There are many reasons to make your own deodorant, the most important being the certainty of ingredients. Aluminum additives in commercial deodorants are dangerous for your skin so rest assured knowing you’ve made your own! Try to use organic ingredients if possible. Here is a recipe for deodorant for women or men.
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Deodorant for Women and Men
Ingredients
Cocoa butter
Coconut oil
Shea butter Continue reading
You and your yoga mat get up close and personal on a regular basis, so treat it with some love and respect by spraying it daily with a homemade cleaning spray. No need to purchase commercial cleaning sprays, this antibacterial spray is easy to make and is easy on the wallet.
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How to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Make a Cleaning Spray
1 part Water
3 parts Vinegar
Mix together in a spray bottle. Continue reading
Making your own dishwasher soap is a good way to control the chemicals entering your kitchen. Here is an easy recipe to make tablets for your dishwasher that won’t leave a build-up.
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DIY Dishwasher Tablets
(makes 22 tablets)
Ingredients:
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Epsom salt
3/4 Cup lemon juice Continue reading
Now that the Holidays are over, what decorations will you put up? How about Winter Snowflakes? We’ve all made paper snowflakes in class during elementary school, or with your children and they can be a fun way to add fun to a cold winter lull in between the Holidays and Valentine’s day. Snowflakes make tasteful and beautiful winter decorations, are simple to make and like a real snowflake, no two are the same! Here is a simple way to make winter snowflake decorations just in time for the snow to start falling.
Winter Snowflake Decorations
What You’ll Need:
Scissors
White paper (or blue! Snowflakes can be festive in any color) Continue reading
Decorate your mantle in a new and unique way this Christmas! Here are 5 ideas for mantle decorations this holiday season.
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5 Christmas Mantle Decorating Ideas
1. Fresh Fruit
Add small bowls of citrus or pomegranates for a unique pop of color. The fresh fruit will make your home smell delicious, plus you can always stop by for a snack!
Making your own envelopes is a cute way to add a special touch to homemade or store-bought Christmas cards. Continue reading
Citrus fruit is in season during the wintertime so take advantage of this awesome fruit-inspired craft! These citrus slice ornaments will hang beautifully on your tree, and they will smell nice! Continue reading
Making your own Holiday cards is a great way to show friends and family you care (and it’s cost-saving!) These button snowman cards are sure to bring joy to anyone you send them to!
Handmade Holiday Ornaments: Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Ornament
One of the most widely-recognized Holiday shape is the candy cane! Adorn your tree with these cute mini candy cane ornaments made from pipe cleaners! Continue reading
Easy Holiday Ornaments: Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Ornament
Your Christmas tree has more personality and meaning when the ornaments are handmade! Here is an easy Holiday ornament you’ll enjoy making with the whole family! These also make great homemade gifts for friends and family! Continue reading
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