These peppermint cocoa bombs are the perfect treat for the holidays and wintertime! The easy hot chocolate bombs recipe is made with peppermint-flavored candy melts, hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate festive flavor. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs After sharing adorable corgi hot chocolate bombs and cute mini chocolate bombs, I’m back with another tasty recipe: peppermint cocoa bombs! Although we usually associate peppermint hot…
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Easy Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Plus Benefits
Nothing complements fall and winter better than cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and brown sugar. Create your own whipped pumpkin spice sugar scrub with this easy recipe. This exfoliating DIY sugar scrub is perfect for the season when cold weather hits. It smells lovely and is an ideal way to exfoliate and moisturize skin on a budget. Or make these as a simple, yet thoughtful gift idea. DIY Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar…
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DIY Bubble Scoops: Fragrant Solid Bubble Bath Recipe
Find out how to create DIY bubble scoops at home! Bubbling bath truffles generate copious amounts of foam and bubbles and make a boring bath fun and exciting. These cute bath time treats come in two delicious versions, spiced orange and frosted cranberry, perfect for holiday gift-giving. What are Bubble Scoops? Bubble scoops look like little ice cream scoops. They are smaller than bath bombs and dissolve into bubbles and…
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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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Winter Soap Recipes: Plus How to Make Melt and Pour Snowflake Soap
Discover how to make winter soap recipes, including an easy melt and pour snowflake soap. This coconut oil soap recipe without lye is perfect for beginners and makes a wonderful homemade gift. Kids love the fun shape, and the coconut oil is naturally moisturizing for dry winter skin. I change my skin care products with the changing seasons. In the summer, I like to use lighter oils to keep my…
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Corgi Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a homemade holiday gift idea or simply a warming winter treat, these hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are a delight for dog lovers. Keep reading to discover how to make cocoa bombs with Corgi shaped marshmallows, how to temper and melt chocolate, the best molds for making hot chocolate filled drink balls, a step-by-step photo tutorial of the process, and a video of the unveiling of…
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Soap Packaging Ideas: Ways to Package to Soap To Gift or Sell
Presentation is the key to showcasing the value of your homemade soaps. These soap packaging ideas will help your homemade soaps get the attention they so readily deserve, whether you’re giving them as gifts, or making homemade soaps to sell. You spend a lot of time learning the craft of soap making. For some, it comes naturally. For many of us, we dedicate years to the process, perfecting our own…
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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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Bath Salt Ornaments: An Easy Essential Oil Gift for the Holidays
Discover how to make easy DIY bath salt ornaments with lavender essential oil in just 15-minutes for easy last minute holiday gifts for friends and family as well as teachers, coworkers, neighbors — or anyone else on your holiday gift list. Bath Salt Ornaments: An Easy Essential Oil Gift Idea for the Holidays Gift giving can be a challenge. Especially if you want to give a homemade gift that’s not…
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Bath Bomb Ornaments: Easy Homemade Gift Idea for the Holidays
DIY bath bomb ornaments are the perfect holiday gifts. Not only are these fun Christmas ornaments easy to make, they allow you to gift someone special an extra opportunity for self care. What better gift to give for the holidays, than a relaxing bath time staycation? Learn how to make your own homemade bath bomb ornaments for your friends and family with this simple tutorial from guest blogger, Melanie Sugalski,…
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Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas: How to Wrap Gifts for a Professional Look
Make your gifts look like they’ve been professionally gift wrapped with this collection of 25 beautiful gift wrapping ideas for Christmas. They’re simply perfect for all of your handmade gifts for the holidays! Beautiful Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas Holiday gift giving isn’t just about the presents. It’s also about the presentation. Otherwise we wouldn’t take the time to deck the halls and fill our entire December decorating our homes…
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Snowman Mason Jar Craft for Easy DIY Christmas Gifts with Printable Gift Tags
Celebrate winter with this easy DIY snowman mason jar craft. It’s perfect for easy DIY Christmas gifts. Simply fill the completed snowman mason jars with white chocolate covered pretzels -recipe included! – peppermint bark, chai tea mix or your favorite small seasonal toys or gifts. Then print out the free printable labels for an easy, affordable DIY holiday gift idea for Christmas! A Celebration of Winter Snow I love snow.…
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Vanilla Chai Tea Recipe: Make This Easy Spice Mix for DIY Holiday Gifts
