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Hydrating DIY lemon hand + body scrub

February 4, 2022 By Tanya Leave a Comment

I cannot believe it is already February! Like, where did the last few months go? We have been continuing to work on #that70’shouse bit by bit around life, family, work and always wish we had more time to make more progress on the weekends. But it is a labor of love renovating a home and…

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How to make your own lotion bars

December 29, 2018 By Tanya 2 Comments

I have very dry skin which gets worse each winter, so I am always on the lookout for a solution to keeping it moisturized during the winter months. I am a little late to party on these as I had no idea lotion could be in bar form until visiting my little sister in Seattle…

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemade Beauty Products, How To Save Money, Thrifty Living Tagged With: cures for dry skin, home remedies for dry skin, homemade lotion, homemade skin care, how to make lotion bars, lotion bars

Merry + Bright Rustic Christmas Wall Art

November 22, 2013 By Tanya 32 Comments

I live for Christmas, like collect all year, live. Sing Christmas songs way too early and far too late each year kind of live. It’s  just magic. Every day I bring some old and some new things out to enjoy throughout  the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, my pulse beats a little faster. Visions of orange…

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Filed Under: Christmas, craft, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Beauty Products, Recipes, Thanksgiving

How To Make Peppermint Body Scrub

November 17, 2013 By Tanya 6 Comments

Peppermint Hand & Body Scrub is one of my favorite homemade gifts for the Holidays. There is something wonderful about using a good scrub and moisturizing in the wintertime. I may not always have time to get a quick manicure, or my hair cut anywhere near on time, but I always have time to keep…

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Filed Under: Christmas, craft, Craft Ideas, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Beauty Products, Valentine's Day

How To Make Your Own Honey Sugar Body Scrub

May 19, 2013 By Tanya 4 Comments

Few things in life feel as wonderfulas a little pampering. With Summer getting closer all the time, sandal andsundress weather will be upon us before we know it.I cannot wait to soak up some sunshine, and enjoyas much time as I can outside during the warm months. But after a long, rainy winter, my skin…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Beauty Products, How To Make Body Scrub, Thrifty Living

DIY Gifts Ideas For Mother’s Day

May 4, 2013 By Tanya 3 Comments

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! I didn’t need to go any further than your amazing links  every week to the Pretty Things Party for inspiration.  Page after page of the most beautiful, creative projects that any Mom would love to receive! So, let’s check out some beautiful DIY gift ideas for Mom!! Ann Marie shared…

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Filed Under: Being A Mom, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Beauty Products, How To Make Body Scrub, Wreaths

Homemade Dry Skin Body Butter

December 17, 2012 By Tanya 13 Comments

 If you have dry skin or suffer from dry skin during the winter months, you know how frustrating it can be to find something that really helps.  Everyone in our family seems to deal with dry and/or sensitive skin all or part of the year.  I have come across a few different recipes for homemade body…

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How To Make Warm Vanilla Body Scrub

December 5, 2012 By Tanya 25 Comments

   Have you ever wanted to make your own beauty products but worried they may not turn out? I am going to share my favorite body scrub recipe with you, and I promise you will like it.  Sometimes I like to make a floral or citrus for spring and summer, but for winter only warm fragrances make…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Gifts From The Kitchen, Homemade Beauty Products, How To Make Body Scrub, Stress, Thrifty Living

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