Category Archives: DIY

How to Make Healthy Bird Food

Easy suet cakes recipe for birds.

Cold Process Vs. Hot Process Soaping

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between cold process and hot process soaping? Making cold process soap is quicker and easier, but it has to cure for about 6 weeks. Curing gives the soap time for the water to evaporate in the soap, making it a harder bar that will last longer inContinue reading “Cold Process Vs. Hot Process Soaping”

The Proof is In the Wash

I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for a few years now. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love it and how much money I’ve saved. It literally costs me pennies per load. I make a 5 gallon bucket about every 8 to 9 months. I have another blog with myContinue reading “The Proof is In the Wash”

My DIY Hair Conditioner

Recently I posted how I make my shampoo bars. Today I want to share with you how I make my hair conditioner. I use three simple ingredients: Bragg’s apple cider vinegar with mother, water and lavender essential oil. I use half water and half vinegar. I add 20 to 25 drops of lavender oil inContinue reading “My DIY Hair Conditioner”

My Amazing Laundry Soap

I absolutely love my laundry soap. It’s so cost effective and my clothes come out fresh and clean. I use three different stain fighting bar soaps (you can just use one if you wish) to help keep stains from setting into my clothes. Just a little hint. If you have a lipstick stain or greaseContinue reading “My Amazing Laundry Soap”

How to Make Shampoo Bars

I absolutely love my homemade shampoo bars. I’ve been making them for about two years now. The difference these bars have made for my hair is amazing! If you decide to try them it will probably take about three to four weeks for your hair to adjust to using the shampoo bar. By the way,Continue reading “How to Make Shampoo Bars”

Organizing my DIY Closet

On a Sunday afternoon while waiting on Hurricane Irma to do her damage I decided to clean and organize my DIY closet. I was able to get my video recorded before losing power. Thank God for His protection. The hurricane went from a Cat 4 (which we were expecting) to Cat 1 before it hitContinue reading “Organizing my DIY Closet”

Homemade Ice Cream in Just Minutes

There’s nothing like ice cream on a hot summer day or any day really. I have always been an ice cream addict. Now that I am choosing to eat healthier, I rarely eat store bought ice cream. I’ve discovered how to make my own and it’s quick, easy, and delish! What I love about itContinue reading “Homemade Ice Cream in Just Minutes”

How To Make Hot Process Face Soap

My Sea Clay Avocado and Lavender Face Soap Ingredients: 12 oz olive oil pomace 8 oz coconut oil 6 oz Avocado oil 4 oz cocoa butter 2 oz castor oil 10 oz sea water 4.42 oz lye 1 tsp of sea clay mixed with 1/2 tbs water (Add at trace) 20 drops of lavender oil,Continue reading “How To Make Hot Process Face Soap”