use a soap colorant to give it a green tint.

3. Transfer your mixture to a large glass jar – I find pretty decorative jars at Dollar Tree and at Hobby Lobby that are perfect for storing DIY beauty recipes like this. Mason jars work well too!

To Use:

1. Scrub vigorously over damp feet, paying special attention to dry areas.

2. Rinse well, pat dry, apply lotion to lock in moisture.

Ta da! Your feet are ready for the spring!

Since you’re in the Spring mood, check out these other great Spring + Easter projects

Easter Charm Bracelet – Style on Main
DIY Chic Easter Feather Wreath – Busy Creating Memories
Coloring Eggs with Sand for Easter – Diana Rambles
Gilded Eggs for Easter – How Was Your Day?
Easter Chick Pudding Cups – Cutefetti
Caterpillar and Dragonfly clothespins – Views from the ‘Ville
Easy Spring Bud Vases – Upstate Ramblings
Sock Bunny Craft – Momma Lew
Coffee Filter Butterfly Accessories – Mommy Snippets

DIY Rainbow Bath Bombs

Jody — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:10:52 +0000

Fun, fizzing, rainbow bath bombs are a great bath treat for little ones or adults! The whimsical colors make soaking in a hot tub more fun and relaxing by adding some skin softening and moisturizing ingredients along with a delicious scent! If you love the look of these Rainbow Bath Bombs scented with lavender and orange check out the recipe below!

Note: affiliate links are used below to point you in the right direction to find supplies that you might not already have on your shelves.

How to Make DIY Rainbow Bath Bombs

Ingredients:

1 cup baking soda
1 cup citric acid (where to buy)
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup olive oil, coconut oil, OR almond oil (whichever you prefer)
10 drops Lavender essential oil (where to buy)
10 drops Orange essential oil (where to buy)
Soap colorant
Water in a spray bottle

You will also need: bath bomb molds

Directions:

1. Combine baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch well; Stir in oil slowly. Add essential oils to mixture.

2. Spray water one spritz at a time, mixing with your hands until it is just barely damp. You do not want it bubbling, just wet enough so that it sticks together when squeezed tightly.
3. Divide mixture into smaller bowls and add a few drops of colorant to each, as many as you want to make. Mix up well.

4. Spray the inside of each bath mold with some non-stick cooking spray so that it’s easier to remove the balls after they’ve dried.
5. Alternate adding colors to the bath molds, a couple of teaspoons at a time, pressing firmly into both sides of mold.

6. Fit both side of mold together and allow your bath bomb to dry out overnight before gently removing from the mold. I used these metal molds to get a big ball shape like you might find at the stores but you could also use a silicone shaped mold or even a muffin tin.

Keep bath bomb in a cool dry place until ready to use.

To use: drop one bath bomb under warm running water and relax in the warm bath!

This recipe makes 4 large bath bombs

DIY Rose and Lavender Lotion Bars

Jody — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:00:33 +0000

One of my favorite DIY beauty items to make are lotion bars (check out my other lotion bar recipe here). They are easy to make and give your skin a quick burst of moisture and heavenly scent! This particular recipe for Rose & Lavender Lotion bars is perfect year round to hydrate your skin, but it’s particularly suited for a homemade Valentine’s Day gift.

You just need a few natural ingredients to get started and you will have a handful of lotion bars ready to keep or gift to friends and family. Note: I’ve linked to several of the ingredients you’ll need for this DIY project. They’re affiliate links, so I can earn a small commission should you choose to buy something. You’ll never pay more, though!

How to Make DIY Rose & Lavender Lotion Bars

You will need:

½ cup Shea butter (get it here)
½ cup Coconut oil
½ cup Beeswax granules (get it here)
10 drops Lavender essential oil (get it here)
10 drops Rose essential oil (get it here or here)
Silicone molds (I love this one!)

Directions:

Place shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax granules in a small pot over medium low heat. Stir frequently until mixture is completely melted.
Remove from heat, and stir in essential oils well.
Carefully pour or spoon melted mixture into silicone mold.
Allow to set until completely cool and firm about 3-4 hours at least.
Carefully remove each lotion bar from the mold and store in a glass container in a cool dark space. I prefer to keep mine in the refrigerator and pull one at a timeout to use.

To use: Rub lotion bar over warm skin (it melts at body temperature) and enjoy the scent and moisture it provides to your skin.

The number of lotion bars this recipe will yield depends on the size of the mold; smaller shapes will make more lotion bars and larger molds will make fewer.

