DIY cleaning products are one of my favorite things to make because I am saving money and keeping chemicals out of my home while serving a useful purpose. One thing that needs regular cleaning, and I don’t mean a quick rinse, is the kitchen garbage disposal. Even if you flush hot water down it every day, bacteria builds up and causes not so pleasant odors to occur. I like to make a double batch of this DIY Garbage Disposal Cleaner to keep on the counter to make it easy to freshen my disposal daily. No more garbage disposal smells and… [Read More]
DIY Liquid Dish Soap
If you have ever worried about the chemicals that are in your home cleaning products, then you have likely decided to try making your own. With items like sulfates, formaldehyde, and triclosan in many cleaning products, it’s no wonder so many have turned to making their own at home. Homemade cleaning products let you have control over the ingredients, as well as keep your cleaning costs down. One common cleaning item that we use daily is dish soap, and luckily, making your own DIY Liquid Dish Soap is really easy! When you make your own DIY liquid dish soap you… [Read More]
Easy Homemade Pickled Onions
A quick trip through Panera for a panini sandwich turned out to be life changing! Well, at least in the culinary sense. I happened upon this delicious little sandwich that was made even better by the pickled onions that topped it, and I was hooked on the flavor. I immediately had to try making my own at home and it was so easy that they are now a permanent condiment on all of our sandwiches, salads, and we have been known to snack on them right out of the jar! Here’s how to make your own Easy Homemade Pickled Onions!… [Read More]
Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger
I remember as a child born in the late 70’s that our house and porch was often a gallery of macrame planters and wall hangings. Elaborate braided and knotted creations dotted with big wooden beads that held a variety of things like ferns and spider plants. My mom loved her macrame and I thought doing a modernized version might be a really fun spring or summer craft project! Here is my DIY Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger! While this yarn macrame plant hanger looks like a complex DIY, it’s actually not that difficult! It’s really just a cleverly created arrangement of knotted… [Read More]
Gnome Tea Cup Fairy Garden
As soon as spring hits my mind turns to gardening- outdoors, in containers, and yes, one of my favorite hobbies- gnome and fairy gardens! Even though I am quite the coffee drinker and could easily down a cup of coffee this big, as soon as I saw this big mug I knew it was destined for something else… and that came in the form of a simple and sweet DIY fairy garden to decorate my desk. I will build a small world in just about any container I can get my hands on and enjoyed creating this little Gnome Tea… [Read More]
Jasmine Himalayan Salt Scrub
I am not one to jump on every DIY beauty product craze that comes along, but sugar and salt scrubs are an important part of my beauty routine. Then when Himalayan salt became all the rage I had to research it and find out what the fuss was about. It has now become one of my favorite bases to use in my scrubs because of its wonderful therapeutic properties for your skin- as an exfoliant and detoxifier! Try it for yourself in this luxurious DIY Jasmine Himalayan Salt Scrub! Himalayan sea salt is the purest salt and found in ancient sea… [Read More]
Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies
I don’t think anyone enjoys cleaning their bathrooms. And they have to be cleaned so frequently! Since I wanted to spend less time cleaning my bathrooms, I went looking for things that could help speed up the chore. I found a few commercial products that might have done the job, but they were made with too many chemicals for me to use them comfortably. On top of that, the cost of buying them every month would have quickly added up! So I decided to make my own frugal DIY cleaning solution! Thanks to these DIY Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies you… [Read More]
Lemongrass and Chamomile Foot Scrub
After a long day at work, after shopping, or just because you need a little pampering, this foot scrub is a much needed treat for your feet! Natural ingredients will leave your feet soft, moisturized, and re-energized. In a pretty Mason jar with a handmade tag it makes a great handmade beauty gift for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or just a pick-me-up for friends and family! Made with mostly pantry ingredients, this pretty homemade foot scrub is easy and inexpensive while giving you a mini spa experience at home. Here’s how to make your own Lemongrass and Chamomile Foot Scrub!… [Read More]
