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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: 

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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)
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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, …

Read moreTroubleshooting Liquid Soap Problems (and Liquid Soap FAQs)
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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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Menstrual Cup: Everything You Wanted to know…

May 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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What is the menstrual cup (aka. period cup)? How do you use it? Why would you want to? Find out about this sustainable women’s product. One of …

Read moreMenstrual Cup: Everything You Wanted to know…
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Homemade Moisturizer for Oily, Acne Prone Skin

April 30, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own facial moisturizer isn’t difficult, and it can save you a lot of money. Learn to make a homemade moisturizer for …

Read moreHomemade Moisturizer for Oily, Acne Prone Skin
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Easy Homemade Hair Gel (With or Without Aloe Vera)

April 29, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Define your curls and waves naturally with this easy homemade hair gel that can be made with or without aloe vera. It’s the perfect simple hair …

Read moreEasy Homemade Hair Gel (With or Without Aloe Vera)
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Nourishing DIY Flaxseed Hair Gel

April 24, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Style and nourish your hair with this homemade flaxseed hair gel. It’s perfect for defining curls and waves, but also helps style hair when …

Read moreNourishing DIY Flaxseed Hair Gel
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Easy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair

April 23, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Take control of the ingredients that go into your hair products by making them at home. This easy, DIY hair conditioner uses natural ingredients to …

Read moreEasy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair
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How to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it

April 17, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make an easy, basic homemade lotion that is the foundation for many different types of cosmetics. It can be customized to suit different …

Read moreHow to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it
Several jars of lotion being made- showing different states of being emulsified. Behind them is an immersion blender. In front of them in a finished lotion and a bowl of emulsifying wax.

Beginner’s Guide to Emulsifiers

April 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of the most important ingredients in cosmetic formulation, emulsifiers allow you to combine water-based and oil-based ingredients, forming a …

Read moreBeginner’s Guide to Emulsifiers
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The Importance of pH in Cosmetics

March 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Knowing the pH is important when formulating cosmetics. Why, though, is it important? How should you test it? And how do you adjust it when needed? …

Read moreThe Importance of pH in Cosmetics
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Easy DIY Treadmill Desk

February 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Get in those extra steps while working on your computer or watching your favorite videos using this removable, easy treadmill desk that you can …

Read moreEasy DIY Treadmill Desk
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Easy Silk Screening with Recycled Materials

February 3, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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You don’t need to buy expensive equipment to do your own silk screening. Learn how to silkscreen with common materials that you may already have …

Read moreEasy Silk Screening with Recycled Materials
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How, Why, and When to Cure Soap?

January 20, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It’s often said that soaps should be left to cure for several weeks before using them. Why is it important, though, and how should it be done? …

Read moreHow, Why, and When to Cure Soap?
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DIY Fun and Cute Face Masks

November 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Lighten up the burden of having to wear a face mask with these fun and creative face masks that you can make or decorate yourself at home. No matter …

Read moreDIY Fun and Cute Face Masks
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap

November 13, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impressive looking, but simple enough for beginners, this super-easy pumpkin spice soap combines pumpkin puree and goat milk with fall spices, making …

Read moreEasy Pumpkin Spice 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!!

November 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making soap for the first time may be intimidating, but isn’t difficult. This quick and easy beginner soap recipe comes with fun ideas for …

Read moreMaking an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!
Overhead view of.a soap recipe as printed from a lye calculator. Next to the recipe are some gloves, safety glasses, and a bowl with lye in it.

Why and How to Use a Lye Calculator? (And Which Ones are Best?)

November 3, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Altering a soap recipe is nothing like altering a food recipe. Learn how to make adjustments to a soap recipe without ruining it with the help of a …

Read moreWhy and How to Use a Lye Calculator? (And Which Ones are Best?)
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The Best Oils for Soap Making

October 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Using different oils and fats will give your soaps different properties. Learn how to harden, add lather, and improve soaps by varying the oils in the …

Read moreThe Best Oils for Soap Making
Overhead view of several face masks in various colors

DIY Comfortable Breathable Face Masks

October 14, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Forced to wear a mask? Most face masks are uncomfortable and make it difficult to breathe. These are the most comfortable, breathable mask patterns …

Read moreDIY Comfortable Breathable Face Masks
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First Day of School Printable: Free Chalkboard Printable Sign

August 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Take fun first day of school photos to help track the growth of your kids from year to year. Download this free chalkboard background printable, and …

Read moreFirst Day of School Printable: Free Chalkboard Printable Sign
A pink fuzzy covered notebook and a pencil with foam hearts placed on a wood pallet, with pink striped cloth scraps in the background.

Easy DIY Notebook Cover

June 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Reading and writing can be so much more fun when you’re using a cute, removable cover. This easy, DIY notebook cover can be quickly and easily …

Read moreEasy DIY Notebook Cover
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Easy Galaxy Wall-E T-Shirt (& Disney Castle Shirt)

June 2, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Kids love making these easy Disney shirts with some supervision. Learn to make a galaxy Wall-E t-shirt or a Disney castle fireworks t-shirt using the …

Read moreEasy Galaxy Wall-E T-Shirt (& Disney Castle Shirt)
3 bowls of liquid, one turquoise, one pink, and one purple, in front of a bottle of liquid made from red cabbage, and next to a fresh red cabbage head sliced in half.

DIY Magical, Color Changing Food Coloring

May 17, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun for all ages, these magical, color-changing food colorings are obtained naturally from foods with special pigments whose hue changes in different …

Read moreDIY Magical, Color Changing Food Coloring
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