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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

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: 

Bottle labeled "Chili Pepper Oil" with infusion of chili flakes and oil; dried red chilies beside the bottle; glass jar with chili flakes and oil in the background.

How to Make Chili Pepper Oil

April 8, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Discover how to make homemade chili pepper oil for food, massage, and DIY balms, along with its health benefits and safety tips. Chili pepper oil is a …

Read moreHow to Make Chili Pepper Oil
firestarter that has been lit and is flaming

Homemade Fire Starters with Dryer Lint (No Wax)

February 21, 2025 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Turn dryer lint and used cooking oil into eco-friendly fire starters! This no-wax method is simple, waste-free, and ideal for quick, effective fires. …

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Five small containers of homemade costume makeup, each a different color, stand on a wooden surface. The vibrant colors visible include black, white, red, blue, and gold.

DIY Halloween Makeup (Homemade Costume Makeup)

October 29, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid the toxic chemicals in store-bought Halloween makeup by making your own homemade costume makeup. It’s a fun project that can be customized …

Read moreDIY Halloween Makeup (Homemade Costume Makeup)
Bottle of homemade massage oil with towels and lavender.

DIY Massage Oil: Choosing The Best Oils for Massage

August 8, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Choosing the best oils for massage can feel overwhelming, but it’s simpler than you may think. Learn how to blend oils according to your needs …

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A blue leather backpack on a wooden table

How to Sew a Backpack: Leather Backpack Tutorial

July 8, 2024 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make your own leather backpack with this step-by-step tutorial, complete with pictures. See how even beginners can create beautiful and …

Read moreHow to Sew a Backpack: Leather Backpack Tutorial
Bottle of homemade mouthwash with homemade toothpaste and a bamboo toothbrush

DIY Homemade Mouthwash

June 3, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Refresh, cleanse, and heal with this natural, homemade mouthwash that is alcohol-free, inexpensive, and super easy to make yourself! If you’ve …

Read moreDIY Homemade Mouthwash
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DIY Toothpaste Tablets Recipe

May 29, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional toothpaste, these homemade toothpaste tablets are easy to make and can be adjusted to suit …

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Best Homemade Toothpaste Recipe: Dentist Formulated!

May 24, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Disappointed with the consistency of the homemade toothpaste recipes you’ve tried making at home? This recipe, formulated by a dentist, tastes …

Read moreBest Homemade Toothpaste Recipe: Dentist Formulated!
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Tallow Body Butter (Whipped Tallow Balm)

May 11, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This luxurious feeling, velvety whipped tallow balm deeply nourishes and softens the skin. It’s a quick and easy tallow body butter recipe that …

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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 …

Read moreEasy Homemade Tallow Lip Balm
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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

Read moreEmulsified Body Butter
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 …

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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 …

Read moreHomemade Lice Prevention Spray (and Natural Remedies)
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 …

Read moreHomemade Cucumber Extract
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 …

Read moreWhy and How to Make Aloe Oil
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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