Create a simple DIY herbal bath soak for someone special in your life. It’s an easy way to remind best friend, mother or even your overworked coworker not just that they are important to you, but also that they are totally deserving of self care. Whether you need gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day or wedding favors for your friends and family, this easy herbal bath soak is ready to…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him with Printable Valentines (for Men Who Love to Cook)
Coming up with DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for him can be hard. This easy food inspired gift, however, is a fun and simple way to get creative for Valentine’s Day. Make unique DIY Valentine’s day gifts for your boyfriend, husband or significant other. Or give these spice mixes as homemade gifts for friends who love to cook. Simply fill food safe test tubes with organic spice blends, then attach the…
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Creative Self Care Ideas To Kickstart Your Spring
Spring is a season of renewal. A fresh start. What better way to usher in spring than with self care? This collection of creative self care ideas are the perfect way to get your mindset where it needs to be. (And to finally tackle those New Years goals you may have fallen behind on!) By now you’re probably familiar with the term, self care. And maybe, like many of us…
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Wildflower Bath Tea Recipe (With Free Printable Labels for Gift Giving)
This natural wildflower bath tea recipe from guest blogger Irena of Country Hill Cottage is perfect for year round self care! Crafted using natural herbs and essential oils, this fragrant bath tea makes lovely addition for a spa day at home. Or gift the finished product as relaxing homemade gift for someone special. Wildflower Bath Tea Can you think of anything more relaxing than a hot bath? With winter around…
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DIY Bundt Cake Salt Scrub Wedding Favors
Winter weddings are so magical! Add to that magic with these DIY bundt cake salt scrub wedding favors! Dusted with sparkling silver eco-friendly glitter, these mini bundt cake shaped solid salt scrubs will add an elegant touch to your wedding table while also delighting guests! Don’t simply reserve this fun DIY project just for wedding favors though! You can make these anytime of the year for homemade gifts or simply to…
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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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Strawberries & Champagne Solid Sugar Scrub Bridesmaid Favors
These strawberry & champagne scented solid sugar scrub bridesmaid favors are made with a combination of organic argan oil, moringa oil, sugar and a detergent free buttermilk soap base for a luxurious sugar scrub that your bridesmaids are sure to love! (Or give them as teacher gifts for Valentine’s Day!) I used ActuallyOrganic 100% Pure Moroccan Argan Oil to create these luxe bridesmaid favors. This cold pressed argan oil is USDA certified…
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DIY Snowflake Soap Favors for Weddings, Teacher Gifts and Co-Workers
Explore soap crafting with this easy melt and pour soap recipe for DIY snowflake soap. These easy snowflake soaps look exquisite and make beautiful homemade guest soaps or easy soap favors. DIY Snowflake Soap Make DIY snowflake soap for winter to use as guest soaps or soap favors at winter wedding! They make wonderful teacher gifts or homemade holiday gifts for friends, family and neighbors. My DIY winter snowflake soap favors are…
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DIY Rainbow Soap Favors: A Creative Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
Learn how to make fun DIY rainbow soap favors with this easy melt and pour soap tutorial and recipe. A fun addition to birthday parties or weddings, these rainbow soaps are a creative way to up your soap making game once you’ve mastered the basics of melt and pour soap making. These DIY rainbow soap favors are easier to make than you might think and they make super cute favors…
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Activated Charcoal Detox Mask Recipe with Free Printable Labels
This activated charcoal detox mask recipe draws out impurities, clears up blackheads and removes excess oil for reduced breakouts and faster healing times. Discover how to make this face mask to fight acne for clear, beautiful skin below. Detox Face Mask for Acne Created as a dupe to the clariSEA Deep Pore Detox Activated Charcoal Exfoliating Mask, this activated charcoal detox mask recipe draws out impurities, clears up blackheads and…
