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You all know I love me some homemade sugar scrub. I've done several variations on my original homemade sugar scrub recipe and this is the next one I've tried using a whole vanilla bean and I love it! It's perfect for diy gifts this holiday season because it's inexpensive, easy to make, and it's organic! I ...
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As I'm brainstorming great DIY gifts for the holidays, I asked the question: is it easy to make your own scented candle? I wondered if I would have to buy a bunch of expensive molds and supplies just to be able to make a couple of candles for people this holiday season. So I set ...
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Burt's Bees products are some of my favorites! I realized my daughter has been snagging my favorite lip balm, so I decided to look online to see what deals they had right now. Here's what I found on sale at Burt's Bees: Lip Balms Buy 4, Get 1 Free (makes them only $2.40 each!) New Shampoo and Conditioner, ...
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If you're throwing a party soon, try these party favor packets that are made from scrapbook paper. This way even the party favors will continue your lovely theme, and you won't waste money buying those little favor baggies or boxes. Photo courtesy of Crate Paper. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips ...
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I am very sentimental about my children's baby clothes. They're just so darn cute and hard to part with. Here is a way to keep the baby memories without stowing huge boxes in your attic forever. Create a quilt from your recycled baby clothes. (But you'll have to figure out the quilting steps for yourself ...
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These handmade tea bags may be the most adorable gift idea I have ever seen. Show a tea lover you really care by making a blend of loose tea and spices and sewing your own tea bags for a truly personal touch. Photo courtesy of A Beautiful Mess. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of ...
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Can you believe it's about 6 months before the holiday season is upon us? With the holiday seasons comes plenty of opportunities to do some yummy baking and gift giving! One of our favorite traditions is to make Homemade Vanilla Extract! It takes about six months for it to be ready, so get started now ...
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Making your own felt food is a fun way to get your kids thinking about what they eat even when they're very young. By playing with healthy choices you are reinforcing the lessons you already teach at the dinner table. And making the toys from eco-friendly felt removes the plastic and other undesirable elements out ...
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