Be sure to check out the rest of these great Valentine’s Day DIY projects

Food Fun Family – DIY Rose and Lavender Lotion Bars
Style on Main – Pearl and Leather Lariat Necklace
How Was Your Day? – Hugs and Kisses Coasters
Fun Happy Home – Last Minute Valentine’s Gift Idea
Cutefetti – The Heart Nose Valentine’s Day Printable Gift
The Eyes of a Boy – DIY Valentine’s Heart Wreath
Mommy Snippets – Easy Valentine Gift a Child Can Make
Busy Creating Memories – DIY Upcycle Bottle Vase Valentine’s Day Gift
Thrifty Jinxy – DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm

DIY Laundry Booster Crystals

Jody — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:00:10 +0000

Amazing smelling laundry doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. Adding a DIY Laundry Booster to your wash is a great way to end up with a dryer full of soft, static free, and scented laundry in a more natural, earth-friendly way.

Note: affiliate links are used in this post to point you in the right direction for the products we used and recommend. All prices are the same for you, but I can get a small affiliate commission for sales.

The beauty of this DIY recipe is that, besides being easy and inexpensive, you are able to use nontoxic ingredients and customize the scent to your liking. You can create a new scent profile every time you make it or keep a few varieties on hand for different family members.

DIY laundry crystals also make a great hostess or housewarming gift as well when put the mix in a pretty jar with a small wooden scoop (I LOVE these!!) and a homemade tag to identify the scent and ingredients.

How to Make DIY Laundry Crystals at Home

Supplies you will need:

2 cups epsom salt
½ cup baking soda
25 drops essential oil
A pretty jar with a tight fitting lid

Directions:

1. In a large bowl stir together epsom salt, baking soda, and desired essential oils until well combined.
2. Transfer to a container with a tight fitting lid, mason jars or other pretty containers from the Dollar Tree work great for storage.
To use: Add 1 T. to washer before adding in clothes, turn on water, then begin filling the washer with clothing.

It’s really that simple! I love being able to use homemade products like these at home so that I know exactly what is going on my family’s clothes.

Some scent combinations that you might like:

What scent combination would you prefer…or do you have a favorite scent combo that you’ve tried. I’d love to add more variety to my laundry repertoire.

My Favorite Things Giveaway – Holiday 2016

Lolli — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:00:14 +0000

It’s that time of year again…and I am SO excited! One of my new favorite holiday traditions is giving away a gift package full of my favorite things, alongside a handful of my favorite bloggers. It has been fun to come up with some of my favorite things to give away.

This season, I had several fun ideas of things to include in my gift package, so I polled a couple of friends who voted, weighed in and helped me come up with this super fun prize!

Note: each of these giveaways is fully funded by the hosting blogger. These are not sponsored by brands; they’re just our way of saying THANK YOU to our wonderful readers by sharing a few of our favorite things with you. Affiliate links are used within this post.

Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to read the details of my giveaway (worth $90!). But for now…I’m excited to introduce the 2016 Our Favorite Things giveaway blog hop.

Your Assignment:

This is a fun assignment. I promise!

Take a look at the gift collage to see all the amazing giveaways you are about to enter!
Scroll down to see my giveaway up close.
Enter to win My Favorite Things prize package at the bottom of this post.
HOP around to all the other sites, check out their amazing prizes, and enter to win their gifts!

Visit all of the giveaways below (you can enter as many as you’d like! I would love to win a few of these myself…)

Here’s that prize collage again…

About a Mom | 2. A Helicopter Mom | 3. Moscato Mom | 4. Cutefetti | 5. My Sweet Sanity | 6. A Magical Mess | 7. Food Fun Family | 8. The Simple Parent | 9. Divine Lifestyle

Just a Few of My Favorite Things!

This season is all about COMFORT for me. Comfy clothes, comfy boots, comfy blankets. So I built my giveaway package around a LuLaRoe gift certificate from my friend, Ashley’s LuLaRoe shop.

One winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to shop LuLaRoe clothing plus a DIY soap kit (melt & pour shea butter soap base, 3 essential oils from Rocky Mountain Oils, and a soap mold) so your skin can be clean and soft all winter long! I LOVE making my own soaps – and it couldn’t be easier with a soap base. No tricky recipes to follow. Just melt, add scents, and pour.

Check out my DIY oatmeal citrus shea butter soap and my DIY ginger white tea cocoa butter soap for ideas.

Please note that the photo includes some of my own clothes from LuLaRoe. I’ll just be emailing you a gift certificate that you can use to shop online for your sizes and preferences. Also in the picture are some of the soaps I’ve made plus what I have left of my shea butter soap base. I just want to be clear that the photo is representative of what you’ll be getting, but I’ll be shipping you brand new, full-size items for the DIY soap kit and a gift certificate to pick out your own LuLaRoe clothes. Got it? Great :)

Enter to WIN all of this!

