Quick beauty tip: At the first sign of a breakout on your face, grab 1 tbsp of kaolin or bentonite clay, 1/2 tsp of honey and just enough warm water to turn it into a spreadable consistency. Mix it really well, apply it to your face and leave it for…
Many years ago I made the switch from commercial toothpaste to an all natural toothpaste. I bought it online for several years, but then the seller’s prices went up far too high,and I had to find an alternative. I decided to try my hand at making my own. I’ve been…
Okay, you all know how much I love natural products, especially the ones that I can make at home. Well, today I finally found the time to try making one that I’ve been wanting for ages: Natural mascara. I don’t wear much makeup, but I love what a light layer…
Sometimes I just have to laugh at things. Eric has a bad habit of not cleaning his coffee cup every day, so sometimes that nice, white cup turns a nasty brown. Dishwasher detergent and a scrubbie wouldn’t get it clean. So I told him one of my old tricks:…
You can drive ants off your lawn without harsh chemicals. Do you have a problem with ants in your lawn? If you do, getting rid of them with coffee is inexpensive, simple and environmentally friendly. Using coffee to get rid of the ants on your property is a great choice…
This may be one of the ugliest products that I’ve ever made. Despite its unattractive appearance, it works well. This all natural scrub is perfect for people with very oily complexions who want to get great skin without using harsh chemicals or spending a fortune on oily skin treatments. You’ll…
This is a recipe for an all natural scrub to help reduce blackheads and firm the skin. It’s made from herbs and other basic ingredients. It has a wonderful smell and an interesting texture. If you’re looking for an alternative to strange chemical products that cost a small fortune, this…
I absolutely adore sugar scrub! It’s a great way to exfoliate and soften your skin and it’s wonderfully inexpensive. Perfect for the ladies to use all over, or even for a man to use on rough hands, elbows and knees. it’s also incredibly versatile. You can make this in just…
More and more men are shifting away from aerosol and chemical-laden shaving creams to more natural options. I thought it would be a great idea to make some natural shaving cream for the men in my family, and here’s the recipe. It’s thick, creamy, moisturizing and really wonderful. It’s great…
Bath bombs are a wonderful thing to add to your bath water. They release a wonderful scent and can add moisturizing ingredients to your soak. Unfortunately, most bath bombs sold commercially, and even most homemade ones contain citric acid which is harmful to people with sensitive skin. I have a…
I wrote an article a while back about how to use coffee grounds to get rid of ants. I’d link to it, but for some reason I can’t seem to find it in my archive. I’m really hoping Bubblews didn’t eat the bloody thing. It was a good article and…