I don’t know why, but I’ve been bothered with dry lips recently. Maybe its from pool chlorine, or just the hot weather. But really, I’ve had nearly winter level dry lips the past few weeks! So I’ve upped my lip care regimen to make sure I’m keeping my lips moisturized with lip scrubs and lip balms, and its really been helping! But I felt like I wanted a more summery lip scrub the other day. So I created this fun Watermelon Sugar Lip Scrub! I love watermelon, so you know that I love this lip scrub! It’s just so bright,… [Read More]
Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub
I love all things blue! I actually styled our front porch with an aqua color scheme, I love it so much. It’s just so calming and pretty. I also love blueberries, but more because they taste so good, though being blue is a plus! I had accidentally squished a few of the blueberries I was snacking on the other day, and was reminded that their juice has a very strong color. I wondered if that color could hold up enough to dye something like a sugar scrub, and I wasn’t disappointed! Here’s how to make a naturally colored aqua Blueberry… [Read More]
Honey Oatmeal Homemade Face Mask
A great way to relax during the summer is with some quiet spa time. But you don’t have to pay to go to a fancy spa for the experience! Instead, have a fun spa day at home! You can save even more money by making your own DIY beauty products. One of my newest favorite homemade beauty products is this Honey Oatmeal Homemade Face Mask. It leaves my skin feeling so good! This all natural homemade face mask is so quick and easy to make! And it makes my skin feel so wonderfully moisturized and leaves it looking great! Honey… [Read More]
DIY Chalky Paint Clock Makeover
Don’t you just love a good thrift store makeover? I found this cute round clock at Goodwill the other day, but wasn’t that much of a fan of the wood pattern it had. So I decided to paint it. But even better than just painting it, I painted it with a quick DIY chalky paint I made using a paint sample! Follow my steps to find out how to do your own DIY Chalky Paint Clock Makeover! I haven’t seen many clocks with the days of the week on the inside! That’s why I couldn’t pass this inexpensive clock by just… [Read More]
Red, White, and Blue Homemade Soap
The Fourth of July is nearly here! I felt like making a red, white, and blue homemade beauty product, but I wanted to do something a little different this time. So I decided to make my own soap! If you’ve never made your own bar soap before, its actually really easy. Follow my simple tutorial to make your own Red, White, and Blue Homemade Soap! The addition of cocoa butter in this red, white, and blue homemade soap makes it extra moisturizing! You can use it for your hands, face, or body. When you buy your soap blocks, don’t worry about getting a… [Read More]
Tangerine Sugar Body Scrub
I don’t know about you guys, but to me, summertime is citrus time! There’s something about the bright colors and fresh scent of citrus fruits that reminds me of bright sunshine, warm days, and outdoor fun! Usually I get my citrus fill with things like delicious homemade lemonade. But this year, I wanted something a little extra. So I put together this easy (and refreshing) Tangerine Sugar Body Scrub! My bottle of tangerine essential oil calls it a “cheering” oil, and I believe it! Who couldn’t feel brighter and happier around the delicious scent of tangerine! Combine it with exfoliating sugar and… [Read More]
DIY Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging
I’ve been wanting to make my own embroidery hoop wall art for a while! The last thing I made with an embroidery hoop was a pretty kite embroidery hoop craft, and before that I made a Christmas ornament. But the other day I felt like doing something bigger with embroidery hoops! Eventually I settled on a trio of hoops, and found some pretty, old scrap fabric in my closet. The end result is beautiful, and will make great door or wall decor! Here’s how to make your own DIY Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging! The great thing about June is that it’s right… [Read More]
Coconut Lime Whipped Body Butter
Keeping your skin moisturized can be just as difficult during the summer as it is during the winter! I know that I in particular have problems with pool chlorine drying out my skin. Luckily I found an easy way to counter it- with body butter! Like lotion, body butter is very moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling great. For an easy, all-natural, lightly scented body butter, try this DIY Coconut Lime Whipped Body Butter! Despite being called body “butter” I’ve actually never come across a body butter that used true dairy butter, and neither does mine, so this is a vegan… [Read More]