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Dead Sea Salt Face and Body Scrub Recipe for Glowing Skin
Get glowing, healthy looking skin with this homemade lush face and body scrub recipe. Formulated with nourishing body butters, coconut oil and Dead Sea salt, this Dead Sea salt face and body scrub recipe exfoliates skin and offers dry skin relief. It’s the perfect addition to your natural beauty regimen for sensitive, maturing or dry skin! Keep reading to learn how to make this amazing Dead Sea salt scrub for…
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Odor Neutralizing Candle DIY: Create Custom Scented Candles
This odor neutralizing candle DIY will teach you how to make beautifully scented candles that neutralize odors in the air while burning. Learn how to create custom scented candles that neutralize and wipe out odors in your home with this easy candle making tutorial. Most of us burn candles to give our home a fresh scent or to fill our favorites spaces with fragrances we love. However, often times, we…
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DIY Wedding Favors
Need DIY wedding favor ideas? Consider this lovely collection of DIY wedding favors that are easy to make in bulk for your big day. DIY Wedding Favors 1. DIY Mango & Coconut Milk Soap Wedding Favors – Learn how to make your own cold process soap wedding favors with this tutorial. There are two homemade soap recipes for making mango and coconut milk two different ways – choose from a simple…
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Watermelon Soap Recipe
This easy watermelon soap recipe is perfect for summer and incorporates not only a fun watermelon color theme, but also shimmering cosmetic glitter! They’d look great by any sink or you could also craft a smaller version to gift these as DIY summer party favors. Watermelon Soap Recipe © Rebecca D. Dillon Ingredients: 12 oz. clear melt and pour glycerin soap base 3 oz. white melt and pour glycerin soap…
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Roll On Perfume Oil Recipe
This roll on perfume oil recipe is incredibly easy to make. It only requires two simple ingredients, however you can dress up your roll on perfume oil by placing botanicals inside the container with the perfume oil – I used a Hibiscus flower for this one – and then decorating the lid with a strip of washi tape for a simple homemade gift idea. Roll On Perfume Oil Recipe © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Ingredients: .25 oz. fractionated…
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Homemade Lip Balm Recipes
Love lip balm? Learn how to make your own lip balm with fifteen fantastic homemade lip balm recipes. These homemade lip balm recipes create wonderful products suitable for gift giving on Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion year round for everything from birthday gifts and stocking stuffers to DIY wedding favors. Homemade Lip Balm Recipes 1. Homemade Strawberry Lip Balm Recipe – This homemade strawberry lip balm recipe is quick and…
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Cranberry Chutney Homemade Solid Lotion Bar Recipe
This cranberry chutney homemade solid lotion bar recipe makes a wonderful last minute DIY stocking stuffer or homemade Christmas gift! These homemade solid lotion bars are both quick and easy to make and they’re ready to go within hours of making them. In addition, they’re also a snap to make in bulk for holiday party favors or gift giving in large groups. Your gift recipient(s) will love all the benefits of this cranberry chutney homemade solid…
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Chamomile Balm Recipe for Hands, Lips & Feet: A Lovely Homemade Gift
Discover how to make a natural chamomile balm recipe. Crafted using herbal chamomile infused oil, this homemade chamomile balm recipe is perfect for hands, feet, body and even lips! It’s also a wonderful homemade gift idea for friends and family. This simple homemade chamomile balm recipe is simply divine. Made using natural chamomile infused olive oil, this homemade chamomile balm recipe is perfect for hands, feet, body and even lips! (Use…
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Facial Cleansing Grains Recipes for Natural Skin Care
These DIY facial cleansing grains are a great alternative to soap and water. They’re kind to your skin, easy to make and perfect for your natural skin care routine! Discover how to make exfoliating facial cleansers to add to your your daily beauty regimen with three unique skin care recipes for glowing skin. Care for Skin with Natural Facial Cleansing Grains for Glowing Skin These organic DIY facial cleansing grains…