$25 LuLaRoe gift certificate to be redeemed at Ash Sears’ LuLaRoe shop (you can join her VIP group HERE if you’d like) PLUS FREE SHIPPING!
Lavender essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Orange essential oil
Shea Butter soap base (2 lb)
Silicone soap mold

My giveaway package is worth $100! That’s how much I love you!

Ready to enter? I can’t wait to send this to one of my wonderful readers. This giveaway runs December 1 through December 10 at 11:59 ET. Once the giveaway ends, I will chose a winner at random and notify them via email. Good luck, everyone!

And don’t forget to visit all of the other giveaways listed above!

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Lolli — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:00:25 +0000

A few weeks ago, I ran out of the homemade sugar scrub that I use almost daily when I shower, so I knew that I needed to make a new batch. Since pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year, I thought it would be fun to see if I could make a sugar scrub that smelled like my favorite scent of the fall.

Note: affiliate links are used to point you to the products that I used that you may not have around the house already. No extra cost for you, as always!

I have fallen in love with this pumpkin spice sugar scrub! It’s so quick and easy to make, it makes my skin feel incredible, it’s full of simple, natural ingredients, and it’s a frugal but useful DIY gift to give to friends and family. What’s not to love?

It’s pumpkin spice and everything nice (and none of the bad stuff!) – I love making my own bath and beauty products out of simple and wholesome ingredients. Sugar scrubs really are so easy to make and they feel so wonderfully refreshing!

Here’s how to make this pumpkin spice sugar scrub:

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1½ cups granulated sugar (or a mixture of brown sugar and granulated sugar)
⅓ cup coconut oil
1 tsp castille soap (get it here)
2 tsp pumpkin spice
Several drops of essential oils (optional). I would suggest Frankincense, cinnamon, ginger, etc. Find essential oils here.

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Place mixture in wide mouth mason jars (I prefer to use plastic lids). If desired, add a fun gift tag or a ribbon to the jar before giving it away.
Store scrub covered. I prefer using plastic lids on my jars.

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BENEFITS TO THE SUGAR SCRUB MAIN INGREDIENTS:

Sugar – for exfoliation
Coconut oil – hydration, skin healing
Castille soap – gentle cleansing

And of course, I’m a huge fan of essential oils, and they each have their own individual benefits.

I’ve joined with a few of my blogging friends to bring you not only one fall-themed DIY project or recipe, but several. Enjoy!

You’ll definitely want to check out these other great Halloween DIY projects and recipes, too!

DIY Witch Hat Headband – Busy Creating Memories
DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub – Food Fun Family
DIY Dorothy Halloween Costume for Adults – Style on Main
Quick and Easy Faux Gilded Pumpkins – How Was Your Day?
Pumpkin Salted Caramel Poke Cake – Diana Rambles
Easy Holiday Wood Photo Frame – Casa Moncada
DIY Mummy Pumpkin Halloween Craft – The Eyes of a Boy
Pumpkin Spice Latte Scrub – Views from the ‘Ville

DIY Makeup Remover Pads

Jody — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:32:41 +0000

I used to buy fancy makeup remover pads from the beauty section at my favorite store, but then I discovered essential oils and all that they could do for you and your skin. I have tried to replace many of the chemical-filled beauty products on my bathroom counter with DIY versions, and these Makeup Remover Pads are one of my favorites.

Not only does making them at home instead of buying at the store save you tons of money and are safer for your skin but I feel like they work better than even the more expensive, higher end versions. These cleansing pads wash and moisturize your face every time you use them, whether you wear makeup or not. Lavender and Frankincense essential oils are cleansing but they also help restore skin with anti-aging properties and give it a youthful glow that you will love.

How to Make Your Own Makeup Remover/Face Wash Pads

You will need:

Note: affiliate links are used below to show you where you can purchase the supplies needed to make the makeup remover pads.

¼ to ½ cup Distilled water
1 tsp. Castile soap (get it here)
1 tsp. Witch hazel (get it here)
1 tsp. Coconut oil (get it here)
5 drops Lavender essential oil (get it here)
5 drops Frankincense essential oil (get it here)
4 ounce mason jars (get mason jars here)
Cotton pads (get them here)

Directions:

Pour ¼ cup distilled water in a mason jar.
Add witch hazel, castile soap, coconut oil, lavender essential oil and frankincense essential oil to the jar.
Replace lid and ring; shake well to combine ingredients.
Place cotton pads in the jar to the top or until they stop absorbing the liquid. I like to remove the stack and flip it upside down in the jar so the top ones are on the bottom and can absorb more water.

To use: Remove a pad from the jar and gently wipe your face in a circular motion to remove makeup, dirt, and oil from face.
Use morning and night for best results.

