Spring is a season of renewal. A fresh start. What better way to usher in spring than with self care? This collection of creative self care ideas are the perfect way to get your mindset where it needs to be. (And to finally tackle those New Years goals you may have fallen behind on!) By now you’re probably familiar with the term, self care. And maybe, like many of us…
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Strawberry Lip Balm Recipe for Natural Lip Care with a Pop of Flavor
Looking for a fun DIY beauty recipe for warm weather? This homemade strawberry lip balm recipe is perfect for keeping your lips looking healthy spring through summer. My strawberry lip balm recipe is quick and easy to make, smells great and adds a hint of tint! So it’s the perfect lip care recipe for your natural beauty regimen. There are a number of benefits that come with making this strawberry…
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How to Make Handmade Stamps
I’ve been wanting to try making my own stamps for a while, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I finally got around to it. I think I made it harder than it really was in my head, so I kept putting it off. In the end it wasn’t really difficult, though it did give me a new found appreciation for the artisans that make handmade stamps for a living.…
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DIY Mulling Spices – Homemade Christmas Gift Idea with Printable Labels
Make your own mulling spices in a jar to give as homemade Christmas gifts to co-workers, friends and family. These also make lovely hostess gifts and favors as you can make up several jars at one time. To get started you’ll need a clean empty spice jar or a small mason jar, paint chip samples or decorative papers, washi tape, bakers twine or ribbon, mulling spice ingredients (below), markers (optional),…
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DIY Teacher Gift Bag – Washi Tape and Chalkboard Paint Craft Project
Whether you want to send a special treat to your child’s teacher for back to school or at the end of the school year, this easy to craft DIY Chalkboard Paint Teacher Gift Bag is the perfect wrap for your gift. And since the name is written in chalk, your recipient can later gift it forward or re-use it for storage! For this project I used a 5″x7″ premium cotton…
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DIY Wedding Favor Bag Craft Project
My co-worker is getting married Thanksgiving weekend. So when I received an assorted selection of premium cotton muslin bags from State Line Bag Company one of the first thing I thought of to create with these awesome bags were DIY wedding favors! Decorating the bags to look elegant was easy. I chose to stick with the natural color of the cotton, but if you have certain colors you’re using for…
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DIY Herb Markers or Garden Stakes for Your Garden
Learn how to make customizable DIY herb markers for your garden. These easy garden markers are made using shrinky dink paper for lasting durability. Simply print out the template then design your own garden stakes to mark your herbs, flower or garden vegetables however you like! DIY Herb Markers Now that the threat of frost is finally over here in Southwestern Virginia, I can start some serious outdoor planting. For…
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The Joy of Loose Leaf Teas
I love tea. For me tea is the most wildly wonderful creation for sipping – other than chocolate martinis, of course! It’s perfect breakfast or an afternoon delight and is always soothing when I’ve had a rough day. I prefer hand blended loose leaf teas above and beyond all others, though sadly my first and fondest tea artist is no longer in the business. I now shop from Tea for…