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Relaxing Mineral Bath Soak Recipes with Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
Learn how to make relaxing mineral bath soak recipes using your favorite essential oils to soothe sore muscles and ease away the stress of the day. Two easy bath soak recipes crafted with mineral rich sea salts for the ultimate self care experience. Keep reading to learn how to make your own homemade bath soak recipes to enjoy after a long day at work or to take time out for…
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DIY Herbal Facial Steam
This DIY herbal facial steam is so easy to make and it’s a great way to naturally reduce acne breakouts, boost circulation and remove toxins. You can customize your own DIY herbal facial steam with the herbs best suited for your skin type based on their natural skin care properties or simply give my own herbal facial steam recipe below a try! DIY Herbal Facial Steam © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen…
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Easy No Maintenance DIY Terrarium
This easy no maintenance DIY terrarium is not only a snap to make, but it’s also great for gifting! You can quickly and easily create these faux DIY terrariums in bulk to gift as DIY wedding favors or even as homemade stocking stuffers. And because it’s a faux terrarium you never have to worry about it dying! Keep reading to learn how. Faux DIY Terrarium © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: 8 dram…
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DIY Mix Tape Soap Favors
These DIY mix tape soap favors make great party favors, stocking stuffers and even homemade holiday gifts for co-workers or other large groups! While there’s not a concise answer on whether they are mix tapes (mixtape?) or mixed tapes – I’m not even sure anymore and as a Gen-Xer I grew up on these things – these DIY mix tape soap favors are sure to have their recipients reminiscing over the past. The great thing about…
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Super Easy DIY Gem Bath Melts Recipe
This super easy DIY gem bath melts recipe requires just a few simple ingredients to create beautiful and luxurious DIY wedding favors or homemade gifts! Made primarily of moisturizing mango butter, these gem bath melts will melt in bath water or on skin at around 86°F. As they begin to melt instantly when applied to skin they can also be used as solid lotion bars. Scent however you like – I scented…
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Strawberry Lip Balm Recipe for Natural Lip Care with a Pop of Flavor
Looking for a fun DIY beauty recipe for warm weather? This homemade strawberry lip balm recipe is perfect for keeping your lips looking healthy spring through summer. My strawberry lip balm recipe is quick and easy to make, smells great and adds a hint of tint! So it’s the perfect lip care recipe for your natural beauty regimen. There are a number of benefits that come with making this strawberry…
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DIY Wedding Soap Favors & Two Homemade Soap Recipes
Want to make your own DIY wedding soap favors for your big day? Learn how with this tutorial for making your own DIY wedding soap favors or unique Save the Date Soaps! Plus there are two homemade soap recipes for making mango and coconut milk two different ways! Choose from a simple homemade soap recipe that won’t break your budget or a splurge worthy luxurious mango and coconut milk homemade soap recipe! First thing…
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DIY Lemon Verbena Candle and Body Butter Gift Set Idea
If you’ve ever wanted to make homemade candles for gifts, then this DIY lemon verbena candle making project should top your list. This easy lemon verbena scented candle tutorial is fun to make. Plus it pair perfectly with my complimentary non-greasy lemon verbena body butter recipe for the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. This DIY lemon verbena candle and lemon verbena body butter pairs perfectly to make a…
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Homemade Honeycomb Soap Recipe
This homemade honeycomb soap recipe is so easy to make and is formulated with natural bee pollen praised for it’s natural skin soothing properties. Used in topical products, bee pollen is shown to calm inflammatory conditions and common skin irritations like psoriasis or eczema. In addition the amino acids and vitamins naturally found in bee pollen help to protect the skin and aid in cell regeneration. I scented mine with a…
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DIY Holiday Gifts: Homemade Cranberry Body Butter Recipe for Dry Skin
