I’m sure many of you have seen these items at the mall or in catalogs and yes they are very pretty and very expensive. I’m going to show you how to make scrubs that are easy, fun and extremely cost effective when you make them yourselves. Your friends and family […]
Fast and Simple Gifts
Melt & Pour Soap This is a fun and easy item for those last minute gift ideas that you are looking for. You could make several of these soaps and put into a small gift basket, wrap it up all pretty and it is perfect for neighbor or co-worker gifts. […]
Simple and Easy Gifts – Melt & Pour Soap
These Room Sprays are so much fun to make and they make your house smell yummy! This is a super simple and fast item to make. It just takes a few minutes, (I think it takes longer to choose a fragrance). Items to Collect: Water 5 ml Fragrance or Essential […]
Simple and Easy Gifts – Room Sprays
Christmas is right around the corner and if you are like me, you are looking for some fast and simple projects to help stock your gift closet for those friends and relatives that give you a surprise visit. We have some fantastic recipes that are 30 minutes or less from […]
Blast from the Past: Bath Salts and Fizzies
1 To round out my cleaning spree and to finally be able to kick my feet up. I will be sharing with you my final home made, in a pinch what do I do, cleaning supplies. I will be showing you an easy All-Purpose Floor Cleaner and a Wood Floor Cleaner. […]
Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies – Floor Cleaner
3 Now that I am making some progress on my very large task of spring cleaning my home in winter, I thought that I should make some air fresheners. I will share with you a few of my favorites, such as: Room Spray, Carpet Deodorizer, and in-sink disposer cleaning! Now this […]
Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies – Air Freshener
4 Since I have been making great progress on my new kitchen I thought, why not make some simple cleaning products for the bathroom? This is a great idea and an even better way to try out my new cleaning ingredients. What I’m looking for is a non-abrasive cleaner, toilet bowl […]
Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies – Bathroom Cleaners
4 Well today I’m back at it. I’m going to try and tackle another area in my home that is highly neglected. Yes, it is the OVEN! I have been procrastinating when it comes to the oven and I’ll tell you it is mainly because I really do not want to […]
Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies – Oven Cleaner
Oh no! I am out of my favorite cleaning product! What can I do? Help, my hair is a mess and I definitely do not want to run to the store. Does this sound familiar? It sure does for me. I recently decided to do a little extra cleaning in […]
Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies – Multi-Surface Cleaner
LuAnn emailed me asking for help formulating a face cleanser for mature skin. I decided on making a that is oil based then gently washed off. I chose this style because it is effective at cleansing the skin while still being gentle. This type of cleanser is designed to be […]
LuAnn’s Oil Face Cleanser
I love nothing more than a sunny day, and lounge chair and the sound of sprinklers running in the background. While I still get beautifully sunny days, a lounge chair and the sound of sprinklers are tough to find here in Beijing. I manage by sitting on a park bench […]
Lazy Days of Summer Lotion Bar
Next week is Pioneer Day and I’m still in the mode of RED, WHITE and BLUE celebrations! I love bath or shower oils. I love the way my skin feels afterward: soft, silky and conditioned. They are also an excellent way to perfume your body and your bathroom. One other […]