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Herbal Foot Soak

May 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
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(Used in this project: Circle Labels and Scallop Tags in Kashmir style.) Whether your feet contend with high heels, hard floors, and long days or get a workout in runners and gardening clogs, they deserve a little pampering, right? When I come in from the garden in my very favorite gardening flip flops I'm sure to leave a dirt trail behind me. But even after a hot shower and a quick sweep, my feet still ache from the pounding they just took. I made up a herbal foot soak just to pamper my … [Read more...]

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Lavender Oatmeal Tub Tea

March 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
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(Used in this project: Small Diamond Tags and Rectangle Labels in Swiss Dots style with Large Gift Boxes.) Rub-a-dub-dub, these little bags of tea get steeped in your tub! Given how much my friend's newborn loves her bath time, I thought it was the perfect theme for a baby shower. While baby Simone and mom got a gift basket full of bath time goodies (like these Homemade Bath Fizzies) all the lovely ladies who attended the shower also walked away with a box containing three Lavender Oatmeal … [Read more...]

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Coffee Kitchen Soap

February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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We are all aware of those wonderfully delicious foods that leave a less than desirable scent on our hands after preparation. Red onions, tuna, scallions, tilapia, chives, all are staples in my kitchen—Oy vey! Knowing I am not the only cook that loves unfortunately sulfuric foods, this odor-neutralizing kitchen soap is a fantastic gift for my like-minded friends and family. The recipe on Heart~Hands~Home blog started my interest, however I went the easier route to avoid using Lye and a … [Read more...]

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Homemade Bath Fizzies

January 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
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These fizzy tub treats make fabulous gifts and they are great fun to make. There are only a few ingredients necessary and once you have those, you will be well on your way to soothing baths for you, your family, your friends, house guests, teachers, the mailman….you get the idea! What I like most about making bath fizzies is saving all that money. The same type of bath bomb in shops can cost around $5-$6 each. Why not make your own? You will never have another flat bath … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Mint Lip Balm

January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Why not make a resolution this 2013 to pamper your lips? The cold winter air and indoor heat are undoubtedly drying them out. This lip balm is a luscious treat for the chocolate lover without any of those pesky calories. Cocoa butter is ultra moisturizing and because it melts at body temperature, it is readily absorbed into the skin. The mint essential oils will add a cooling tingle to this luxurious lip balm. Chocolate Mint Lip Balm Ingredients: • 1 tbsp cocoa butter • 1 tbsp … [Read more...]

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Coconut Oil Salve

August 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
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I’m always on the hunt for natural products that have mystical benefits (sadly, sometimes they are mythical). Coconut oil, typically used in cooking, can also be used to treat dozens of different ailments and annoyances. I recently bought some cold-pressed, organic coconut oil from my local health food store to try. I loved using it to moisturize my dry summer skin. After doing some more research I decided to try making my own. Coconut oil is solid at 76 degrees Fahrenheit, which means it … [Read more...]

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No-See-Ums Shield Bug Spray

July 2, 2012 by 2 Comments
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In Florida, the two most prevalent afflictions are sunburns and bug bites. One, you acquire through being outside in the sun too much, and the other is acquired at any time you try to avoid the sun. The mosquitoes are merciless at dawn and dusk. They are bred and born in the numerous, man-made, drainage lakes that prevent southern and central Florida from turning altogether into swampland. Aside from the mosquitoes, biting flies, and fire ants, there are ‘No-See-Ums.’ When I first heard a … [Read more...]

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Spa Basket

May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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When occasions get busy, give the gift that will bring peace of mind: the spa basket. It's a calming gift for hard-working bridesmaids, loyal sisters, and excited mothers. Create a custom-made meditation CD and list the soothing songs with a karmic label. Refresh them with a personalized spritz bottle and a set of hand towels (add ribbon for an extra soft touch). Relax their spirit with aromatherapy candles and a personalized bottle of water. And, if you are a yoga lover, make an extra gift … [Read more...]

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Jasmine Green Tea Soap

January 6, 2012 by 8 Comments
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Walking into my grandmother’s bathroom was akin to visiting a shrine to femininity. All the surfaces were decorated to suit her sense of beauty and womanhood; lavish flowers, sensual perfume bottles, fragrant soaps, and distinctly female-inspired art on the walls. However, it was never too much, always just enough. Every visit, I thought, this is what its like to be a woman, this is what she keeps for herself; aside from raising children, supporting her life-partner, and keeping the home. My … [Read more...]

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Sweet Ginger Skin Polish

November 9, 2011 by 9 Comments
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The daylight is waning, the wind blows more briskly, and I am staying inside to get cozy! Winter is here. This shivery season brings loved ones together to share in quality time. Planning for how I want to show my appreciation for my lovely sister -a new mother- reminded me that this time of year is also about luxurious indulgence! I have always used regular sugar for exfoliation in the shower, and now I want to share the experience with a twist of warming ginger. This sugar scrub is … [Read more...]

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