Rebecca D. Dillon is a soapmaker, DIY-er and blogger whose life is controlled daily by a dachshund. You can learn more about Rebecca by checking out her bio. Or discover more great skin care & beauty recipes by subscribing to Soap Deli News blog via email.
Mango Margarita Pitcher Recipe: How to Make Blended Frozen Margaritas
Learn how to make a frozen mango margarita recipe with real mango to enjoy with your favorite dishes or when entertaining guests. This mango margarita pitcher recipe is perfect for summer parties and makes a refreshing summer cocktail. Frozen Pitcher Mango Margaritas In the summer, I like to switch to fruity drinks, like this frozen mango margarita recipe. Even though this has calories from alcohol, there’s no added sugar. Instead,…
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How to Make Dandelion Lotion Bars Using Dandelion Oil Plus Benefits
Learn how to make dandelion lotion bars to moisturize skin as part of your natural skin care routine for healthy skin. Easier to make than traditional lotion formulas, these solid lotion bars are made with dandelion infused oil for a bit of plant magic. These DIY hard lotion bars are a solid form of homemade lotion. They are easy to use and perfect for travel. This natural body moisturizer recipe…
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How to Make Almond Pulp Cookies (Vegan Cookie Recipe)
Learn how to make almond pulp cookies. If you make your own homemade almond milk, you can use the leftover almond pulp to make these vegan lemon almond cookies. This is a delicious cookie recipe made with real almond pulp and lemon juice for a fresh citrus flavor. It’s crunchy on the sides with a soft center. In addition, this dessert recipe is gluten free, egg free, dairy free and…
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Nut Milk Recipe: How to Make 2-Ingredient Homemade Almond Milk
Learn how to make almond milk at home and discover almond milk benefits. This homemade nut milk recipe is easier to make than you might think, and you can save a lot of money by making your own. This healthy drink requires just two ingredients and there’s no added sugar. As homemade almond milk has healthy fats compared to cow’s milk, it makes a great dairy free alternative for drink…
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How to Make Coconut Milk Popsicles (Kiwi Strawberry Popsicle Recipe)
Make these coconut milk popsicles for healthy frozen summer treats. This tasty fruit popsicle recipe is made with kiwi and strawberries, coconut milk and chia seeds. It is low sugar and dairy free. Kiwi Strawberry Popsicles With Coconut Milk In the summer, I prefer to eat my fruit in the form of tasty homemade popsicles. Since I (try to really hard to be) dairy free, I make coconut milk popsicles.…
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How to Make Dandelion Infused Oil Plus Ways to Use It
Learn how to make dandelion oil. Plus discover ways to use dandelion infused oil for skin care. This herbal infused oil can be used alone or in DIY beauty recipes to get the benefits of dandelion for natural skin care recipes. Topics covered include how to harvest dandelions to make herbal oil infusions, uses for dandelion body oil, tips and methods for making herb infused oil and dandelion recipe ideas.…
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How to Make Frozen Mango Pineapple Mocktails: Fruit Mocktail Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious mango and pineapple mocktail recipe. This simple mocktail is perfect for summer entertaining or relaxing on a hot day. Mocktails are non-alcoholic frozen drinks suitable for both adults and children. You can use fresh or frozen fruit for these frozen fruit mocktails without alcohol for tasty summer slushies everyone will love. Frozen Pineapple and Mango Mocktail While I don’t mind enjoying an adult beverage…
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How to Make Vegan Eggplant Bacon: Crispy Vegetable Bacon Recipe
Learn how to make an eggplant bacon recipe as a vegetable bacon substitute. This crispy eggplant bacon is an excellent vegan or vegetarian alternative for breakfast or sandwiches. It’s healthy and easy to make. Vegan Eggplant Bacon Perhaps one of the hardest foods to give up is bacon when switching to a vegan lifestyle. Bacon is delicious on its own, on sandwiches and in salads. However, bacon is full of…
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Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe with Ginger Icing
Learn how to make a lemon bundt cake with ginger icing. This cake is a delicious dessert for any occasion. Baked with fresh lemon squeezed lemon and citrus zest, this dense moist cake also boasts a ginger glaze for a sophisticated flavor that your family and guests will love. Even if you’ve never made a bundt cake, I have some tips to make this lemon bundt cake from scratch with…
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Watermelon and Jicama Salad Recipe: Fruit Salad for Summer Parties
