DIY Gift Ideas

Let the relaxing smell of lavender start your day or help you calm down in the evenings with these DIY Lavender Shower Melts. Lavender has been used for centuries for its soothing properties and is a natural stress-reliever. Simply add one of these melts with their calming scent and natural ingredients to your shower for …

Are you feeling congested and under the weather? Take a hot, steamy shower with these homemade eucalyptus shower melts. Eucalyptus essential oils are terrific for helping to break up mucus and making you feel a little peppier when your energy and spirits are down. You’ll love having these on hand the next time you or …

Want to spruce up your door for Christmas? This DIY Grinch wreath is just the thing! It’s cute, whimsical, and based on a holiday classic. What could be better? Make your own Grinch wreath using mostly Dollar Tree items and a recycled cereal box. Really! You’ll turn that cereal box into a pretty convincing-looking chimney …

Inside: Here’s a handy list of easy, smell-good sugar scrubs for your body and lips. These make great DIY gifts in a pinch, especially if you’re on a budget. It’s down to the wire now. You need a gift FAST. Maybe you need several. Oh, and you’re on a tight budget. Yikes! Not all hope …

Get softer, smoother skin fast with this easy 3-ingredient oatmeal and brown sugar body scrub. Not only does this DIY body scrub exfoliate your skin, but it delivers loads of moisture, too. This makes a great homemade gift idea for the holidays as well! Do you suffer from dry skin? I sure do. It’s genetic, …

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Shaving is necessary, but it’s tough on your skin. Whether you’re shaving your legs or your hubby is shaving his face, you’re both likely left with bumps, redness and skin irritation. Want to soothe razor burn and skin irritation after shaving? Try this moisturizing, hydrating homemade aftershave lotion. It’s naturally scented with essential oils, so …

It’s time to take back summer! Tired of hearing “I’m bored!” from the kids only two weeks into summer break? Me, too! But these DIY backyard games are sure to keep them entertained all summer long. Whether you’re looking for a simple DIY you can do today or a weekend project, you’ll find something fun …

Looking for some easy craft ideas for summer? You’re in luck! We’ve found 17 of the cutest pineapple crafts for you to try. Whether you’re an expert crafter or just looking for an easy project to decorate your home or give as a gift, you’re going to find an amazingly cute and creative idea here. …

A tote bag is a must for a mom on the go. You need a place to put the snacks for the kids, toys for the kids, wipes, hand sanitizer, a change of clothes and… you may even have something of your own in your bag. But don’t you wish tote bags were cuter? We’ve …

Nothing feels better than coming home to a great-smelling home at the end of the day. There’s something about that sweet smell and familiarity that helps you relax. But if you’re using commercial air fresheners, you may have noticed that there’s a slight chemical smell, too. You can easily create your own homemade air freshener …

Does your family use a lot of soap to wash their hands? Ours does, too! If you’d like to cut costs and use more natural products, you have to try this DIY foaming hand soap. It’s made with simple ingredients, and you only need a little for each bottle of foam soap. Not only does it …

Worried about lice this school year? You’re not alone. It’s every parent’s nightmare! This spray can help prevent lice when it is a threat, such as an outbreak at school. Essential Oil Lice Prevention Spray Eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and lavender oil are all well known for their pest prevention. They are the most …

Sweet orange oil, lemon oil, and bergamot oil are all well known for helping users feel more alert, feel more positive, and can even help purify the air. Together in this Essential Oil Mood Lifting Spray, they offer a sweet citrus scent and can really help boost your spirits with just a few sprays. Scent …

Do you want silky skin for spring and summer? Perhaps you just suffer from dry skin (as do I) and want to smooth out the rough spots with a homemade beauty scrub. Either way, this Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub is perfect for you. It smells so good, and using it once or twice a week …

A DIY sugar scrub makes a wonderful, frugal gift. It’s easy to make, so it’s the perfect kid-made gift to give to family and friends.   When I look back on some of my favorite gifts that I’ve ever received, I realize that most of them were homemade. In particular, the baby blanket that my …

I don’t know about you, but I have super dry skin. Seriously dry… It’s bad. But one thing that keeps the flakiness at bay is a good body scrub. Rather than paying for a scrub at the store (with who knows what kind of ingredients), I prefer to make my own. This Lime Salt Scrub …

Is your Christmas budget stretched to the max? I know the feeling! We try to buy gifts for all the children in our extended families, and that can get expensive since more kids are added each year. Handmade gifts are a great way to save, but kids don’t exactly go crazy for jar mixes and …