Learn how to make this easy seasonally inspired, cranberry body butter recipe for DIY holiday gifts! Scented with a traditional winter scent, this homemade body butter moisturizes dry skin throughout the season with rich shea butter and cocoa butter. Not only does it moisturize dry winter skin, this cranberry body butter recipe also doubles as a fragrant perfume. So your skin doesn’t just look healthy, it smells amazing too! Keep…
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How to Make Hand-Milled Soap: Coffee Vanilla Bourbon Soap Recipe
Learn how to make hand-milled soap scented with real coffee. This easy coffee soap recipe makes a great homemade soap for men and women and is scented with a bourbon vanilla fragrance. This DIY soap is easy to make and is a great homemade Father’s Day gift for Dad. This homemade soap recipe is made by rebatching or hand-milling unscented cold process soap and then adding additional ingredients to give…
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DIY Lemongrass & Sage Bath Bomb Recipe
With this year’s polar vortex dipping South I’m pretty much over winter at this point. So I thought that instead of sharing another winter DIY, I’d instead share a spring inspired DIY bath project to remind us of what’s ahead. And hopefully it won’t take too terribly long because these 1°F temps are definitely not something we are used to here in Southwestern Virginia! While it’s finally warming up a…
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Snowflake Hard Lotion Bar Recipe: Dry Skin Remedy for Winter Skin Care
Naturally care for your dry or chapped skin this winter with this seasonal snowflake shaped hard lotion bar recipe. The perfect dry skin remedy, this easy hard lotion bar moisturizes skin to soothe away irritation and dryness. It also makes a wonderful DIY holiday gift idea or stocking stuffer for friends, family, coworkers and teachers! Naturally Care for Skin This Winter with Hard Lotion Bars Show your skin some love…
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How to Make Homemade Massage Candles
Learn how to make homemade massage candles to nourish dry skin while also enjoying the traditional, aromatherapeutic scents they emit. These products are easy to make and are also lovely for seasonal holiday gift giving! Keep reading to learn how to craft your own DIY massage oil candles at home. What Are Homemade Massage Candles? Since around 2006 massage candles, also known as lotion candles, have risen in popularity. A…
DIY Handmade Face Cream Recipe with Printable Labels
Want a light homemade face cream that you can make yourself without a lot of complicated steps? Then give this moisturizing face cream with white tea extract a try. A DIY kit for this project can be purchased from Wholesale Supplies Plus or you can buy the ingredients and containers separately. It’s simple to craft and luxurious to use! This recipe from Wholesale Supplies Plus combines Vitamin E rich Crafters…
DIY Tempestuous Roll On Cologne for Men
There’s a cologne fragrance for men called Fierce that’s distributed via Abercrombie & Fitch. However, in light of their recent negative press, you might be wary about making future purchases from them. Regardless of your stance, their cologne, Fierce, is still a great fragrance for men. But you don’t have to buy it because now you can actually DIY it. Very recently a dupe of this Abercrombie fragrance was developed…
How to Make Perfume Oils
Dying to wear your favorite soap or candle fragrance with you everywhere you go? Then make your own homemade perfume oils. It’s easy to find many of your favorite fragrances and fragrance dupes online. One company in particular, Nature’s Garden Wholesale Candle & Soap Supplies, offers a wide selection of fragrance oils perfect for using in your own homemade soaps and perfumes. They also carry one of my favorite all…
DIY Birthday Cake Lip Balm Recipe
Looking for fun weekend project with the kids or a simple homemade gift idea? Give my homemade birthday cake lip balms a try! These little handcrafted lip balm pots are great for birthday parties and wedding favors and can be made in under thirty minutes. This deliciously sweet buttercream cupcake scented pink shimmer lip balm is made with moisture rich, all natural shea butter, cocoa butter, and mango butter. Whip…
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Recipes for Lemon Verbena Bath Melts & Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes
Liven up your natural skin care routine by making this lush recipe for bath melts as part of your self care beauty regimen! Two natural bath and body recipes for summer skin care for soft skin. Learn how to make a natural lemon verbena bath melts recipe to moisturize skin. Plus how to make a solid sugar scrub cube recipe without a melt and pour soap base. Recipes for Bath…
