Looking for a unique sugar scrub recipe for spring and summer? I am a huge fan of combining fruit with herbs. Something about the earthiness of the herbs mingled with the sweetness of the fruit just really provides a wonderful aroma. Lemon and Rosemary... Cilantro and Lime...and this Sage and Blackberry Sugar Scrub Recipe! All of these are wonderful sugar scrubs that really just scream 'summer'. I am thinking I need to turn this blackberry sage combination into a drink somehow. That would be a refreshing beverage to sip on the patio … [Read more...]
DIY Cuticle Butter and Tips for Healthy Cuticles
February 26, 2019 by · 5 Comments
Tired of hiding your hands from people because of ugly nails and cuticles? This DIY cuticle butter is just what you need! My nails take a beating just about every day. Whether it's washing the dishes or gardening, I'm busy and have very little time to deal with keeping my nails pretty. I don't tend to wear nail polish except on my toes but I still want healthy fingernails. The trick to keeping your nails and cuticles healthy is to pamper them with moisture rich ingredients. Cuticle Care Tips Before you start rubbing in … [Read more...]
Sinus Bath Salts for Congestion Relief
November 13, 2018 by · 8 Comments
Whether you have fall allergies or a horrible head cold, congestion relief is sometimes difficult. These sinus bath salts for congestion relief may just help you breathe easier in the next couple of months. When I was growing up in Connecticut, my allergies only bothered me in the spring. Things would bloom, I would sneeze for a couple of weeks, and that was it. Then I moved south. All of a sudden, my allergies were year round and the worst time of year was fall. Throw in the random head cold or … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
November 9, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Have you tallied up your bills recently? Don’t just cheapen your house in light of a tight budget. Instead of hitting the mall, consider some DIY home decor ideas that allow you to pocket more and personalize the room. This is your sanctuary, and the interior should be styled as such. Unlike kings and queens, however, most homeowners don’t have a royal budget. Frugal home decor is one way to LOOK like you live a royal life without going broke! Seven DIY Home Decor Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank It’s easy to get carried away when … [Read more...]
DIY Tic Tac Toe Game Board: A Simple Gift for Only Pennies!
October 15, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Many years ago, I was in charge of the environmental club at my kid's elementary school. When Earth Day rolled around, we wanted to give each of them a small token to celebrate a day we all worked so hard to support. But, of course, we had no budget for gifts and didn't want to get useless plastic stuff that would totally go against the 'green and eco friendly' message we were trying to spread. We finally found a seed company to donate packages of seeds to us but boy do I wish I had come across this DIY tic tac toe game board back … [Read more...]
DIY Beard Oil for Soft and Healthy Facial Hair
May 17, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Have a man with facial hair in your life? Looking for an easy Father's Day gift for your scruffy mate? Make DIY beard oil to keep it soft and healthy! Scratchy beards are no fun at all! My husband has always had a beard. Depending on his mood and the season, his facial hair ranges from a neat and trim little goatee to a full, bushy, Grizzly Adams style beard. Just like the hair on top of your head, a beard needs to be cared for in a certain way. Shampooing, trimming, combing and conditioning it with beard oil are all important steps in … [Read more...]
Summer Skin Care Tips and DIY Rosemary Mint Facial Toner
April 2, 2018 by · 2 Comments
The temperature this week is supposed to be in the upper 70's. Spring is in full force and summer will be here before you know it! That means out with the winter skin products and in with the summer skin care routine! There are a lot of things that I enjoy about summer. I love the sun coming up early to motivate me to wake up and get moving. I love summer evenings spent at our local ice cream shop. Days at the pool, weekend camping trips, and Popsicles rate pretty high up there, too. What do I DISLIKE about summer? That's pretty … [Read more...]
DIY Terra Cotta Coasters Give Your Table a Fresh Look for Spring!
March 29, 2018 by · 4 Comments
If you are looking for a fun spring craft, these DIY terra cotta coasters are a great choice! Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I getting my patio ready for spring. I spent some time scrubbing the patio furniture and bought a few new plants to add a pop of color. Next on my 'to do list' for spring entertaining is to start finding inexpensive ways to spruce up my patio table. Occasionally, we like to have guests over to enjoy the fire pit and having tableware I am not embarrassed to seen using is always a plus. Of course, I don't … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Safety Tips for Safer House Repair!
March 16, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
My husband and I bought a house that didn't require too many repair projects. However, that was 15 years ago! Now that things are starting to break regularly, knowing a few key home improvement safety tips if vital. Last weekend, we tackled an electrical project (which always makes me a bit nervous!) and we still have a long list of home repair projects to tackle. If you are planning on grabbing your tools this weekend, check out my post on common home repair fails and keep reading for important home repair safety tips! Home … [Read more...]
Lemon Thyme Infused Sea Salt is Perfect for Your Seafood Recipe
February 23, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Having grown up in New England, right on Long Island Sound, I can honestly say there are very few varieties of seafood that I don't like. And seafood is delicious when flavored with fresh herbs like those in this lemon sea salt recipe. Thyme is one herb that I actually grow in my own herb garden and it comes back year after year. By combining fresh herbs, a little bit of citrus, and some coarse sea salt, you have the perfect herb infused sea salt recipe to really bring out the flavor of your fish. And by making this thyme salt recipe up in … [Read more...]
