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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

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Make it Yourself

So many things that you normally buy can be made at home from scratch. Here is where I show you how to make everything from black garlic and tomato powder to homemade boba and croutons!

Save money and ensure that you have the highest quality ingredients by making your own pantry staples. The recipes and posts you will be seeing below are a mix of sweet and savory items that you can have in store. If you love milk tea, try making your own boba pearls from scratch. If you’re craving pasta, you can create this basic pasta dough quickly in time for the next meal.

Conserve your tomatoes in a way that saves space by making a super versatile tomato powder. Learn how to make tomato powder, and how to use it.Having the ability to create your own staples means lessening your trips to the grocery if you happen to run out of pantry basics! These recipes have saved me some time and effort for last minute trips so I really want to share this with you.
Two batches of homemade black boba, using different amounts of activated charcoal. One batch is slightly darker than the other batch.Browse through more MIY Pantry Basics here: 

Various tubes and a tin of tallow lip balm

Easy Homemade Tallow Lip Balm

March 7, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Protect your lips with this glide-on tallow lip balm made with only two inexpensive ingredients. This frugal recipe is quick and easy and is super …

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A caramel colored leather purse

How to Make a Leather Purse

December 9, 2022 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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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 …

Read moreHow to Make a Leather Purse
Solid perfume in tins surrounded by lights.

DIY Easy Solid Perfume

December 30, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A unique alternative to store-bought scents, homemade solid perfume is easy to make with minimal ingredients. By making your own, you can customize …

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

December 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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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. …

Read moreDIY Homemade Healing Lip Balm
firestarter that has been lit and is flaming

No Wax Dryer Lint Fire Starters

November 21, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Recycle your dryer lint and cooking oil into a no-waste fire starter quickly and easily! These no-wax, dryer lint fire starters are a great …

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Homemade Captain America Costume

October 16, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With some simple sewing, you can quickly make this easy homemade Captain America costume from recycled t-shirts. It’s super comfy, and kids …

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Closeup of a boy dressed up as Thor at a costume party. (The other kids are blurred out.)

DIY Thor Costume

October 15, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With a bit of hot glue, craft foam, felt, and paint, you can whip out this fun DIY Thor costume complete with a homemade hammer, vambraces, and …

Read moreDIY Thor Costume
homemade dandelion infused lotion bars surrounded by dandelion petals

Dandelion Lotion Bars (& Homemade Dandelion Oil)

October 1, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with an infused dandelion oil to soothe irritated skin, these homemade lotion bars are a convenient, non-messy way to moisturize your skin. Over …

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Easy Lotion Bars

September 29, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make and environmentally friendly, lotion bars are the ideal no-mess solution for nourishing your skin with zero-waste naturally. Why make …

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Overhead view of an emulsified body butter in a jar.

Emulsified Body Butter

September 25, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Nourish and protect your skin with this thick and creamy emulsified body butter that is rich with natural oils and butters with added water to help …

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A jar filled with a creamy, smooth, DIY whipped body butter.

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

September 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Nourish your skin with a whipped body butter that’s simple to make. If you want to make your own natural products, but aren’t quite ready …

Read moreWhipped Body Butter Recipe
A bottle of a homemade lice spray with a nit comb and a wooden comb

Homemade Lice Prevention Spray (and Natural Remedies)

September 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Help keep lice away with this easy homemade lice prevention spray made with essential oils. Also, learn how we rid ourselves of lice naturally. While …

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homemade cucumber extract in a bottle near a cucumber and some cucumber slices.

Homemade Cucumber Extract

August 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Anti-inflammatory and nourishing to the skin, cucumber extract is a useful ingredient for homemade cosmetics. It’s simple to make and provides …

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Aloe being strained from homemade aloe oil going into a bottle with a funnel and strainer

Why and How to Make Aloe Oil

July 31, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With numerous benefits for skin and hair, aloe oil is perfect for use in many homemade cosmetics. Learn why and how to make it and how to use it. What …

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A bottle of homemade after sun lotion in front of an aloe leaf and a lavender flower

Homemade After Sun Lotion

July 24, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soothe irritated skin and replenish its moisture after a day in the sun using this homemade after sun lotion that nourishes skin with aloe and other …

Read moreHomemade After Sun Lotion
3 different bottles of a homemade body shimmer oil

DIY Body Shimmer Oil

July 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Give your skin a luminous glow with an easy, DIY body shimmer oil that will also nourish your skin. Depending on the color chosen, you can also give …

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A bottle of homemade sea salt spray on a ledge by the beach.

DIY Sea Salt Spray (For Beach Waves Year Round)

July 17, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Get those tousled, beachy waves, or the texture that you get in your hair after a day at the beach, without the damage, using this DIY sea salt spray. …

Read moreDIY Sea Salt Spray (For Beach Waves Year Round)

Natural Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin

June 16, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soothing, yet effective, this natural homemade deodorant stick works without baking soda nor coconut oil and uses zinc to help combat odors for those …

Read moreNatural Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
A bottle of homemade liquid Castile soap in a soap dispenser next to a washcloth.

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with only olive oil, this pure liquid Castile soap is easy to make and mild. It’s perfect for face and body, and for cleaning around the …

Read moreEasy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
pouring essential oils into a container with water and liquid soap paste.

How to Dilute a Homemade Liquid Soap Paste

May 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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When making liquid soap using the soap paste method, you’ll need to dilute it to use it. Learn how simple it is to dilute a liquid soap paste, …

Read moreHow to Dilute a Homemade Liquid Soap Paste
a bottle of clear liquid soap made with coconut oil

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

May 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

Read moreHomemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap
A bottle of liquid soap in a dispenser in front of two jars of different liquid soaps

How to Make Liquid Soap (Start Here)

May 15, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save money and control the ingredients by making your own liquid soap from scratch. It’s easier than you may think, and it’s a sustainable …

Read moreHow to Make Liquid Soap (Start Here)
A cloudy liquid soap in a foaming dispenser

Troubleshooting Liquid Soap Problems (and Liquid Soap FAQs)

May 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Frustrated with liquid soap making? Let’s troubleshoot! Here are some of the most common problems and their solutions. Over the years, …

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A little boy bent down on the ground, playing with several black and brown hens.

Meet The Hens!

May 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Yes, we have hens! When my son was 2 years old, we got our first 4 hens. He had helped up build our chicken coop from pallet wood, and loved running …

Read moreMeet The Hens!
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