I used to be one of those people who stocked up on everything pine infused as soon as holiday items hit the shelves, but in the last few years I’ve slowly made the switch to more natural homemade versions of my favorite forest scented products. Not only can I save money while still enjoying the […]
Misc. Beauty Recipes
How to Make Micellar Water
Have you heard of micellar water before? I hadn’t until a few readers started asking me what my thoughts were on this supposedly magical must have beauty product. So of course, I started researching to see what all the fuss is about. So what IS micellar water? Basically, it’s water that contains tiny droplets of […]
7 Quick and Dirty Beauty Hacks using Pantry Items
I’ve partnered with iHerb to share some of my favorite cost-effective beauty hacks using food! Thank you for supporting my sponsors! When it comes to beauty simple is best, and what could be simpler than using pantry items that leave your skin glowing, remove unwanted hair, or add that final touch to your make-up routine? […]
How to Make a Mineral Make-Up Base
I used to believe that one of the most difficult DIYs was making your own mineral make-up. Surely there’s no shortage of magic required to make the perfect consistency, the perfect coverage, and the perfect color to match your skin tone right? Well, that’s what I used to think until I started experimenting making my […]
DIY Dry Shampoo Spray for Oily Hair!
DIY dry shampoo has always eluded me in one way or another. It’s either too opaque, stains your clothes various shades of brown, or just plain doesn’t work as well as you hoped it would. When I came across a few dry shampoo sprays, I knew I didn’t feel like shelling out $10 for a […]
Banish the Blues Perfume Recipe
Winter can be a cold, dark, lonely time of year for many, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Although I live in sunny Southern California with rainy days that are few and far between, the winter blues can still settle in its roots and become too familiar a feeling for my liking. […]