I love making my own soy candles! It’s so easy, I can scent them how I want, and I can color them how I want! Since Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up, I’ve been seeing a lot of green-themed things online. So I thought it’d be fun to make a DIY green candle! I plan to use this candle throughout spring, not just on Saint Patrick’s Day, so I didn’t make it too heavily themed. But I did add some pretty sprinkles on top for a pop of pizazz! Here’s how to make your own DIY Green Shamrock Candle! While… [Read More]
20 Beautiful DIY Candle Tutorials
When it comes to homemade gifts, there are few things as nice and useful as a beautiful scented candle! Who doesn’t love to burn candles? Since it’s so easy to make your own candles, I have so many candles now that you could say I have quite a “collection”! Besides being given as a gift, they can be used in your decor to create beautiful centerpieces or vignettes. A few days ago I was looking for more inspiration for a future candle project and I found some beautiful DIY Candle Tutorials that I can’t wait to share with you. Best of all,… [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]
Herbal Muscle Soak
Aches and pains are just a natural part of life- from working out, gardening, moving furniture, lifting up our babies, or other everyday activities. It interrupts your day and often keeps you from doing what needs to get done, but it doesn’t always have to. Minor aches and sometimes even more troublesome pains can be alleviated using this all-natural Herbal Muscle Soak! Simple ingredients that you are likely to already have on hand can help loosen joints, relax muscles, and chase away pain in this sore muscle bath soak. Of course I included my favorite essential oils, as they are… [Read More]
Working Man Hand and Foot Salve
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I have a hubby who works with his hands and is on his feet all day- this means rough, cracked, and callused hands and tired feet. Store-bought creams and salves often can’t do the job, not to mention that they are filled with questionable ingredients that often do more harm than good. But this recipe is not only thick, conditioning, and healing for hands and feet- it is made from quality, natural ingredients! And it only takes a few minutes to mix together! This Working Man Hand and Foot Salve makes a… [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]
7 Creative DIY Lamp Projects
Have you ever made your own lamp? It’s a lot easier than it sounds! All you need is a lamp kit and some creativity, and you can easily build or upcycle your own pretty lamp! What a great way to get a lamp that fits in perfectly with your decor! Take a look at these 7 Creative DIY Lamp Projects for inspiration! Lamp kits (AKA lamp repair kits) are really inexpensive! As a result, you can easily build a beautiful lamp for much lower cost than a commercial equivalent! They also aren’t difficult to put together. However, if at any point you’re… [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]
