Believe it or not, decorative dishware produced as late as 2004 has been found to contain lead paint. While no longer deemed safe for eating, you don’t have to toss your favorite vintage dishes. Instead try one of these creative ways to upcycle dishes with lead paint to create unique, DIY home decor! Your Dishes May Not Be Food Safe! I think most families have some Corelle dishes in their…
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Self Care Journal: How to Make a Self Care Journal (with Free Printables)
Learn how to make a self care journal to set your healthy resolutions for the New Year with these printable journal pages that are all about self care! This printable self care journal contains not just inspiration blank journal pages for writing down your thoughts and dreams, it also has pages for setting goals, healthy food recipes, skin care recipes and face mask recipes that fit your skin type each…
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How to Make Homemade Shampoo & Conditioner with Essential Oils Customized for Your Hair Type
Ever wondered how to make homemade shampoo? Unsure about getting started? Now there’s an easy way to learn how to make homemade shampoo and conditioner with essential oils customized for your hair type! Learn about the different types of homemade shampoos, why they do or don’t work, plus how to create your own custom essential oil blends for your homemade shampoo and conditioner that fit your ever changing hair care…
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How to Make Melt and Pour Soap Recipes for Beginners
Learn how to make easy melt and pour soap recipes with this modern guide to natural soapmaking. This instructional tutorial and resource explores incorporating natural melt and pour soap bases with botanicals, colorants and essential oils. It also includes numerous recipes that you can recreate without using lye to make your own soaps at home. Melt and Pour Soap Recipes for Beginners Wondering, how do I make glycerin soap for…
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Beauty Benefits of Ginger Essential Oil: Plus Natural Skin Care Recipes
Ginger oil anyone? There’s a reason ginger essential oil is a favorite among natural skin care enthusiasts. Ginger essential oil offers a number of natural skin care and beauty benefits when used as an ingredient in your skin care formulations. Learn about all the ginger essential oil benefits for your skin! Plus discover a collection of my favorite natural skin care recipes made using ginger essential oil. Ginger Essential Oil…
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Recipe: A Seasonal Fall Favorite Dessert
Learn how to make pumpkin cheesecake brownies recipe with pecan streusel topping is a delicious fall dessert idea. These tasty brownies are made using box mix and are a delicious treat for anyone who loves pumpkin spice! Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies: The Perfect Fall Dessert There’s no harm, no foul indulging in a treat from time to time. And brownies are my jam. With the fall harvest in sight and pumpkins…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bath Bombs with Coconut Oil & Buttermilk Powder
Learn how to make moisturizing chocolate chip cookie dough bath bombs with coconut oil. Scented with a sweet cookie dough fragrance, these homemade bath bombs are made with richly hydrating buttermilk powder and coconut oil for a calorie free self care treat. Cookie dough is my jam. Specifically chocolate chip cookie dough. I admit, Ben & Jerry’s makes me a swoon a little. And when my hormones are taking the…
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Why I Switched to Syndet Solid Shampoo Bars (Plus How to Make Your Own!)
Learn the benefits of switching to a solid syndet shampoo bars for both hair health and the environment. Syndet solid shampoo bars work just like a regular shampoo – but better! And, unlike cold process or melt and pour soap shampoo bars, there’s no transition period. Only happy, healthy looking hair from the start! Plus they’re gentle on even color treated hair. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of…
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Natural Remedy for Thinning Hair on Females for Healthy Looking Hair
Do you need a simple, affordable solution for thinning hair? This natural remedy for thinning hair on females costs as little as $20 a year! You’ll be amazed at the difference this simple home remedy for thinning hair makes. Naturally build volume and thicken hair while also increasing strength, texture and shine – even if you can’t regrow the hair you’ve lost! It even helps with itchy scalp and dandruff.…
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Eucalyptus and Orange Essential Oil Blend for Health, Home & Beauty
This natural aromatherapeutic eucalyptus & orange essential oil blend recipe doesn’t just smell wonderful. It actually can be used in a number of ways for health, home and beauty. Learn how to make a simple eco-friendly linen spray & deodorizer, surface sanitizer, smoothing hair shine spray & diffuser blend for stuffy noses. As well as how to add this essential oil blend to your homemade soap & natural skin care…
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Coffee Scrub Recipe with Coconut Oil for Skin Care + Homemade Gifts
Made with a blend of aromatherapeutic essential oils, this homemade coffee scrub recipe with coconut oil resembles potted succulents and is the perfect treat for your natural summer skin care routine. Learn how to make this DIY beauty recipe today to naturally pamper your skin and reduce the visible appearance of cellulite. Or make this natural body scrub to create unique homemade gifts for friends and family. Crafting Creative Skin…
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Summer Beauty Recipes: An Easy Seashell Soap Tutorial & More Ways to Care for Skin This Summer!
