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DIY Matcha Tea Soap

Making your own soap is a great way to be able to incorporate ingredients you are in control of, and customize them to suit your needs. This DIY soap recipe is made with the idea of keeping your skin healthy and balanced. It will help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and clear up blemishes, while balancing the oil and moisture in your skin. Here's how to make your own DIY Matcha Tea Soap! For ... Read More about DIY Matcha Tea Soap

Chocolate Heart Cookies with Raspberry Liqueur Icing

Show your love by giving your valentine a plate of crunchy chocolate cookies with raspberry liqueur icing this Valentine’s Day! These cookies are almost too pretty to eat, but really, how could anyone resist? These treats are for adults, of course, but there are instructions below for a non-alcoholic version, too. Here's how to make some gorgeous (and delicious) Chocolate Heart Cookies with ... Read More about Chocolate Heart Cookies with Raspberry Liqueur Icing

Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs

These are so cute, and would make great homemade gifts for Mother's Day, birthdays, or Valentine's Day! I know, it may seem a bit early to be thinking about Valentine's Day, but actually it's less than 2 months away! And if you're planning to give a homemade gift, it never hurts to start planning out what you want to make ahead of time! Anyone would appreciate the wonderful scent and color of ... Read More about Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs

All Natural DIY Vapor Rub

Christmas may be over, but winter sure isn't! Depending on where you live it may be just starting, or in full swing! Which means it's now the time for coughs and colds. But this year, rather than reaching for that little blue jar of vapor rub, why not make your own All Natural DIY Vapor Rub made with essential oils! Did you know it's possible to be allergic to conventional vapor rub? Some ... Read More about All Natural DIY Vapor Rub

Homemade White Bread

There's a lot to be said in favor of wheat bread, multi-grain breads, etc. But sometimes all you want is white bread. Plain, semi-soft, non-chewy white bread to enjoy as a sandwich, or just with butter. Well, you don't need to go buy an unhealthy commercial version full of additives if you're craving white bread. Instead, enjoy the healthiest white bread possible- Homemade White Bread! This ... Read More about Homemade White Bread

New Year’s Eve Milano Cookies

Can you believe it's almost time for a new year? It's seems like this year was just starting! But it's nearly time to ring in the next year, which means you'll need some yummy treats to help you celebrate! To keep your New Year's Eve fun and stress free, these semi-homemade cookies use commercial cookies as a base. But I'm going to show you how to change them up into something fun, festive, and ... Read More about New Year’s Eve Milano Cookies