How to Make Your Own Hand Cream

How to Make Your Own Hand Cream

We’ve turned the clocks back an hour (well, most of us in the US have). The leaves have pretty much all fallen off the trees by now. It’s November. Thanksgiving is coming. I don’t mean to be all doom and gloom, but the signs are clear. Moisture is starting to get...
How to make your own Beeswax Candles

How to make your own Beeswax Candles

Believe it or not, someone made a candle that smells (apparently) exactly like a new Mac. Fresh out of the box, even. It’s a mix of mint, peach, basil, sage, lavender, and mandarin – and probably a bit more. It can all be yours for $24. Or you can make your own candle...
DIY Body Butter For Silky Smooth Skin

DIY Body Butter For Silky Smooth Skin

Don’t look now but the leaves are already falling off and turning colors. Yup. It’s already fall. It actually started over a week ago. Frozen winters and harsh winds are right around the corner. So it’s time to step up your moisturizing game. Lotion may be fine in the...
Homemade Shampoo That Actually Works

Homemade Shampoo That Actually Works

Have you heard of the “no ‘poo movement”? No ‘poo as in shampoo. It gained popularity because shampoo is technically a detergent, so it removes your hair’s natural oils. If you have to rely on Head & Shoulders, it may be because the shampoo is stripping out more...
How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Laundry detergent is some of the vilest stuff on earth. OK. That’s a bit of an exaggeration. But much of it is terrible for the environment and it can load your clothes up with chemicals – which you then wear all day. Not a great way to avoid overburdening yourself...