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.
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Halloween Bark Recipe: How to Make Chocolate Candy Bark
Make this fun Halloween bark recipe for your Halloween party. These easy holiday treats are perfect for all your party tricksters. Try this recipe for making chocolate candy bark to delight all your party guests this fall. Plus learn how to choose the best chocolate for chocolate candy bark, as well as tips on melting and tempering chocolate. Halloween Party Ideas Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not a…
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Pear Oatmeal Recipe with Cinnamon That Tastes Like Homemade Pie
This delicious cinnamon pear oatmeal recipe tastes like homemade pear pie and makes a warm and comforting breakfast idea for heart health. Learn more about the health benefits of oatmeal. Plus how to make my wonderful cinnamon pear oatmeal for you and your family for breakfast! I love pear season. Pears are always such a treat. And once cooked, they become even more delectable as the natural sugars and flavors…
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Halloween Luminary Craft: How to Make DIY Halloween Luminaries
Decorate your home for the holidays with this sugar skull Halloween luminary craft project. Learn how to make DIY Halloween luminaries for your front porch or walkway this fall. Crafted using laundry pod buckets, these upcycled Halloween luminaries are an affordable and fun way to decorate your home for Halloween on a budget. Upcycled Halloween Decorations They say there are two absolutes in life — death and taxes. However, I’m…
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Homemade Floor Cleaners And Other Eco-Friendly Swiffer Alternatives
Are you looking for ways to cut costs while also helping the environment? Learn how to make homemade floor cleaners for mopping. Plus try Turbo Mops reusable microfiber mop pads. They’re compatible with your Swiffer, and are an easy affordable way to save on your weekly cleaning routine, while also reducing waste. This post is sponsored by Turbo Mops. All opinions are my own. It’s bad enough that cleaning your…
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Halloween Bath Bomb DIY Inspired by Pennywise in Stephen King’s IT
Take a ride into the creepy underbelly of horror fiction with this DIY Halloween bath bomb inspired by the clown, Pennywise, in Stephen King’s IT. There’s nothing like killer clowns to announce the arrival of Halloween. This red and yellow Halloween bath bomb features candy sprinkles with tiny eyes that will have you wondering if you’re going to wash down your drain right along with them after a bath in…
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Dollar Tree Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial: An Affordable Fall Decor Idea for Your Front Door
Craft this Dollar Tree pumpkin wreath to decorate your front door for fall. This easy DIY Dollar Tree wreath requires minimal supplies and costs just a few dollars to make. So it’s the perfect Dollar Tree wreath idea for your fall decor if you’re on a tight budget. Life is kind of crazy right now. Nothing is certain. And at times like this you may find that you’re cutting back…
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Exercises for Back Pain Relief from Sitting (Even If You Have Fibromyalgia)
With more of us working from home, or spending time helping kids with schoolwork after working all day, you may find you have back pain or shoulder tension you weren’t experiencing before life through a curveball your way. These easy exercises for back pain relief help to relieve back pain and tension as well as relax tight shoulders. So whether you experience pain from sitting at desk all day, or…
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Halloween Skull Wreath: DIY Halloween Wreath with Dollar Tree Supplies
Learn how to make this Halloween skull wreath to decorate your home this holiday season! This Dollar Tree DIY Halloween wreath offers a beautiful take on a normally macabre element and utilizes Dollar Tree Halloween supplies to save you money. Your neighbors will love this chic Halloween decor idea for your front door! Made using Dollar Tree pastel skulls, this DIY Halloween wreath is not only pretty, it’s also not…
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Pumpkin Spice Room Spray Recipe with Essential Oils for Fall
Learn how to craft a DIY pumpkin spice room spray for fall. This natural room spray recipe is a great way to add a seasonal fragrance to your home. Plus it’s really easy to make! Keep reading to discover how to make a natural fall rooms spray with essential oils. Or try this recipe using a pumpkin spice fragrance oil. There are even ideas for ways to use my warm…
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Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Recipe with Rice: Heart Healthy Fall Dinner Idea
