Living in the south means that I wear shorts from March through October. Sure, I love tank tops and flip flops but that means I have to shave everyday for about 8 months out of every year. That is a LOT of shaving! I made this homemade shaving cream recipe because I was seriously sick of all the scents that were available at the grocery store. If I am going to shave every day, I want to enjoy the experience! I don't want cheap shaving cream that smells like my dad. (no offense to dad...I love the guy but don't want to smell like him!) Now … [Read more...]
Easy Cherry Almond Sugar Scrub Recipe
May 22, 2017 by · 7 Comments
The calendar may technically still say spring, but summer is definitely here in Georgia. The temperatures are already up to 90 degrees and the neighborhood pool is open for swimming. Of course, shorts and bathing suits every day mean LOTS of shaving. This cherry almond sugar scrub recipe is the perfect solution to your shaving and exfoliating needs this summer!This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link on this site, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I honestly love … [Read more...]
Homemade Milk Bath Recipe with Dried Red Rose Petals
February 21, 2017 by · 3 Comments
A few weeks ago, I bought a bag of dried red rose petals and I have been scouring the Internet for creative ways to use them. I chose to get an edible variety, so I will be using them in an assortment of DIY beauty projects and recipes over the coming months. This homemade milk bath recipe was easy to make and will be a great way to treat myself to some relaxing 'me time' this week. When momma ain't happy, there ain't NOBODY happy, right? It's definitely true in my house. Pampering myself occasionally makes me a much better mom! If you … [Read more...]
Lavender DIY Lip Scrub Recipe for Soft, Kissable Lips!
January 26, 2017 by · 1 Comment
Valentine's Day is coming up quickly and this easy DIY lip scrub recipe is the perfect way to ensure that your lips are soft, smooth and kissable for the big day. If you are anything like me, winter wreaks havoc on your lips. The dry air and cold temperatures mean that I have chapped lips much more often in winter than I do in summer. Despite frequent applications of lip balm, sometimes they just start to feel rough and need a bit of polishing up. I took 5 minutes today to put together this homemade lip scrub and it is the perfect solution … [Read more...]
DIY Sensual Massage Oil and How to Give a Romantic Massage
January 24, 2017 by · 4 Comments
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and this DIY sensual massage oil will be put to good use! To be honest, my husband and I really don't spend a lot of money on Valentine's Day gifts. I don't want flowers that are going to die in a week or chocolate I will feel guilty eating. After being together for 20 ish years, romance means totally different things to us now than it did when we were younger. Romance is making sure we actually kiss each other good morning. Maybe make time for a walk after dinner. Or actually sit together in front of … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub with Cranberries and Orange Zest
November 21, 2016 by · 2 Comments
I have been swamped with work and a mile long to do list for the last several weeks. I am looking forward to taking a few days off this week to spend time with out of town friends. There is nothing I like more than feasting on the smells and tastes of the holiday season. A glass of spiked egg nog while I take a hot bath or this easy homemade sugar scrub with cranberries and orange zest will really put me into the holiday spirit this week. I absolutely adore cranberries so I grabbed several bags the last time I went grocery shopping! I am … [Read more...]
DIY Skin Moisturizing Spray with Rosemary and Glycerin
November 16, 2016 by · 1 Comment
I held out for as long as I could but we finally had to turn the heat on last week. It's no wonder that I went looking for skin moisturizing spray recipes this past weekend! It seems like the moment I turn on the heat, my skin starts getting dry. I am constantly slathering myself with moisturizers and am always looking for the best skin healing ingredients that I can find. I started doing a bit of research and found that vegetable glycerin is great to keep skin moisturized. It has water binding capabilities which allow it to draw in and … [Read more...]
How to Make Eucalyptus Oil and Save a Ton of Money!
September 9, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
If you are a lover of aromatherapy, essential oils or just suffer from a lot of congestion, you need to learn how to make eucalyptus oil at home. It is really quite simple once you find a good source of eucalyptus leaves. Ideally, you should make eucalyptus oil from fresh eucalyptus leaves because the resulting oil will be stronger than if you use dried ones. I will share a few links with you for more information as well as a few affiliate links for things you might need. This is a very simple project and can be done a couple different … [Read more...]
Lemon and Thyme Gardener Hand Scrub Recipe
June 30, 2016 by · 2 Comments
This gardener hand scrub recipe will help any gardener tackle the hand mess that happens while playing in the dirt. While there are a lot of things I love about Georgia, the red clay soil is NOT one of them. Sweet tea is awesome. Peaches are delicious. Red clay soil stains socks, gets tracked in on dog paws and leaves your hands a mess after you go outside to pull up weeds from the garden! I decided to tackle the Georgia clay with a homemade hand scrub recipe and since I had a ton of fresh herbs, I went with a lemon and thyme … [Read more...]
Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub Recipe with Green Tea
April 11, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
This lemon sugar hand scrub recipe is just the thing I need now that spring has arrived. This weekend I spent a bit of time outside weeding the garden beds and getting my patio pots ready for planting. The ground was a bit cold and damp but in a few weeks I will be putting in herbs, flowers and some easy to grow vegetables. By the time I was done with my gardening, my hands were covered in mud and I my nails would never be the same. I spent 10 minutes scrubbing my hands with hot, soapy water and still couldn't get that ground in dirt off my … [Read more...]
