In a matter of minutes, I can make an all-purpose Thieves household cleaner and moisturizing hand soaps for all my bathrooms.  I’ll show you how in this video. For all-purpose cleaner, all you’ll need is a spray bottle (affiliate links: like …

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Here’s a super short video of how I make my own dishwasher rinse aid (or the written homemade recipe if you prefer)! All you need is two ingredients and just one minute! Technically, vinegar by itself can be all you …

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These “Stay Away” sprays won’t get rid of the pesky humans in your life (still perfecting that recipe), but these will tell those unwanted outside guests to keep out of your home or off of your body. Some little buggers are ready …

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Aye, ye must get your lips (or hands or face) kissably soft with this sweet, easy, homemade scrub! You’ll be a fine bit of stuff to snog! 😉 “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” Cream Sugar Scrub 1/8 – 1/4 cup oil …

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We are all about bath time fun around here.  Anything to get the toddler into the tub!  Besides these magical monthly craft foam ideas which stick to the wall, homemade bath paints are another favorite way to transition easily into bath …

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Making your own play dough is an easy and great way to play indoors together.  It’s even better when it’s natural with ingredients safe enough to eat!*  Did you know that you can make a rainbow of colors WITHOUT using …

Calming Green Play Dough Recipe with NO food coloring! Read more »

Get smooth lips and skin with this luscious homemade scrub that is the easiest thing to make! A chocolate sugar scrub is the perfect way to prepare for kissable lips and soft, exfoliated skin. DIY pampering is inexpensive, fun, and …

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I want you to know how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own vanilla extract at home.  I also want you to know that this recipe is “perpetual” which means you basically top it off and it can …

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When I teach make-and-take classes for a sugar scrub, guests are always so amazed at how simple and economical they are to create. This homemade orange creamsicle sugar scrub recipe smells heavenly, and it leaves your skin incredibly smooth!  It is the perfect …

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My all-time favorite candy is the refreshing peppermint patty, hands down, and this recipe tastes EXACTLY like them!  Making them was fun, and they looked so cute, but I was kind of afraid before taking that first bite.  I thought surely …

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