This recipe for watermelon salad makes a fun and unique party food for your Fourth of July party or summer cookouts. It’s a hydrating and refreshing summer fruit salad recipe that has a beautiful presentation and unique flavor. Keep reading to discover more about jicama. Plus learn how to make this watermelon and jicama salad as a healthy treat for your outdoor summer parties. Watermelon Jicama Salad With Blueberries It’s…
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How to Make Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles with Coconut Milk
Learn how to make healthy watermelon kiwi popsicles as a delicious summer treat for both kids and adults. These homemade fruit popsicles are made using a combination of fresh watermelon and kiwi along with coconut milk for a tasty summertime treat. Fruit pops are easy to make at home. These homemade fruit pops are naturally sweetened with stevia rather than sugar. They are made with real fruit by layering watermelon,…
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How to Make Zucchini Noodles with Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Learn how to make alfredo zucchini noodles with a delicious homemade sauce. This keto-friendly dish is full of flavor. It’s an easy low carb recipe that’s perfect for dinner after a busy day. Even though the sauce is homemade, it’s an easy homemade alfredo sauce that only requires a few ingredients to make for the perfect zucchini noodle alfredo. Alfredo Zucchini Noodles Zucchini noodles are a great substitute for pasta…
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How to Make Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Learn how to make a delicious, cheesy pasta salad to enjoy as a filling meal. This cheese tortellini pasta salad with Italian dressing makes an easy light main dish or side dish. You can prepare it ahead of time, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. This summer tortellini salad is served cold, so it’s the perfect dish to consume after a hot day. Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad During the summer,…
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Relax and Unwind Naturally with HempSmart Smart Drops
CBD oil is a great way to help our bodies relax and unwind. Not only does it help to tame anxious thoughts, it also offers other natural benefits. Hempsmart™ Smart Drops make it easier than ever to enjoy taking hemp extract as a health and wellness supplement. Explore how to use Smart Drops, learn about their benefits, and discover why I love this wellness focused brand. This post is sponsored…
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How to Make Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Broccoli (Vegan Recipe)
This recipe for crispy zucchini fritters is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. These savory vegetable fritters are vegan and low calorie. They are easy to make and freeze well, so they are perfect for meal prepping. Keep reading to discover how to make vegan zucchini fritters with chickpea flour and get tips for cooking fritters along with serving suggestions. Vegan Zucchini Fritters Each year from mid to late summer,…
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Patriotic Marshmallow Pops with Fruit for 4th of July Parties
These patriotic marshmallow pops are the perfect dessert for your 4th of July party. They are easy to make, and you can make them ahead of time. Both kids and adults will love this patriotic party food. Red, White and Blue Patriotic Marshmallow Pops I love summer parties. There’s just something about sitting outside with friends enjoying the sunshine. Summer nights are usually still warm, but sometimes we need a…
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Low Carb Cauliflower Fritters (Pancakes) with Cheese and Almond Flour
Learn how to make cauliflower pancakes, also known as cauliflower fritters. These low carb cauliflower fritters with cheese make an excellent savory breakfast or snack. They can also replace bread in a sandwich or be served as a side dish for a light lunch or dinner. Low Carb Cauliflower Fritters I’m always trying to add more vegetables to my diet. These low carb cauliflower fritters are a delicious way to…
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Eggplant Margherita: Low Carb Margherita Pizza Recipe
Learn how to make Margherita pizza with eggplant and basil. This low carb pizza is both vegetarian and low in calories. So it makes a healthy weeknight dinner idea for the whole family. And, since it uses sliced eggplant as the pizza base, each family member can create their own mini eggplant pizzas with their own toppings for a kid-friendly meal. Keep reading to discover how to make your own…
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How to Make Sugar Scrubs (Plus Moisturizing Body Scrub Recipes)
Learn how to make homemade sugar scrubs for glowing skin. This mango strawberry DIY sugar scrub is easy to make, and you’ll learn how to customize your own recipe with different natural exfoliants and oils for your skin’s unique needs. Homemade Body Scrub for Glowing Skin Sugar scrubs are one of the easiest DIY bath and body products to make. You really only need two ingredients to make an easy…
