7 recipes for making your home smell incredible with simmering potpourri.
Just thinking about this makes me want to start a fire (in the fireplace) and take a nap on the floor.
I made the stone hot pad (one the right)! I found it on Pinterest (the one on the left.) and it was a lot harder than just gluing stones to felt.
You see, felt absorbs the liquid super glue and it leaks through to whatever surface is underneath it. Luckily, mine was a magazine. When I do this again, this is how I will:
You will need a sheet of cork, 2 sheets of felt (I used black patterned felt so the bottom looked cool, too.), a bag of polished stones/large pebbles (I got mine from Michael’s.), and a lot of super glue gel.
I used a big pot top to trace a circle onto the felt and cork.
Glue the felt to the top and bottom of the cork.
I used super glue GEL. It does not leak through as much. I super glued the rocks to the felt and then I super glued in between the rocks so they were glued to each other, as well.This is going to be my Christmas present for my Big Mama (grandmother)! I am going to make a little smaller one to go with it. :) Enjoy!
so cool. ugh, i love it. props for including tips :)
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—// Dream Catcher!//
1. Start with bendy sticks ( I used bamboo)
2. Made a ring and wrapped leaves around.
3. 3 rings done
4. Start the middle..
Then finish off with the decorations!
Dream catcher 1.
Dream Catcher 2!
submission from anniemculck!
these are seriously so gorgeous. thank you for sharing!!
If any of you are interested in going Shampoo Free, you should most certainly check out this how-to, from Simple Mom.
She’s really thorough and tells you how to clean your hair with just baking soda and apple cider vinegar.
It’s really awesome, and I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that going Shampoo Free can change the life of your hair. It’s supposed to be amazing, so I’m going to give it a try.
Natural Winter Lips Scrub
I need to make this. My lips have been SO DRY lately. And I always, without fail, lose my chapstick. It sounds like it would taste pretty good too.
All you’ll need is:
-1 tsp of coconut oil
-1 tsp of raw honey
-2 tbsp of raw/granulated sugar mix
-a dash of lemon
via Pink Pistachio
Alright, ladies:
So I have to tell you about this hair treatment. I read it online once and copy/pasted it to a word doc., recently found the doc. …. so I thought why not try it. It so simple and easy.
For 30 minutes put this mixture all over and evenly coat hair: (better if you can leave it in overnight)
1/4 Honey
3/4 EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil)
Depending on your hair length, eyeball an amount you think you’ll need to coat your hair.
I have hair about two inches past my shoulders and used a complete 12oz cup.
My review:
Before hair treatment: I’m a swim instructor, so everyday I’m in chlorine. My hair gets damaged pretty fast. I have pretty normal, in the middle, average hair. Straight, not thin but not thick, not oily, brunette hair. I get split ends rather quickly and although it may not look tangled, if you try to run your fingers through, there is a whole army of invisible tangles.
During: I absolutely hated this treatment. It was awful. It was a total mess and dripped everywhere. I got it all over my shirt, the bathroom, my arms, face, and neck. It was a bitch to clean up because of the oil.
After: It took two washes of shampoo to wash out all the oil and honey. However I could immediately feel a difference. I did this treatment three days ago and today at Thanksgiving my sister and mom keep touching my hair, running their fingers through saying my hair looked so healthy. Its shinier, softer, bouncier, and not really all that tangled.
I don’t know how often I will have to do this treatment, but so far so good. Four days and counting.
I hated the during but love the effect. I guess it was worth all the mess =). I recommend it.
I’m definitely going to have to try this out. I have so many split ends and invisible tangles. I mean, my hair is a big lions mane, but still. Definitely doing this!
aaaand I’m certainly trying out the flowers in the hair sometime. ugh, so gorgeous.
(Source: hollywoodwithatouchatwang, via diyforthesoul)
Here’s a recipe for a Lemon Skin Brightening Toner.
I use lemons on my face all the time, and they really do work! It helps with acne like you wouldn’t believe.
And it leaves your face smelling awesome.
via Shwin & Shwin
24 Things You Can Clean with Lemons!
(this is why I love Mother Nature Network)
- Use a half lemon and salt to clean even the most heavily discolored brass (real brass, not brass plated). Be careful with antiques. Always test a small spot before scrubbing away.
- The same method can be used for copper items such has copper bottoms of pots.
- You can also shine up your chrome faucets or the chrome on older model cars with lemon and salt.
- Diluted lemon juice not only cleans stains from cutting boards, but helps kill germs as well. Rub the juice full strength onto the stain and let sit until the stain fades. Can be left overnight, then rinsed well and dried.
- Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.
- Clean your microwave and remove odors. Place a cup 3/4 full of water with a couple tablespoons of lemon juice in the microwave. Heat to boiling. Don’t open the door for another 10 minutes. Then just wipe away food particles with a clean cloth and dry.
- Put a dilute solution of lemon juice in a spray bottle to clean laminate counter tops. Rinse with water and dry afterward.
- Scrub grills and grates with lemon juice and salt.
- Soak plastic food storage containers in dilute lemon juice to remove stains and odors. Add baking soda and scrub, rinse and dry.
- Remove rust stains from cotton and polyesters. Make a paste with lemon juice and cream of tarter and rub the mixture into the stain. Let the item sit for about a half hour, and then wash as normal (test before use).
- Sanitize your garbage disposal. Pour a gallon of hot water mixed with a half cup of lemon juice down the drain.
- Brighten your clothing by soaking clothes in a hot water and lemon juice mix (about a half cup per gallon of water) and then wash as normal. Works best if laundry is then dried in the sun. Lemon juice should not be used on silks or other delicate fabrics. If you are uncertain, test a tiny area first.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice to your dish soap to boost degreasing ability.
- Remove odors from your refrigerator with a half lemon on a saucer. Change once a week.
- Clean food preparation smells from your hands with a dilute solution of water and lemon juice.
- Remove grease stains from clothing. Rub lemon juice into the spot and let sit overnight and then wash as normal.
- Clean windows and mirrors. Put a few tablespoons of lemon juice and water into a spray bottle. Works as well as a vinegar solution and smells better.
- Keep your toilet bowl fresh. Place a half cup of lemon juice in the bowl and swish with a toilet bowl brush.
- Sanitize earrings by placing them in a saucer of lemon juice.
- Unclog your drain with a mixture of baking soda followed by lemon juice. The foaming action will clear minor clogs.
- Clean hard water stains on glass shower doors with half a lemon.
- Clean mineral buildup on tea kettle and coffee pots by boiling lemon slices in the pots. Allow the mixture to sit for an hour or two, and then rinse and dry.
- A dilute lemon juice rinse for your hair cuts soap residue and leaves hair softer and shinier.
- Lastly, you can make a facial scrub of sugar and lemon juice for cleaner, softer skin.
My name is Alex. This is a tumblr where I will document various interweb project finds (including baking, crocheting, cooking, crafts, etc), and DIY projects of my own as well. I very rarely post things that don't include a tutorial or a how-to. Allons-y!