Celebrate summer with nine summer beauty recipes from top bloggers. Easy recipes for DIY seashell soaps, mermaid fizzing bath salts, an aloe vera face mask and more! Summer Beauty Recipes Summer means more time outdoors, vacations and fun! So to celebrate the excitement and opportunities of summer, I wanted to share an amazing collection of summer beauty recipes. Not only will you enjoy making these summer skin care products (on…
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Aloe After Sun Lotion Bar Recipe for Natural Summer Skin Care
This natural aloe after sun lotion bar recipe helps rescue sunburned skin. A vegan friendly moisturizer, this hard lotion bar is perfect for after sun summer skin care. Learn how to make your own easy aloe after sun lotion bars. Plus discover other natural sunburn remedies and recipes with aloe that you can try in a pinch. Natural Summer Skin Care I was badly sunburned at my son’s graduation not…
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Summer Safety Tips to Protect Against Tick-Borne Illnesses & Skin Cancer
Learn important outdoor summer safety tips to protect your body from tick-borne illnesses and sunburns that can lead to skin cancer. Outdoor Summer Safety Tips Which is your biggest concern? Getting skin cancer or contracting Lyme disease? You may be surprised to learn that equal numbers of people fall victim to both each year. As these numbers have increased considerably to around 300,000 cases of each per year, it makes…
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Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Recipe with Bentonite Clay
Build up giving you the hair care blues? Itchy scalp? Drab hair? Give this natural exfoliating scalp scrub recipe with bentonite clay a try! Not only does it remove product buildup on your scalp, it also promotes scalp health and can ease itching and hair fall out. Formulating a scalp scrub recipe. I recently mentioned on instagram last week that I was working on a scalp scrub recipe. Having heard…
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Essential Oil Roll On Perfume Recipes Plus How to Make Them
Making your own essential oil roll on perfumes is a fun way to explore new scents. And while making custom formulations can seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be! Keep reading to discover my favorite recipes. Not only do I share how to make roll on aromas, but I also teach you how to formulate your own custom blends for perfumery. Therefore, you’ll learn about fragrance notes as well as…
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Best Beauty Hacks for Your Skin Care & Beauty Routine
Try these best beauty hacks as part of your skin care routine and daily beauty regimen. These easy beauty tips are a great way to get glowing skin and a beautiful smile using affordable, everyday skin care and beauty products! Discover my best beauty hacks for your skin care and beauty routine. Plus learn how to get the most out of the beauty products you have while saving time and…
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Amyris Essential Oil Usage & Benefits (Plus Easy Essential Oil Recipes to Try!)