Here’s an easy printable recipe for you:

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DIY Makeup Remover Pads

Ingredients

¼ to ½ cup Distilled water
1 tsp. Castile soap
1 tsp. Witch hazel
1 tsp. Coconut oil
5 drops Lavender essential oil
5 drops Frankincense essential oil
4 ounce mason jars
Cotton pads (get them here)

Instructions

Pour ¼ cup distilled water in jar.
Add witch hazel, castile soap, coconut oil, lavender essential oil and frankincense essential oil.
Replace lid and ring, shake well to combine ingredients.
Place cotton pads in the jar to the top or until they stop absorbing the liquid, I like to remove the stack and flip it upside down in the jar so the top ones are on the bottom and can absorb more water.

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Enjoy!

Rocky Mountain Oils NEW Kids Line

Lolli — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:10:16 +0000

If you’ve seen any of my recent DIY beauty products (like this week’s cinnamon lip balm or last week’s cinnamon lip scrub…which obviously go perfectly together!), then you may have noticed a relatively new partnership that I’ve had in the works since earlier this summer. (Note: links below are affiliate links. Prices are super low for you, and I get a small commission if you decide to buy something. Never any pressure from me!)

I have been using essential oils for years, but I hadn’t found “my perfect match” essential oil company until recently. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be working with Rocky Mountain Oils. Their quality exceeds expectations, and their prices are fantastic. I love that I can order a single oil or 10 oils any time. No commitment. No membership. No middle man.

Today, Rocky Mountain Oils (RMO) introduced their Kids Line, a line of essential oils diluted with fractionated coconut oil so they’re safe to use on kids (2 and older), and conveniently packaged in roller bottles for easy application.

Find out about the RMO Kids Line Launch!

PS – I know this is the Kids Line, but I swear I am using these rollers just as much as the kids are!

NEW RMO Kids Line Oils

The following oils are available for $14.95 each (10 ml roller bottles):

Kids Daily Kit (Get four favorites for a discount)

CREATE YOUR OWN RMO KIDS KIT

You can create your own RMO Kids Line Kit using the Buy 3 Get 1 Free discount. Choose any three Kids Line blends (or multiples of your favorite blend) and then click “Select Your Free Gift” in the shopping cart. Note that this offer may end, so don’t delay!

#KidsWinWithRMO Photo Contest and Sweepstakes

Want to WIN some free oils from the new Kids Line? Check out the details below for 10 chances to win the entire Kids Line!

Facebook #KidsWinWithRMO Photo Contest (September 1-12)

Upload photo on RMO Facebook page using #KidsWinWithRMO Photo Contest tab on left-hand side of page
Explain in caption which Kids Line blend you’re most excited about
Click “Enter” to submit your entry
The 5 entries with the most likes will each win the ENTIRE Kids Line

Instagram #KidsWinWithRMO Photo Sweepstakes (September 1-12)

Upload photo on personal, public Instagram account
Explain in caption which Kids Line blend you’re most excited about
Use #KidsWinWithRMO hashtag in caption of post
5 random entries will each win the ENTIRE Kids Line

*You can enter once on Facebook and once on Instagram

Which oils are you most eager to try?

Disclaimer: The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Neither Rocky Mountain Oils nor its products are intended for the purpose of diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.

DIY Cinnamon Lip Balm

Jody — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:27:49 +0000

Not only is homemade lip balm super easy to make, it saves you money and contains no artificial flavors, colorings, or preservatives, which means that it is much better for your skin.

Cinnamon has the benefits of tasting and smelling fantastic (it’s one of my favorite scents and flavors ever!), and it also acts as a natural colorant for your lip balm. Cinnamon oil is known to work as a temporary lip plumper, being a “hot oil” you only want to use it in conjunction with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Coconut oil and Vitamin E condition and restore healthy lips in the hot or cold weather.

Note: I have included links to purchase the ingredients that you need that you might not have at home already. The links are affiliate links, which means that I earn a small commission if you happen to make a purchase, but the prices are never higher for you.

How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Lip Balm

Ingredients:

8 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 tablespoon Coconut oil
1 tablespoon Beeswax pastilles
1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

**To up the conditioning factor in the winter you could also add in 1 tablespoon shea butter to the pot while melting your mixture.

You will also need:
Small makeup pots

You can also pour your lip gloss into these tubes if you prefer it that way.

Directions:

Place beeswax, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium low heat and stir frequently until completely melted. (Add shea butter as well, if desired).
Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon essential oil and Vitamin E oil.
Carefully pour into pots or tubes.
Allow to cool completely until set, leave undisturbed for 3 to 4 hours.
Keep in a cool dry place, the beeswax helps it stay firm but will melt if left in hot car or somewhere similar.

This recipe makes approximately 8 small pots.

Enjoy!