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Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Freshener

DIY Multipurpose Freshener As you can tell I am a huge fan of essential oils and will put them in just about anything because I truly believe that they work. From recipes to household cleaners to my face wash, I love to use them not only for the benefit of knowing they are natural and safe but because they smell amazing! This DIY multi purpose freshener uses only 2 items that you probably have at ... Read More about Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Freshener

Homemade Lemon Lavender Dishwasher Tablets

By Jody Smith

I love making my own dishwasher tablets because it saves me a ton of money, smells divine, and gives me a sense of accomplishment and control over my choices. Not to mention that a mason jar of these hanging out on the counter just looks pretty! They leave your dishes clean ( I use them in a combination with vinegar as my rinse aid in the dispenser) and smell so fresh and bright. These Homemade ... Read More about Homemade Lemon Lavender Dishwasher Tablets

Make Your Own Italian Seasoning Mix

By Jody Smith

Here's another great DIY recipe in the Nesting Skills Series - homemade Italian Seasoning! It may be easier to just buy this stuff, but if you're ever in a bind and need to whip up your own this is a great recipe. This seasoning mix is delicious added to olive oil for dipping crusty bread or just used as you would store bought Gourmet Italian Seasoning Blend. One of the great things about ... Read More about Make Your Own Italian Seasoning Mix

Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars

By Jody Smith

Time for Spring, which means all things need to be renewed and freshened up. Make sure your skin gets special treatment too with some frugal homemade beauty products. These Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars are a great way to soften and scent the skin- leaving it glowing for hot weather clothes. Much like traditional body scrubs but in a more solid form, you use these in the shower to slough off ... Read More about Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars

Homemade Vanilla Whipped Body Butter

By Jody Smith

This homemade Cinnamon Vanilla whipped body butter is an easy, luxurious way to pamper yourself or someone else. This scent is fabulous for year round. 4 ingredients make a body butter that smells good enough to eat yet is moisturizing and softening for your skin! I purchase my shea butter online and it goes pretty far, I'm able to make several batches of body butter plus a few other homemade ... Read More about Homemade Vanilla Whipped Body Butter

Nesting Skills: Homemade Taco Seasoning

By Jody Smith

The Nesting Skills Series is all about making your own home-made versions for various store-bought products. You can see all the posts in the Nesting Skills Archive here. Today I have a fabulous recipe for homemade taco seasoning mix to share. It's usually frightening to read the list of ingredients on the back of of store bought mixes! A number of taco mixes include silica and MSG not to ... Read More about Nesting Skills: Homemade Taco Seasoning