The March Simply Earth essential oil recipe box brought with it a few surprises. Not only did I discover amyris essential oil for the first time, I also learned a few other interesting things when making my amyris essential oil recipes. Keep reading to learn about the the usage and benefits of amyris essential oil. Plus discover the natural amyris essential oil recipes I tried. About Amyris Essential Oil To…
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DIY Glitter Galaxy Unicorn Soap
We can all use a little more magic in our lives. Bring some of that magic into your shower with this DIY glitter galaxy unicorn soap. Made with a ridiculous amount of eco-glitter, this unicorn soap recipe offers a fun spin on galaxy soaps. And, because it’s made using melt and pour soap base, anyone can tackle this project as a fun weekend DIY. Sometimes you don’t FEEL like a…
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Easy Melt And Pour Soap Recipe with Solid Sugar Scrub Hearts
Whether you’ve been making soap for some time, or you’re wanting to learn how to make soap, this easy melt and pour soap recipe is the perfect soap making project! Crafted using both clear and white melt and pour soap bases, this easy soap recipe features a solid sugar scrub heart in the center to exfoliate skin as you bathe. Learn how to make this easy melt and pour soap…
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Year In Review: Top Pinterest Posts of 2018
Last year was filled with SO many changes for me. Some good, some not so good. However they were all wonderful learning experiences. And while some things changed, a lot of things also stayed the same. Like your favorite posts from Soap Deli News! Here’s a look at the top Pinterest posts from Soap Deli News for 2018 – none of which were actually written in 2018. Enjoy! I was…
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Easy Ways to Wrap Gifts (And Holiday Gift Ideas They’ll Love!)
With the holiday season right around the corner, what better way to make that time less stressful than to plan ahead? Save time by preparing now and working on your holiday gifts in stages. Plus learn easy ways to wrap gifts – even at the last minute – so you look like you had it together all along! I remember as I got older, that my mother always seemed to…
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Glitter Snowflake Soap Recipe with Peppermint Essential Oil
I had planned this sparkly, glitter snowflake soap recipe to share with you all a bit closer to winter. However, with the realization that many of the Northern states are already enjoying that cloud of white falling from the sky, I decided not to wait. (Nor’easter anyone?) This easy melt and pour snowflake soap recipe for beginners is made with essential oil and biodegradable glitter. So not only do they…
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Simple Plantain Salve Recipe in Natural Cocoa Mint
This simple plantain salve recipe is naturally scented with a lovely cocoa mint fragrance. Lovingly crafted with ingredients like roasted cocoa butter and plantain herbal oil, this natural herbal salve is a must for your herbal apothecary. Use this multi-functional, natural skin care product on eczema prone or dry skin, minor cuts and scratches or as a natural lip balm for seasonal skin care. When I was a little girl…
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Homemade Cleaner Recipes with Essential Oils
I love essential oils! They’re perfect for all types of uses, not just making bath and body products. I also use essential oils to create my own homemade cleaner recipes with essential oils. However, I don’t always have the time to create my own products. I mean, life can be crazy sometimes, right? Honestly, there are days I feel like I can’t catch up much less get ahead. Add in…
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Simple All Natural Beauty Recipes To Craft In Your Kitchen
This post is sponsored by iHerb. All opinions are my own. Natural ingredients matter. Whether it’s the food you eat or the beauty products you use, it’s important to know that you’re giving your body the best care possible. With Nature’s Way products from iHerb, I know I’m using ingredients that I can trust. So I recently used a collection of all natural Nature’s Way products to craft five simple,…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Retirement to Indulge in Self Care
You hear people talk about self care a lot. And with good reason. Self care isn’t just making sure our basic needs are met. Self care is what recharges us. And while the definition of self care may vary from person to person, in the end it is the key to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Are you still putting yourself last? How many times have you heard your parents say,…
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Tips for Staying Healthy As The Kids Head Back to School This Fall
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or work full time, back to school can be a challenge for every type of family. So when someone in your family gets sick, it makes it hard to stick to a routine that works. Following is my collection of tips for staying healthy (and organized!) as the kids head back to school this fall. So you, and your kids, can stay on top of…
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Clever Ways to Repurpose Your Cleaning Caddy (Plus Non-Toxic DIY Cleaners to Make Right Now!)
