Jan 12 2025
Making your own lip gloss is a simple way to customize texture, shine, color, and scent without needing a long list of ingredients. A basic gloss usually needs just a few things: a liquid oil, a thicker emollient or butter, and sometimes a wax for structure. From there, you can add color, shimmer, or a …
Dec 23 2024
This year to get in the festive spirit my tween daughter and I decided to make homemade wreaths. This was such a fun project and anyone – yes, anyone can make these! My daughter is ten and we absolutely loved sharing this creative space together! I also love that these can be made for different …
Jun 01 2024
Lotion bars are one of the easiest homemade body-care projects to make. Instead of coming in a bottle or jar, they are solid at room temperature and soften slightly when warmed against the skin. A basic lotion bar usually combines a butter, an oil, and a wax. Shea butter adds richness, coconut oil helps the …
Mar 24 2024
Making your own lip color at home can be a fun beauty project, but homemade lipstick is more complicated than it first appears. Because lip products sit directly on the mouth and can be swallowed in tiny amounts during normal use, ingredients need to be chosen more carefully than they would be for many other …
Oct 28 2022
Pumpkin carving has become a traditional activity used to celebrate the upcoming of Halloween for many years now. The uprising of pumpkin patches in local neighborhoods and grocery stores have made finding a perfectly plump pumpkin an easy task. However, the actual carving part is another story. Cutting through a meaty, bulky pumpkin can be …
Oct 22 2022
With October 31 rapidly approaching, the internal struggle of picking a Halloween costume may become increasingly difficult. If you’ve found yourself scrambling for that last-minute idea then this DIY will be perfect for you. The “Autumn Faun” is a simple, affordable, makeup-driven outfit that can be thrown together in a matter of hours. The main …
Oct 20 2022
Are you looking for a Halloween costume that is unique, inexpensive, and eye-catching? Try being an “Autumn Faun” this year! With only 6 household items, you’ll be able to create a floral head piece worthy of extra candy. The great thing about this project: it takes about 20 minutes to make and is really affordable. Don’t …
Dec 31 2021
The New Year is a wonderful time to start fresh by decluttering your home. We are in our homes now more than ever, which makes creating tidy, beautiful living spaces more important than ever. Make your home your sanctuary. Here is a printable declutter checklist to help you get started; I keep mine on the …
