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Oh, The Things We’ll Make!

Make it yourself so that YOU control the ingredients!

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A caramel colored leather purse

How to Make a Leather Purse

Even beginners can easily make a beautiful, supple leather purse with a complete, simple-to-make DIY bag kit. As a blogger, I often get emails from companies that want to send me their products to test out and possibly promote on either my blog or social media. Truth be told, I usually ignore the messages or …

Read moreHow to Make a Leather Purse
Close-up of a bowl full of homemade papadums made from whole urids. A bright pink fabric is place on the background of the bowl.

Homemade Papadums From Scratch

Crispy and addictive, papadums are an Indian snack that is also the perfect complement to any meal. They’re delicious when eaten alone, with chutneys, or with other dipping sauces. Learn how to make them from scratch at home. Years ago, I made papadums from scratch for the first time. When I say “from scratch,” I …

Read moreHomemade Papadums From Scratch
Solid perfume in tins surrounded by lights.

DIY Easy Solid Perfume

A unique alternative to store-bought scents, homemade solid perfume is easy to make with minimal ingredients. By making your own, you can customize your fragrance. Making your own solid perfume or cologne is a fun, simple project. Solid scents are convenient for traveling without the mess. They can be kept in small tins in your …

Read moreDIY Easy Solid Perfume
3 tubes of a homemade lip balm (2 clear and one red) with a closeup of one on its side

DIY Homemade Healing Lip Balm

Soft and soothing, this easy, homemade lip balm can be whipped up in just a few minutes and will help support the healing of chapped lips and skin. Lately, the cold harsh weather is exacerbating my son’s sensitive skin. Having atopic dermatitis, he’s very prone to rashes and dry, flaky skin. One of his most …

Read moreDIY Homemade Healing Lip Balm
turkish delight in a bowl and some on a chopping board

How to Make Turkish Delight

Sweet and slightly exotic, Turkish delight is a popular Middle Eastern candy that can be made and flavored in a variety of ways. Learn how to make it at home and customize it to suit your taste. Several years ago, our family went on a European cruise that brought us to Italy, Croatia, Greece, and …

Read moreHow to Make Turkish Delight
Several pieces of mint chocolate fudge garnished with mint sprigs

Easy Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe

A classic holiday favorite, mint chocolate fudge is often loaded with sugar and overly sweet. This easy, healthier version ditches the refined sugar. It’s a creamy and delicious no-bake treat. Living in Spain, I’m generally making almond-based Christmas treats like marzapan and turrón this time of year. Ironically, my Spanish husband isn’t really a fan …

Read moreEasy Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Closeup of a cute salad, perfect for Valentine's Day! It has strawberry hearts and bacon roses.

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homemade papadums on a plate

Appetizers & Snacks

Two shot glasses filled with different flavors of kombucha in front of 2 glass bottles of kombucha

Beverages & Smoothies

Close-up overhead view of a hand holding a homemade paleo pita bread folded in half with a pita bread full of leafy greens in the background.

Breads & Wraps

Breakfast

Pouring homemade aioli off the spoon to show its texture.

Condiments & Sauces

A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

Desserts & Sweets

Lunch & Dinner

Tomato powder in a wooden spoon in front of a jar of tomato powder surrounded by dried tomato slices.

MIY Pantry Basics

A salad with bacon roses and strawberry hearts

Soups & Salads

Make Cosmetics!

Two bottles of a homemade conditioner next to a wooden comb and a washcloth.

Easy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair

Make it!Easy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair

Natural Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin

Make it!Natural Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
Pouring laundry detergent from a beaker into a bottle.

A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

Make it!A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants
A dab of homemade moisturizer on a fingertip in front of an airless pump bottle

Homemade Moisturizer for Oily, Acne Prone Skin

Make it!Homemade Moisturizer for Oily, Acne Prone Skin
A small glass jar filled with an emulsified sugar scrub with a wooden spoon in it.

Easy Emulsified Sugar Scrub

Make it!Easy Emulsified Sugar Scrub
Homemade clay-based natural toothpaste (without cacao) shown on bamboo toothbrush.

Natural Homemade Toothpaste Recipes & Tips From a Dentist

Make it!Natural Homemade Toothpaste Recipes & Tips From a Dentist
a homemade lotion being squirted onto a wooden spoon

How to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it

Make it!How to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it
A bottle of shampoo in a pump bottle next to a wooden comb and a sprig of mint.

Natural DIY Clarifying Shampoo

Make it!Natural DIY Clarifying Shampoo

Make Soap!

Closeup of 4 bars of homemade soap. Two of them have been wrapped in brown paper and wrapped with ribbons. One soap is wrapped with red ribbon and the other with white ribbon.

Making an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!

A bottle of homemade liquid Castile soap in a soap dispenser next to a washcloth.

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

Dr. Bronner's soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household, but let's face it, it's quite expensive. Learn how to make liquid Castile soap at home. It's easy, frugal, and very rewarding. #soap #castilesoap #liquidsoap

How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe

a bottle of clear liquid soap made with coconut oil

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

Perfect for those with sensitive skin, this homemade glycerin soap recipe makes a hard bar of soap that lathers nicely while gently cleansing and moisturizing your skin. 

Homemade Glycerin Soap Recipe (From Scratch)

Gentle on the skin, and with a nice, creamy lather, this goat milk soap with honey is one of my favorites. Learn the techniques of making soap with both milk and honey with this recipe. #soap #goatmilk #honey #fromscratch

Goat Milk Soap with Honey

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