If you struggle to stay organized amidst the chaos of your crafty life, then be sure to check out this collection of six clever ways to repurpose your cleaning caddy. Plus learn how to make your own non-toxic cleaners to keep your creative spaces clean this summer! As a crafter and soapmaker, staying organized can be a challenge for me. However, it’s a necessity I can’t live without. I’ll admit…
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The Must Have Stress Support Supplement for Women Over 40
So many changes happen to our bodies as we age. As women, our forties can be especially daunting. To help handle the stress of both the physical and emotional changes to my body, I turn to a natural stress support supplement. This stress support supplement is a must for women over 40. Not only does it tame the physical and emotional changes your body experiences during perimenopause, but it helps…
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Best Natural Skin Care Products for Acne Prone Skin (To Buy or DIY)
Need help getting your acne under control? Then you’ll love this collection of the best natural skin care products for acne prone skin! Whether you choose to buy or DIY your own anti-acne treatments, these natural skin care products help to treat and prevent acne. Darn Those Wacky Hormones When I was a teenager I always assumed that I would grow out of my acne. Sadly, that was not the…
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All Natural Pine Tar Soap Recipe with Neem Oil for Chiggers & Insect Bites
This all natural pine tar soap recipe tackles tough skin conditions caused by bacteria, fungus and yes – parasites! Keep reading to learn how to prevent bites from parasitic chiggers as well as how to craft your own all natural pine tar soap recipe with neem oil to soothe insect bites, calm itching and promote healing. When I was eight I went on my very first (and only) snipe hunt with…
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How to Get Rid of Your Farmer’s Tan (Using Sunless Tanner)
Learn how to get rid of a farmer’s tan using sunless tanner. A real life review of St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse with before and after photos. Plus tips for how to use sunless tanner and DHA free tanning alternatives. I promise this isn’t some spammy magazine article. It just sort of looks like one. But seriously. This really is what happened when I used sunless tanner…
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Easy Holistic Beauty & Skin Care Recipes for A Spa Day at Home
You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy luxury skin care and natural beauty products. Instead you can make your own easy holistic beauty and skin care recipes for a spa day at home! Keep reading to discover 60 natural beauty and skin care recipes that are easy to make, for the perfect clean beauty products to enjoy during your spa day at home. My roommate’s house is heavily…
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Homemade Callus Treatment Balm Recipe
Ready to get rid of foot calluses as part of your summer skin care routine? Before you fall down that foot care rabbit hole and are ushered into an unforgettable foot care mishap by slapping on a shiny new set of foot peeling shoes, you’re going to want to read this article. Then learn how to make homemade callus treatment balm recipe to naturally promote foot health and banish tough…
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Summer Citrus Soap Recipe with a Natural Essential Oil Blend
This homemade summer citrus soap recipe contains a citrus inspired natural essential oil blend of peppermint, orange and lemongrass. Formulated to be both cleansing and conditioning, this natural soap works great at tackling sweat and grime without over drying skin. Discover how to make this cold process soap for your summer skin care routine. Plus get ideas for using the finished soap bars as embeds in an easy melt and…
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Natural Pain Relief Salve Recipe with Arnica & Ginger Essential Oil
This natural pain relief salve recipe with arnica and ginger essential oil is made with just four simple ingredients. So whether you’re short on money or simply need a quick and “painless” DIY, then this natural pain remedy was created just for you. Formulated to relieve inflammation and ease pain, this natural pain relief salve recipe combines the medicinal skin care properties of arnica flowers with the warming sensation of…
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Herbal Dry Shampoo Recipe with Natural Ingredients
You’re going to love this herbal dry shampoo recipe! Made with natural botanicals, clay and essential oils, this dry shampoo not only keeps your hair looking great, but it smells amazing! Homemade Dry Shampoo A modern day beauty cult favorite, dry shampoo is a must for summer. Not only does it absorb the excess oil that can leave hair looking dirty and greasy, but it’s also great for styling and…
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Uses for Witch Hazel Extract for Skin Health (Plus Recipes)
Learn about the powerful herbal properties and benefits of witch hazel for skin care. Plus discover ways to use witch hazel extract with recipes you can make at home! What Is Witch Hazel? Witch hazel is a medicinal plant with a long history of use. This flowering plant is in the family Hamamelidaceae, with three species in North America and one each in both Japan and China. Also sometimes called…