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Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe: Low Calorie Vegetarian Dinner
This roasted tomato Caprese salad is a twist on the classic recipe. Made with tomato, cheese, basil and avocado, this is an easy salad to make as a side dish. It’s also perfect to serve as a vegetarian lunch or dinner idea on hot summer nights. You’ll love how quick and easy this Caprese salad is to prepare, even on busy weeknights. Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad I live in the…
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Carrier Oils for Hair Care Plus Hair Growth Oil Recipe
Discover the best carrier oils for your hair care routine. Learn how carrier oils benefit your hair and scalp and discover how to choose the best oils for hair health based on your unique hair needs. Plus get information on using carrier oils to create your own DIY hair care recipes. As different oils have different benefits, this post will instruct you on how to choose the best oils for…
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How to Make Beet and Spinach Salad: Simple Clean Eating Recipe
Learn how to make a beet and spinach salad for a healthy meal or side dish. This easy clean eating recipe takes just minutes to prepare. So it’s perfect for busy weeknights for families. This healthy summer beet salad can be made with canned beetroot or roasted beets for a slightly different flavor. Beetroot and Spinach Salad I ordered a vegan spinach beet salad from a restaurant a while ago,…
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How to Grow Vegetables from Scraps + Propagating Herbs from Cuttings
Learn how to grow vegetables from scraps with this easy guide on growing window sill plants from kitchen scraps. Plus discover how to propagate herb cuttings to regrow herbs in both water and dirt indoors. Explore these easy garden hacks to save you time and money, while also feeding your family healthy, delicious produce. Growing Vegetables From Scraps Growing your own food is a rewarding experience. However, planting a garden…
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How to Make Baked Eggplant with Chili Lime Seasoning
This low-calorie recipe for baked eggplant is a delicious and healthy side dish for summer. It’s easy to make and has a unique chili lime flavor that compliments several main dishes, including chicken and fish. This nutritious recipe is high in fiber and is made without breadcrumbs. Baked Eggplant Slices It gets hot in Virginia in the summer, so I look for lighter recipes both for a main dish and…
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Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast or Snack
Learn how to bake healthy, low carb almond flour blueberry muffins with this delicious recipe that’s perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. Need a nutritious and delicious way to start your day? This blueberry muffins recipe is the perfect option for a quick meal or snack on the go. Not only is it made without sugar, this low carb breakfast idea is also keto friendly. Therefore, it’s a great…
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Vegetarian Zucchini Boats Recipe: Easy Zucchini Dinner Idea
This vegetarian zucchini boats recipe is a delicious way to use zucchini from your garden as a main dish. It’s easy to make, and you can freeze fresh zucchini to make healthy zucchini dinners anytime throughout the year. Keep reading to discover how to make this easy vegetarian recipe as healthy meal for your family. Healthy Vegetarian Zucchini Boats In the summer, zucchini is often a side dish in my…
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How to Make Painted Terracotta Pots: Watermelon Painted Planter Ideas
Learn how to make painted terracotta pots with a cute watermelon design for fun painted planter ideas for your outdoor home and garden decor. Painted Planter Ideas Need painted planter ideas? These painted terracotta pots are a fun and fresh way to decorate your clay pots for use on your porch or patio. Discover how to paint terracotta flower pots with a cute watermelon design with this easy craft tutorial…
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How to Make Sugar Free Homemade Ketchup with Fresh Tomatoes
Learn how to make homemade ketchup without sugar. This homemade ketchup recipe is naturally sweetened, and it’s low in calories and carbs. It has a bold tomato flavor that goes perfectly with sandwiches or anywhere you need to use ketchup. No Sugar Homemade Ketchup with Fresh Tomatoes Have you read the label on store bought ketchup lately? Most brands have a lot of sugar and even preservatives. Many are also…
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How to Get Hair to Grow Faster: Beauty Tips, Diet Changes + Recipes
Whether you’ve experienced hair loss or your hair isn’t growing as fast as it used to, there are ways to get your hair to grow faster naturally. Learn about the common factors that can contribute to hair loss, discover easy diet changes you can make for healthier looking hair, plus learn how to get hair to grow faster using natural ingredients. Ways to Grow Hair Faster If your hair is…
