Looking for a natural and relaxing way to unwind after a long day? Try making your own DIY bubble bath with castile soap! This recipe is easy to make and uses all-natural, gentle ingredients on your skin. Adults and kids can enjoy a soothing and relaxing soak in this homemade bubble bath. Give it a try today and see how it can help you de-stress and unwind! This was updated in March 2023 with a revised recipe. I have many fond memories of taking bubble baths as a kid, but now as an … [Read more...]
5 Christmas Soap Recipes | Melt and Pour
Learn how to make the easiest melt and pour soap bars for Christmas this year. These Christmas soap recipes are the perfect homemade gift idea for anyone on your shopping list, including that hard-to-shop-for person - we all know that someone. For these Christmas recipes, simplicity is key! Hence the melt and pour soap base. Taking out that extra step was a lifesaver for me this year. Make sure you look at each of the recipes in this post before deciding on which one to make, as some … [Read more...]
Whipped Lavender Sugar Scrub
Whipped sugar scrub will leave your skin smooth, rejuvenated, and exfoliated. Make this scrub for a thoughtful homemade gift, or include it in your next in-home spa night. This post was published in December 2020 and updated in August 2022. Homemade whipped sugar scrub is a simple recipe made with coconut oil, sugar, and lavender essential oil. It has incredible benefits for the skin and can remove dead skin cells leaving your skin soft and smooth. Sugar scrub was one of the … [Read more...]
Homemade Tropical Bath Bombs
Bath bombs can turn any ordinary bath into a fun, beautifully scented bubble bath! Make your own tropical bath bombs scented with fruity essential oils that are sure to be enjoyed by everyone. We are obsessed with bath bombs over here and I am OK with that because I am also obsessed with making them. Bath bombs are surprisingly simple to make and generally only require a few ingredients. These tropical scented fruit bombs make the perfect bath bomb for kids or gift for anyone on … [Read more...]
How to Make Rose Bath Salts
Looking for a little self-care? Rose bath salts are easy to make and extremely beneficial for the skin. Made with a blend of pink salt and sea salt, these bath salts will soothe achy muscles and sore joints. Soaking in the tub can be one of the best ways to end a long stressful day. Not only can it be relaxing, but it can also soothe aches and pains. Bath salts alone can have many benefits for the skin; they can soothe itchy skin and help with certain skin issues such as eczema and … [Read more...]
Homemade Bath Bombs without Coconut Oil
These homemade bath bombs without coconut oil are great for a soothing and calming bath. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, bath bombs are the ideal way to relax after a long day. Make these bath bombs as a gift or for yourself or both. Either way, bath bombs never disappoint. Adding in a relaxing bath bomb always puts the icing on the cake and can help me sleep better at night. I am not the only one obsessed with bath bombs around here; the kids think they are … [Read more...]
Homemade Goat Milk Soap Bars | Melt and Pour
Goat milk soap bars share incredible benefits for both sensitive and dry skin. These homemade goat milk melt and pour soap bars are simple to make and can be customized to suit any needs. I have recently renewed my love for soap making, soap bars specifically. Making handmade soap bars has become almost therapeutic for me. I have dabbled in both melt and pour recipes as well as a few cold process bars and love everything about both. Using a melt and pour soap base eliminates the … [Read more...]
Moisturizing Cold Process Soap Recipe
This moisturizing cold process soap recipe is the perfect bar of soap for dry hands or the body. Made with cocoa butter, coconut oil, and shea butter, it is very soothing and gentle for dry skin. Making handmade soap bars has become a new hobby of mine. From shampoo bars to body soap bars, I find that making my own soap is a great way to save money and make a natural product. This recipe is great for a hand soap bar and is super moisturizing! I especially love using this during the … [Read more...]
Bath Bomb Recipe for Kids | Rainbow Colors
These rainbow bath bombs are super fun for the kids, are easy to make, and would make the perfect gift. Made with all-natural ingredients and colored with mica powder, these homemade bath bombs are nourishing for the skin. I have always wanted to come up with a bath bomb recipe for kids. My littles love to take baths in the big bathtub. We have a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom, and tossing one of those little fizzers in can turn any bathtime into a tremendous time! My daughter … [Read more...]
DIY Bubble Bars
These DIY bubble bars are made with baking soda, citric acid, and mango butter. They are soothing for the skin, easy to make, and make for a fun and relaxing bath time. This simple bubble bar recipe will quickly become a favorite with the kids! You can add in relaxing essential oils and add it to the bedtime routine to promote a healthy night's sleep. But don't worry, these aren't just for the kids! Adults can greatly benefit from these DIY bubble bars. Add in lavender for a … [Read more...]
Homemade Shower Gel | Natural and Moisturizing
Homemade shower gel is made with natural ingredients and is very moisturizing for the skin. This shower gel recipe is simple to make and will leave your skin feeling smooth, silky and cleansed. Making your own bath and beauty products can seem pretty overwhelming. That is what I thought until I made my first DIY, but in actuality, it can really be quite simple. This homemade shower gel recipe is no different, and it has hydrating and moisturizing properties that will leave your … [Read more...]
Ultimate Relaxing Bath Bombs
These ultimate relaxing bath bombs are made with natural ingredients and lavender essential oil. Lavender bath bombs can be the best way to wind down after a long stressful day. These homemade bath bombs are laid out for you using a simple recipe or video tutorial. There is nothing better than a warm bath with a lavender bath bomb after a long day. Handmade bath bombs are actually very simple to make. It is also easy to modify this recipe and really show off your creative side … [Read more...]
Milk Bath Recipe
This simple milk bath recipe is the ultimate relaxer after a long day. Learn all about milk bath benefits as well as how to do a milk bath properly. Plus, my favorite essential oil blends for a bath soak DIY MILK BATH OK, so I have to be honest, I was drawn to the idea of taking a milk bath because of some maternity pictures I saw. This mother-to-be was planning a home water birth and so it was fitting. The pictures were gorgeous and had me immediately intrigued. So I … [Read more...]