Whether you enjoy the delicious flavor of a vanilla chai tea latte or need ideas for DIY holiday gifts, this vanilla chai tea mix is the perfect recipe to spice things up this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy vanilla chai tea mix for lattes for a cozy winter treat or to package as budget friendly DIY Christmas for friends, family and coworkers. DIY Holiday…
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Essential Oil Ornaments: DIY Scented Christmas Ornaments for the Holidays
Learn how to make these DIY essential oil ornaments in about 30-minutes to add a natural fragrance to your tree this holiday season. These quick & easy ornaments can be scented with your favorite holiday essential oil blend and make lovely DIY holiday gifts too! Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy essential oil ornaments. Plus discover my favorite holiday essential oils blends and recipes! Making Handmade…
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Bourbon Balls Recipe with Woodford Reserve: No Bake DIY Holiday Gifts
Make this easy gluten free, no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve (or rum if you prefer!) for the ultimate last minute DIY holiday gifts! This no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve allows you to create the ultimate no bake last minute DIY holiday gifts. These easy bourbon balls not only taste delicious, they’re also gluten free. So everyone can enjoy the delectable taste of chocolate and…
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Snickerdoodle Soap Cupcakes with Melt and Pour Soap & Essential Oils
Cookies and cupcakes were a regular part of my childhood growing up. Since cutting back on sugar however, sometimes food scented soaps are the next best thing. Learn how to make homemade snickerdoodle soap cupcakes for your bath or shower. Made using melt and pour soap, this easy soap cupcakes recipe is naturally scented with essential oils and is simple enough for even beginners to craft. Isn’t it amazing how…
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Pumpkin Spice Body Spray Recipe with Essential Oils for Fall
Enjoy the scent of fall whenever and wherever you like with this easy essential oil DIY body spray recipe that smells like seasonal pumpkin spice! It’s a simple way to create your own custom fall fragrances for yourself or to gift as easy DIY holiday gifts throughout the season. Make Your Own DIY Fall Body Spray I love fragrances. Unfortunately, it’s rare that I can shell out $40+ for a…
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Father’s Day Gifts from Kids (That Anyone Can DIY)
There’s nothing better than giving the gift of handmade. Something you made with your own two hands for someone special in your life. However, it can be challenging to come up with gift ideas for men. Especially when you’re hunting for Father’s Day gifts from kids that they can either make themselves, or with a little help. Since dads, in particular, can be a challenge to craft for, I’ve put…
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Best Mother’s Day Gifts & Ideas to DIY
I seriously got the best Mother’s Day gift EVER this year! So I wanted to share mom brag about my son’s gift to me. Plus share a few DIY ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts you can make for your mom this Mother’s Day. I got my Mother’s day gift early this year. Words cannot even explain how amazing it is! My son, Cody, graduated valedictorian from my alma…
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Alcohol Ink Ornaments DIY (Video Tutorial for the Holidays)
Alcohol ink ornaments are not only a beautiful way to decorate your Christmas tree or winter wreath, they’re also incredibly quick and easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY alcohol ink ornaments. Plus a fun video tutorial on how to make alcohol ink ornaments from my fellow friend, artist and teacher, Hillary Hardison. Alcohol ink ornaments are so beautiful. So I assumed they would…
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Homemade Winter Gifts for Your Seasonal Holiday Gift List
Not all handmade gifts are created equal. So it can be hard hunting for homemade gift ideas that you know will truly be appreciated. To take some of the guesswork out your holiday gift list, I’ve put together a gift guide filled with homemade winter gifts. So whether you’re crafting handmade gifts for a winter holiday, or making birthday or hostess gifts, this collection of homemade winter gift ideas are…
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DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends This Holiday Season
I love giving the gift of handmade. If you want to give meaningful holiday gifts this year, then this collection of 40 DIY Christmas gift ideas for friends is a must! Keep reading to discover the best Christmas gift ideas to craft and gift this winter. If you’re like me, you adore your friends. They are true blue to the end. So it seems only fitting to give them a…
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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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Creative Ways to Package Soap for Sale (Or Handmade Holiday Gifts)
If you’re looking for creative ways to package soap for sale to set your product apart at craft fairs and events, then you’ll love these easy soap packaging and labeling ideas! Keep reading to learn the best ways to package homemade soap for sale and put your soaps a head above the competition. Plus learn how to make some of my favorite homemade soap recipes for winter skin care. Creative…
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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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Easy Halloween Solid Lotion Bar Recipe for BFF & Coworker Gifts