The fall harvest is all about pumpkins. And what better way to enjoy pumpkin than with a seasonal vegetarian pumpkin chili recipe? This vegetarian chili with rice recipe is both healthy and nutritious. It also makes a comforting meal throughout the fall season in under 30 minutes. Fall means pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie. I do enjoy sweet pumpkin foods, but I also really enjoy savory pumpkin…
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Tulsi Ginger Tea Recipe for Digestive Support & Stress Relief
Learn how to make this easy tulsi ginger tea recipe. This adaptogenic tea not only offers digestive and immune support, it can also aid with stress relief when you need it most. Life is stressful. Life since we found ourselves thrust into a seemingly unending game of Jumanji — well, it’s kind of been insane. Right now, myself included, we are all struggling with constant changes. Some of those changes…
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Buffalo Check Pumpkin Decor for Fall: Easy Fall Decor Idea for the Home
Learn how to craft this black and white buffalo check pumpkin decor for fall! This pumpkin inspired fall decor idea for the home is an easy fall craft for adults. It’s made using a Dollar Tree plastic pumpkin bucket and pool noodle, buffalo check fabric, fake floral leaves and a foraged stick. Sewing has never been my strong suit. My mom, who was a home economics major in college in…
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Popcorn Hack: The Frugal Healthy Way to Make Popcorn in a Paper Bag
Learn how to make healthy popcorn in a paper bag using simply popcorn kernels (and nothing else) with this easy and affordable popcorn hack. Despite acquiring our first microwave in the late 70s, it wasn’t until the early 80s that my parents started making microwave popcorn. Instead, we had old school popcorn maker when I was growing up. The brand escapes me now, but it had a large brown metal…
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Pumpkin Butter Recipe: A Fall Favorite to Spice Up Everyday Dishes
Learn how to make a homemade pumpkin butter recipe on the stovetop. Made using minimal ingredients, this pumpkin butter is simply a combination of fresh pumpkin, sugar and spices. Spread this delightful, fall flavored butter on bread and biscuits. Or use it spice your favorite dishes to give them seasonal flare. It’s the perfect addition to pancakes, yogurt and overnight oats. Every fall, I have to make at least one…
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Insect Repellent Essential Oil Blend Recipe for Repelling Mosquitoes
Discover two simple essential oils you can use to create an insect repellent essential oil blend for a roller blend or spray on insect repellent. Plus a brief overview of essential oil safety and what to realistically expect when using essential oils as an insect repellent to naturally repel mosquitoes. Insect Repellent Essential Oils Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil If I were to choose a single insect repellent essential oil, it…
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Astaxanthin for Skin: My Favorite Beauty Supplement and Its Benefits
Learn about the benefits of astaxanthin for skin. Plus discover my favorite beauty supplement that helps fight the visible signs of aging. A Natural Beauty Supplement for Anti-Aging Skin Care It’s really no secret that I’m passionate about natural beauty and natural skin care. I make several DIY beauty products using plant based ingredients like carrier oils, essential oils and herbs. What I don’t make myself, I buy from trusted…
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Thyme Tea Benefits: Plus How to Make Thyme Tea with Recipes
Learn about thyme tea benefits and how to make thyme tea at home with this collection of easy thyme tea recipes for cough and congestion. During a recent bout of seasonal allergies, I decided to try a thyme tea blend I’d recently purchased on Etsy. Having read about thyme tea benefits, I was intrigued to see if thyme tea really was as wonderful as I’d read for easing cough and…
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Mason Jar Night Light: DIY Unicorn Night Light for Unicorn Lovers
Mason jar night lights are an easy way to add conversation worthy home decor to any room on a budget. This tutorial shows you how to make a DIY mason jar night light for kids decorated with a unicorn and rainbow that’s perfect for a little girl’s room. You can also make this easy night light DIY to add a whimsical touch to your favorite reading nook! Keep reading to…
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How Long Does Produce Last? Plus How to Use Ripe Produce to Make Soap
Wondering how long does produce last? Check out these handy tips and tricks for storing fresh fruits and veggies and learn how long your fresh produce will last with proper storage. Plus discover how to use overripe fruit and vegetables to make homemade cold process soap as a fun twist when produce becomes too ripe or soft to eat. I try to eat healthy, which isn’t cheap. I only go…
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Best Essential Oils for Poison Ivy: Plus Three Natural Poison Ivy Remedies