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How to Use Shield Essential Oil To Clean and Disinfect Your Home
Similar to Thieves essential oil, Shield essential oil also has uses for home and health. This natural blend of essential oils is made in house using high quality, organic oils and is perfect for cleaning, using topically or diffusing. Discover ways to use shield essential oil blend in your home for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, tackling smelly laundry and to create a germ fighting hand soap for your family. Ways…
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Zucchini Ravioli Recipe with Spinach Ricotta Filling: Low Carb Dinner Idea
Make this tasty zucchini ravioli recipe as a low carb dinner idea for your family. This vegetarian zucchini recipe uses the popular summer squash in place of pasta noodles in this delicious meal. They add extra vitamins and minerals to your diet without adding carbs from pasta. So it not only tastes great, it is also an easy way to use extra zucchini from your garden for delicious meal ideas.…
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Crispy Zucchini Chips: Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Recipe
Learn how to make crispy oven baked zucchini chips. Not only is this recipe a healthy and delicious side dish, it’s also a great way to use zucchini when it’s in season in the summer. My crispy zucchini chips are a lightened version of the traditional recipe because they are baked and not fried. I also replaced the egg with an egg substitute for an easy vegan alternative when you…
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Mango Strawberry Fruit Popsicles: Healthy Frozen Treats for Summer
These mango strawberry popsicles make a healthy treat for the summer. Both kids and adults will love these healthy frozen treats, and no one will be any the wiser that they are made without any added sugar. With just three ingredients, these yogurt and fruit popsicles are easy to make, and they last up to three months in the freezer for a fun treat all summer long. Mango Strawberry Popsicles…
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Healthy Zucchini Egg Cups Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast Idea
Enjoy zucchini egg cups as a low carb breakfast idea. Perfect for an on the go breakfast idea or a sit down brunch, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to make, prep and freeze. Zucchini Egg Cups Learn how to make zucchini egg muffins for a low carb, gluten free food. These are perfect for meal prep because you can store them for several days after you make them. If…
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Vegan Zucchini Brownies Recipe: A Healthier Dessert Alternative
Learn how to make a delicious and easy zucchini brownies. This vegan dessert recipe makes a fudgy brownie thanks to the vegan chocolate chips. It is dairy free and doesn’t have eggs, so it’s safe for vegetarians and vegans, as well as those with food sensitivities to those ingredients. My mom and I both love brownies and she enjoys baking them as a treat. Unfortunately, she now has to watch…
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Green Tea Bombs Recipe with Edible Flowers
Learn how to make a green tea bomb recipe. These beautiful green tea globes contain edible flowers for a beautiful cup of hot tea. Tea bombs are like hot chocolate bombs, but they are made with tea instead. These beautiful little tea globes are filled with green tea tucked inside a clear shell made with isomalt. I added a pop of color and more flavor by using dried herbs. These…
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DIY Farmhouse Wreath Plus How to Get A Farmhouse Look in Your Home
Learn how to make a DIY farmhouse wreath with beads. This beautiful modern farmhouse wreath for your front door is simple to make, and it’s easy to change the greenery to fit your home’s colors or to change for the seasons. Plus discover how to get a farmhouse look in your home and give your favorite rooms a farmhouse style makeover. DIY Farmhouse Wreath with Beads You can decorate your…
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How to Make Lavender Shower Steamers without Citric Acid
Learn how to make a lavender shower steamers recipe without citric acid. These easy aromatherapy shower steamers can be made with lavender essential oil or a lavender essential oil blend to help relieve stress and calm your mind. Discover how to make lavender shower steamers. Plus find recipes for lavender essential oil blends you can use to create these homemade shower bombs. DIY Shower Steamers without Citric Acid Showers are…
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Peeps for Easter Treats
Discover how to make chocolate covered Peeps. It’s easy to make these adorable Easter treats! They are sure to be a hit at your Easter gathering or tucked inside an Easter basket. These chocolate dipped marshmallows are also a fun party treat to include in a goody bag for a children’s Easter party. Chocolate Covered Peeps If you’re looking for fun and unique Easter treats, try these Easter marshmallow pops.…