As the weather cools off and spirits skirt through the city, it’s time to reevaluate our skin care needs for the new season. This easy Halloween solid lotion bar recipe offers the perfect spook-tacular mix of fun and function for fall. You can even make your DIY lotion bars glitter-tastic for a fabulous handmade gift idea everyone will love! Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids! Adulting sucks. At the same time,…
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Brazilian Triple Butter Soap Recipe for Dry Skin & Eczema
This post is sponsored by Soap Bar Lounge. All opinions are my own. Create the perfect pairing for seasonal gift giving by combining a bar of homemade soap with a soap dish from Soap Bar Lounge! Keep reading to learn how to craft your own skin conditioning triple butter soap recipe. Plus discover what makes Soap Bar Lounge ceramic soap dishes the best option for your homemade soaps! Regardless of…
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Vintage & Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Give Dad a truly special gift this year by giving the gift of handmade. This thoughtful collection of vintage & handmade Father’s Day gift ideas are perfect for reminding your dad just how much he means to you. There have been a lot of times throughout my life that I have, unfortunately, taken my parents for granted. But being who they are, when I’ve needed them, they’ve been there for…
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DIY Needle Felted Wine Bag for Mother’s Day
You don’t have to take a course in needle felting for beginners to create your own needle felted projects. It’s actually a lot easier to get started than you might think. Keep reading to learn how you can get started in needle felting with this easy DIY needle felted wine bag that’s perfect for Mother’s Day! While this project is easy enough to complete solo, I highly recommend getting a…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts to Buy or DIY
Who says you blew it? There’s still plenty of time to snag some super awesome last minute Valentine’s Day gifts! Keep reading to learn how to save face by pulling off those last minute gift ideas in the knick of time with this collection of last minute Valentine’s Day gifts to buy or DIY! Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts Let’s face it. Shopping for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift can…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Romantics
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply Galentine’s Day, this beautiful collection of 18 DIY Valentine’s Day gifts is sure to delight! If Valentine’s Day reminds you of romance, hearts and roses then you must make one of these gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day gifts! Each of these Valentine’s Day gift ideas are thoughtfully made so your Valentine will not only be pleased with the quality of your gift, but is…
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Celebrating Holiday Traditions Through Life’s Changes
Many of us grew up celebrating holiday traditions that were taught to us by our parents and families. You may remember some time honored traditions such as mailing out Christmas cards, decorating with natural elements, baking from scratch and even making homemade gifts. Even as we’ve grown up and left home many of us have continued to carry on those same holiday traditions we learned as children. However, some of these…
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Cranberry Fig Bath Truffles Recipe
This cranberry fig bath truffles recipe makes a lovely seasonal, homemade gift idea that’s sure to give you a new appreciation for this tiny tart fruit! Keep reading to learn how to make these giftable fragrant, fizzing bath truffles and discover some of my favorite food recipes for cranberries as well! I grew up with cranberry sauce (from a can) always being served at family holiday dinners. Not understanding at…
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DIY Holiday Gifts That Look Store Bought
Do want to give handmade gifts for the holidays this year but have concerns that your gift won’t be appreciated? Not to worry! Making your handmade holiday gifts is a snap with this gorgeous collection of DIY holiday gifts that anyone is sure love. While many of these holiday gifts look as if they could be store bought, they are instead lovingly handmade. And each gift idea comes with an…
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Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts with Personalized Sticker Labels
Save money and personalize your holiday gift giving this year with four easy homemade holiday gifts with personalized sticker labels. Sticker labels are a unique and creative way to add a personal touch to all of your homemade holiday gifts, whether you’re gifting bath and body treats or homemade holiday food gifts. Keep reading to learn how to make four easy homemade bath and body gifts for friends and family…
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Pumpkin Spice Body Butter Recipe with Golden Glitter
Learn how to make pumpkin spice body butter with an exciting twist. Not only is this homemade body moisturizer a delightfully fragrant way to nourish and hydrate skin, but it also gives your skin shimmering golden highlights! Do more with your skin care products this fall. Make this DIY body butter to rock at your next Halloween party or autumn celebration. Or create this luxe fall skin care product to…
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Fun DIY Spring Sugar Scrubs in Bunny & Chick Shapes for Easter
Looking for a fun Easter project? This sugar scrub tutorial is a creative way to celebrate this spring holiday. My moldable spring sugar scrubs make a sweet addition to your bath time routine. They also look adorable tucked inside an Easter basket as a non-edible treat for tweens and teens. Learn how to make your own fun DIY spring sugar scrubs in bunny and chick shapes for Easter! Made from…