Wondering what are the best essential oils for poison ivy? This post covers the best essential oils for poison ivy to use in natural poison ivy remedies to soothe poison ivy rashes and itching. Discover ten essential oils that help to reduce swelling, itching and pain caused by poison ivy rashes. Plus three easy poison ivy home remedies for making a homemade poison ivy gel, a poison ivy relief spray…
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How to Use Hydrosols: Plus Hydrosol Recipes for Skin, Face and Hair
Hydrosols are a wonderful way to add the benefits of plants to your natural skin care and beauty routine. Learn how to use hydrosols for skin, face and hair and explore my collection of unique hydrosol recipes to craft plant based toners, lotions and soaps. Hydrosols are essentially flower waters. You may be most familiar with rose water, which is created using the same process. Like rose water or rose…
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Calendula Face Oil Recipe for Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care
Learn how to make a natural calendula face oil recipe and discover calendula benefits for skin. This easy skin care recipe helps moisturize and nourish the skin and can help prevent acne and the signs of aging. Customize your calendula oil for your face based on your skin type by using different carrier oils and essential oils for their specific benefits for the skin. It’s now easier than ever to…
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DIY Hair Masks: Easy Hair Mask Recipes for Every Hair Type
Nourish your hair with these easy hair care recipes for DIY hair masks. Created for every hair type, these easy hair mask recipes can be made at home using simple ingredients from your kitchen. Discover how to create DIY hair masks for damaged hair, dry hair, hair growth, frizzy hair and curly hair. Plus DIY hair masks with coconut oil as well as avocado to add extra hydration to your…
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DIY Hair Lightener Spray Recipe Plus How To Lighten Hair Naturally
Want to learn how to lighten hair naturally? Discover different ways to naturally lighten your hair with everyday ingredients, such as honey, chamomile, lemon juice, and salt. You will also learn how to create a DIY hair lightener spray, that sets soft highlights and gives your mane a healthy, sun-kissed glow. These simple, natural hair care recipes are perfect for summer. However, you can use them year round to give…
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Banana Soap Recipe: Cold Process Berry Banana Smoothie Soap
Learn how to make a cold process banana soap recipe. Plus discover the benefits of banana soap when used as part of your daily, summer beauty regimen. Summer is all about fresh fruit — and fresh fruit smoothies! So I really wanted to create a seasonal summer soap with a smoothie theme. My berry banana smoothie soap recipe does just that! Made with real banana and a wild berries &…
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The Best Essential Oils for Menopause and Hot Flashes
Don’t suffer through menopause and hot flashes. Find natural relief through aromatherapy. Learn about the best essential oils for menopause and hot flashes and how to use them. Plus discover easy ways to get natural relief with a simple, hormone balancing bath soak recipe and an easy DIY cooling hot flash spray with essential oils. You can make these products in just minutes at home for natural relief of menopause…
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Adult Craft Kits for Women: Best Craft Kits Subscription Box for Creativity
Get creative, learn a new skill and enjoy hours of fun with the best adult craft kits for women. Read on to discover the best craft kits subscription box for women to inspire and challenge you to explore something new. These adult crafts kits are an enjoyable way to relax and forgot about your troubles, while serving as an affordable form of art therapy to help relieve stress and anxiety.…
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Neem Oil Soap Recipe: Cold Process Soap Recipe for Problem Skin
This neem oil soap recipe makes a wonderful addition to any natural skin care routine for problem skin. It helps improve skin appearance and promote skin health. Whether you suffer from dry skin, eczema, acne or even fungal skin issues, this cold process soap helps to soothe a variety of common skin ailments and can prevent reoccurence. Leave it unscented or mask the smell of neem oil with a warm…
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Calendula Soap Recipe: Cold Process Soap Recipe with Calendula Infused Oil
Learn how to combine herbs and essential oils to create a cold process calendula soap recipe to soothe problem skin and promote skin health. This natural soap recipe is formulated with neem oil, calendula infused oil, cocoa butter and a simple essential oil blend to create a hydrating soap that not only improves skin’s appearance, but also eases symptoms of everyday skin issues including acne, dry skin and eczema. Keep…
