Need creative ideas for your holiday stocking stuffers? Shop small from among this beautiful curated collection of handcrafted artisan Christmas soaps! Make a Difference By Shopping Small Handmade artisan Christmas soaps make the perfect stocking stuffers for the holidays. When I used to sell handcrafted artisan soaps on my farmers market in the way way back, everyone would scoop up bars and bars of soaps for their stocking stuffers. It…
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Handmade Holiday Gifts & Ideas (Your Etsy Gift Guide for the Holiday Season)
If you need ideas for handmade holiday gifts, then you’re to love this year’s Etsy gift guide! Not only is there something for everyone on your list, but I’ve also met and/or purchased from quite a few of these amazing crafters. So you can shop with confidence with any one of these creative small business owners. I love buying handmade. Every since I discovered (and went a little crazy) buying…
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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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The Best Whipped Sugar Scrubs to Buy or DIY
If you’re as big of a fan of whipped sugar scrubs as I am, then you must check out this collection of the best whipped sugar scrubs to buy or DIY! Whipped sugar scrubs are one of my favorite in-shower treats! Because I tend to have dry skin in the winter, I prefer whipped sugar scrubs that are made from a combination of emulsified butters and oils rather than a…
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Non-Food Halloween Treats That Will Wow Your Teens!
Whether Halloween parties or trick-or-treating take over your neighborhood on the last day of October every year, it seems there’s at least that one year when your new tween or teen loses that excitement for Halloween. Perhaps they feel too old for trick-or-treating and so they stay indoors, glued to a computer screen, realizing it’s both easier and cheaper to simply hit up the 75% off sales on candy the…
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Soap Wedding Favors – Buy Them or DIY Them!
Soap wedding favors. Whether you buy them or DIY them, they are always a great choice because everyone can use them! So if you’re planning a wedding for this summer, fall, winter or even spring of next year, consider telling your guests thank you with soap wedding favors. If you’re brave enough to embark on making your own custom soap wedding favors for your wedding (or for someone else’s) then my…
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Ullassa Hair Oil Treatment DIY with Jojoba Oil
I’m so excited to share this natural hair oil treatment DIY with jojoba oil with all of you. It’s not my own but rather a contributed recipe from, Melissa, of NightBlooming. Melissa sells a variety of wonderful herbal alchemy, hair accessories, and other creations in her Etsy shop. After purchasing and trying out several of Melissa’s signature oil blends as well as her luxurious henna gloss bar I was hooked. I so…
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Sunday Spotlight: A Few of My Favorite Things
A Few of My Favorite Things This Sunday I wanted to share a few of my favorite things that I’ve discovered recently. From handmade bath and beauty products to soy candles and jewelry, these are just a few of my favorite recent finds! Buy them for yourself as a special treat or a simple everyday luxury or purchase as gifts for your most favorite friends! Sweet Pea & Vanilla Soy Candle via…
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Sunday Spotlight: Etsy Halloween Favorites
Etsy Halloween Favorites A collection of spooktacular Etsy Halloween favorites to help you celebrate this fantastic holiday! Halloween soaps and bubble bars, Halloween decorations and more to get you into the spirit of the season! Raven Halloween Cupcake Toppers by Wall Decal 76 // Blood Bath Soap by Leeloo Soap // Ghost with the Most Beetlejuice Inspired Soap by Leeloo Soap // Bloody Brains Soap by Soap Rhapsody Witch’s Broom Scented Halloween Candle by…
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Sunday Spotlight: Pumpkin Spice Bath and Body Favorites
Pumpkin Spice Bath and Body Favorites It’s fall and you know what that means – pumpkin spice! And really, how can you resist the spices that combine to bring you exceptional flavor, fragrance and warmth during autumn! Following are just a few of my pumpkin spice bath and body favorites for fall. Moisturizing Cinnamon & Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub by Sweet Therapy // Pumpkin Pie Scented Kaolin Clay Soap by Perma-Earth…
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Sunday Spotlight: Unique Bath and Body Products & Shops
Sunday Spotlight: Unique Bath and Body Products & Shops Sixteen unique bath and body products from four fantastic bath and body shops that offer a fun twist on skin care. Browse for inspiration or shop for unique homemade gifts! Skin Food by AB Skin Food by AB is a cruelty free skin care company sells artisan organic skincare products that are handmade in small batches from raw ingredients. Superfoods, butters, herbs and oils are used…
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Sunday Spotlight: Artisan Bath and Body Shop Favorites
Artisan Bath and Body Shop Favorites Three artisan bath and body Etsy shops I’m crushing on right now! (Because, yes. I am both an Etsy addict and an artisan bath and body addict regardless of whether or not I make my own bath and body products. It’s an addiction. But quite a fantastic addiction in my humble opinion.) Four Foxes Candles Four Foxes Candles sells luxury hand poured soy candles…
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Bath and Body Recipes to Make and Sell This Spring and Summer
Bath and Body Recipes To Make and Sell Build your spring and summer line for your online shop or business with these fantastic homemade bath and body recipes to make and sell! They’re perfect for selling through your online shop, like Etsy, or at your local farmer’s market! 1. Easy Cream Eyeshadow Recipe – This easy cream eyeshadow recipe requires just three ingredients! However, the result is a beautiful and highly pigmented cream eyeshadow that…
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Easy Wedding Place Card Holders on a Budget Using Clothespins
Learn how to make easy wedding place card holders using clothespins, scrapbook paper and ribbon for your wedding or event on a budget with this easy DIY idea. Budget Friendly Wedding Place Card Holder Ideas This tutorial for making wedding place card holders was written by and is reprinted courtesy of Kat’s Krafts. Need a cute, fun, inexpensive idea for wedding favors or wedding place card holders? These fun embellished…
