This post is for all of you who enjoy the smoothing effects of foundation, but want to be able to make your own homemade foundation in order to be frugal and/or for the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly what you are putting on your body. Making homemade powder and liquid foundation involves...
Shampoo and Lotion: Best to Worst was created because sometimes I don’t feel like making my own stuff, or I don’t have the time, or someone in my family wants something different. I would like to be able to grab something at a local store and feel like I’m making an OK choice. But I...
Whether using Shower Discs and Aromatherapy or using a diffuser. The Waterlilies And Company Aromatherapy products can be very powerful, healthy, and uplifting. Essential Oils to Use in Your Shower Discs There are many people who spend a lot of time studying different oils and their benefits and healing properties. It is a big field...
I like to bake breads, so it’s important to learn all about wheat flour, or at least get the basics of what you use most. That, for us, is wheat flour. Since I’ve discovered the woes of bleached flour I have tried to wean my family onto more healthy alternatives. To make myself do this,...
Homemade eye shadow and blush, or any homemade makeup can save you a TON of money. It’s more healthy for you, and it can be fun to make your own. I found the items I needed in my pantry, local vitamin store, or online. Anything that you use on your skin should be tested first;...
Oven baked fried chicken and roasted potatoes make a great dinner combination. The oven baked fried chicken creates a great flavor with minimal effort. Also, the texture of the breading is softer than it would be if it were just fried. The roasted potatoes are a family favorite that ranks way up there on the...
I call these the ultimate earthquake cookies because they have double chocolate, as well as a double sugar coating too! So yes, these sugar bombs are sugar filled. We have them around Christmas when we often splurge on goodies like these. The kids love to help with these earthquake cookies, because they love to roll...
Homemade Enchilada Casserole is definitely a family favorite! My family likes it because it’s full of those wonderful Mexican flavors. I love it because I can whip it up super quick and know everyone will be happy. For friends coming over, you can always add some Spanish rice and/or salad if you like, though this...
Homemade Lipstick is an easy fun project, and it can easily be made with all natural ingredients. Over the past few years, I have been working on making everything else I use on my body homemade and/or natural as well. For more great homemade beauty recipes click HERE. First, I’d like to give you a...
Homemade Christmas gifts can show that you really put forth the effort to make something special for someone. Before I ever tried making my own vanilla extract, I received some as a gift and was thrilled. I’ve also been given some great soaps in the past. These are things that I had never made myself...
This truly is an easy apple pie recipe. It is made from scratch, yet is still easy and great for a crowd. Why is it easy? Because you don’t have to mess with making a picture perfect pie topper, the dish ends up helping it all come together beautifully. It’s great for a crowd –...
I wish someone earlier in my life had told me how easy it is to make and use homemade shampoo, conditioner, and detangler. For some hair types, working through and rinsing baking soda (as a de-greaser and cleanser) and spraying apple cider vinegar (as a conditioning agent) and rinsing during a shower makes their hair...
This Oatmeal and Honey Recipe has become a special favorite of mine. I’m not sure why except that I like the natural smell; the slight oats smell that it seems to carry with it. I wanted to wait until Spring to make any more soap, because my last batch cooled down too fast and I...
I have boys who are never full. I do not even finish cleaning the kitchen before they are back asking for more food. One way I’ve learned to counteract this is to make a drawer for them in the fridge. I fill it with fruit, ready to go veggies, cheese, yogurt. I also make muffins,...
I am almost there. I’ve been trying to make all of my own beauty products and now I am studying homemade perfume. I am learning more about essential oils and have been using them, not only for body products, but for medicinal purposes as well. Beyond our immediate understanding of medical purposes, smells can also...
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