I love the smells of fall- the spicy scent of cinnamon and clove, the warm and inviting scent of vanilla, bright and fresh orange. I used to burn candles, melt wax tarts, and use plug-ins and sprays to get my home smelling like a crisp fall day. These days I am trying harder to go natural and replace harmful artificial ingredients in my home with essential oils or other safe and natural ingredients. I started experimenting with coconut oil and beeswax as a base and then mixed in some of my favorite baking ingredients to come up with these DIY… [Read More]
DIY Dog Bone Frame
Do you have a sweet pet that you treasure and want to give their picture a place of honor? You don’t have to run out and buy an expensive frame at a home decor store or pet boutique when you can make this adorable one at home for just $2! This is a really fun project for kids (or adults) to create and is great to keep or give away to another dog lover in your life! Follow my easy tutorial to make this DIY Dog Bone Frame! Unfortunately many of the healthier brands of dog treats (Blue Buffalo, Organix,… [Read More]
DIY Dish Washing and Drying Mitt
If you want to get your dishes done fast, you have to use the right tools! Why work with an old fashioned sponge and kitchen towel when you can make one of these handy mitts! This mitt can be created out of any kitchen towel, making it very inexpensive and highly customizable. It can also be used to either wash or dry your dishes, making it very useful! Make this DIY Dish Washing and Drying Mitt and get your dishes done fast and easy! I made my DIY dish washing mitt out of a green kitchen hand towel with a cute little watermelon… [Read More]
10 Homemade Dog Toys
Dog toys aren’t cheap. Even if your dog is small, toys can be pretty pricey. And if your dog tears up toys quickly, the costs add up fast! If you want to keep your dog stocked with toys, but don’t want to spend a ton of money on them, you should consider making your own dog toys! They can be very quick and easy to make! Check out these 10 Homemade Dog Toys for ideas! While you can upcycle a lot of things into new dog toys, the only thing you can’t make yourself is the squeakers. We bought a… [Read More]
Homemade Herbal Burn Salve
When trying to heal myself inside or outside I hate using products that contain a plethora of unnatural ingredients. Chemicals that you cannot even pronounce just can’t be that good for you! So I often use essential oils and other natural ingredients to create homemade products- they save money and are much better for you. This homemade burn salve helps heal, acts as an antiseptic, and can help alleviate pain from minor sun or other types of burns. Follow this simple tutorial to make your own Homemade Herbal Burn Salve! I am not attempting to dispense medical advice, rather I… [Read More]
10 Adorable Free Spring Crochet Patterns
Knowing how to crochet is a really valuable skill! Not only can you make things that are useful, like clothes, but you can also make accessories, toys, and decorations! All you need is the right color yarn and a good pattern and you can make pretty crocheted items for any season or holiday! And there are so many free crochet patterns available online! If you know how to crochet, try out your skills on one of these 10 Adorable Free Spring Crochet Patterns! 10 Adorable Free Spring Crochet Patterns 1. Crocheted Spring Hat Isn’t this just the cutest crocheted hat?… [Read More]
Easy DIY Way to Revive an Old Lamp Shade
I had this ugly old lamp that I kept looking at. I wanted to do something about it, but I was a little intimidated, so I put it off for a while. Then one day I decided to try updating it, and if it worked out great. If not, oh well it was ugly anyway! It turned out to be a very easy process with a great result, so I’m glad I tried! If you’ve got an old lamp that could use some help, take a look at this Easy DIY Way to Revive an Old Lamp Shade! This may… [Read More]
Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub
I’m sure I’m not alone in experiencing dry skin during the winter. There’s just something about the cold air and sharp winter wind that dries out my skin within minutes! Luckily I discovered how easy it is to make my own homemade body scrubs, or I’m sure I’d be spending a small fortune on lotion! This Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub is wonderfully moisturizing, and all-natural. It’s one of my favorite sugar scrubs all year long, but especially during the winter. If you want beautiful moisturized skin, you’ve got to give it a try! Doesn’t this lemon sugar scrub look lovely?… [Read More]