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Solid Dish Soap Bar Recipe: How to Make a Zero Waste Dishwashing Soap
Learn how to make a zero waste dishwashing soap bar. An eco-friendly solid dish soap bar recipe will not only help to save money, it also reduces waste and your impact on the environment. Like you’d expect from a liquid dish soap, this cold process dish soap recipe gives you plenty of suds, and it cuts through grease to thoroughly clean your dishes. Learn about the different methods for making…
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Gummy Bear Soap DIY Using a Gummy Bear Soap Mold
Learn how to make these fun, pool party DIY gummy bear soap bars using a regular size gummy bear soap mold and any other soap mold of your choice. This easy melt and pour soap recipe and tutorial makes a fun family project when you’re stuck indoors. Plus it’s easy to customize to create your own unique soap designs! So, my son bought me an awesome Boozy Bears gummy bears…
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Dandelion Cleansing Balm Recipe: Easy Natural Clean Beauty Recipe
Learn how to make a dandelion cleansing balm recipe with dandelion infused oil! This all natural, makeup melting facial cleanser nourishes skin as it removes makeup, dirt and grime for a wonderful, clean beauty alternative. It’s the perfect fit for your natural skin care care routine. Keep reading to discover how to make this DIY dandelion cleansing balm, and to learn about its natural skin care benefits, additional uses and…
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DIY Egyptian Magic Cream Recipe for Natural Beauty & Skin Care
This DIY Egyptian Magic Cream recipe makes a magical all purpose skin and hair treatment that moisturizes and nourishes skin, tames frizzy hair and even removes makeup naturally. Now you can make this natural beauty product at home and save money while reaping the benefits of this wonderful cream. Discover how to create your own dupe of the original Egyptian Magic Cream to enjoy all of the natural beauty benefits…
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Dandelion Soap Recipe: An Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipe for Natural Skin Care
This dandelion soap recipe is an easy melt and pour soap beginners can make using dandelion infused oil. It’s a simple way to learn how to infuse botanicals into carrier oils to incorporate into a natural skin care routine. Plus learn about the health and skin care benefits of dandelions! Read on for more. Health and Skin Care Benefits of Dandelion Dandelions are more than just a weed. This common…
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Easy Women’s Crafts to Make & Gift: DIY Wine Glass Charms
If you’re looking for a easy women’s crafts to make when you’re bored at home, or to gift this Mother’s Day, then you must make these DIY wine glass charms. An easy and fun adult craft night idea for women of all skill levels, this project is the perfect solution when entertaining at home to keep your guests from accidentally swapping glasses. Or pair these wine glass charms with a…
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What to Expect from a Henna Hair Treatment & Benefits of Henna for Hair
Learn about the amazing benefits of henna for hair and what to expect from a henna hair treatment. Following I share my experience with using henna over the years, plus before and after photos of my own henna hair treatment. You’ll also find in process photos of the subtle changes your hair goes through during the hours following rinsing henna out of your hair! It’s always a hoot when I…
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DIY Clay Masks (How to Make Spa Quality Face Masks at Home)
Learn how to make clay mask recipes for a spa quality facial at home. DIY clay masks are easy to make and work to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. Learn about the different types of clay and how to use them to create a mask for your skin type. Homemade Clay Masks for Skin Care DIY clay masks are my favorite types of masks. They exfoliate, brighten, and absorb toxins…
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Clean Beauty Balm Recipe with Essential Oils for Healthy Looking Skin
This clean beauty balm recipe with essential oils is a wonderful way to create your own natural skin care products for beautiful, healthy looking skin. Discover how to make this natural DIY beauty balm now to get clear, soft skin when used as part of your daily beauty regimen. As we learn more about the effects that the ingredients in beauty and skin care products can have on our skin…
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DIY Hair Detangler: How to Make a Simple Detangling Spray Recipe with Essential Oils
If your hair is long or knots easily, getting a brush or comb through it can be a challenge. However, there is a simple and frugal beauty tip to remedy this dilemma — A DIY hair detangler. This simple detangling spray recipe for hair is naturally scented, is easy to make and requires just four basic ingredients. It’s also one of the many amazing natural botanical recipes found in Jan…
