The 4 Ingredient Baby Powder

Remember the days when your parents would sprinkle baby powder all over you?  Maybe not.  But when you think of a baby’s scent, Johnson and Johnson’s (J&J) baby powder almost always pops into your mind.  Let’s face it, you don’t have to be a baby to enjoy this product – many have been using it… Continue reading The 4 Ingredient Baby Powder

Dried Lavender Bundles and Sachets

On this year’s family vacation, I made it a point to visit my first lavender farm,  AKL Maui, to finally witness the home of my favorite scent and  essential oil.  Here, I was fortunate to see a vast amount of different types of lavender, such as Spanish, French, English, Sweet,  growing naturally in the countryside.  The farm… Continue reading Dried Lavender Bundles and Sachets

The Cookie Cupcake

Can’t decide between a cupcake or cookie?  You can have your cookie and cupcake with this innovative twist on the classic, the “Cookie Cupcake.”  Not a keen cupcake decorator?  When it came to testing out my brother’s birthday cupcakes, I have to admit they weren’t beautiful.  Luckily, I have discovered the easiest way to decorate a cupcake that is… Continue reading The Cookie Cupcake

2 minute DIY Hand Sanitizing Gel & Spray

Since elementary school, we’ve been told to use hand sanitizer to wipe off any germs that could be left on our hands, and from there, people have immersed themselves in the world of Purell.  Little did we know that those sanitizers we have liberally been putting on our hands were actually toxic.  It may get rid of 99.9% of germs,… Continue reading 2 minute DIY Hand Sanitizing Gel & Spray

Project Fabricland: Fairytale Inspiration

In January, I participated for the fourth time in Project Fabricland, a sewing competition.  Each week, students meet for three hours to sew garments based on a theme.  This year, the theme was Fairytales.  This included classic tales such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and lesser known ones such as The Gold Spinner.  Since… Continue reading Project Fabricland: Fairytale Inspiration

DIY 2 Ingredient Makeup Remover

For those of us who haven’t gotten the chance to give our mother anything but a card, it is never late to gift your mother with dose of health!  And, easy thing is, you probably already have these ingredients in your home. Today, I made a homemade makeup remover that will ensure everyone’s skin is… Continue reading DIY 2 Ingredient Makeup Remover

How to Marbleize Cookies

Despite the winter holidays passing, cookie decorating is a great skill to have for anytime of the year.  My favorite technique is marbling them!  It’s pretty, and wonderful for any occasion.  Decorating cookies is a great skill to have because you can do it for anything, and it’s impressive!  The marble technique is really easy,… Continue reading How to Marbleize Cookies

DIY Holiday Place Cards

So many family members come to my grandparent’s house for the holidays, so it can get quite overwhelming.  Following the question “When can we open our presents?”, “Who’s sitting where?” is top on the interrogation list.  With a table merely over 7 feet, a homemade buffet, and over 20 guests, we tend to forget our spots at the… Continue reading DIY Holiday Place Cards

Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Do you you have dry, dehydrated skin?  Do you hate spending countless dollars on unpromising beauty products?  Do you like snickerdoodles?  Well here’s your answer – snickerdoodle body scrub!  Just mix, apply, wash, and enjoy your smooth, moisturized skin. Inspired by the classic cookie, this scrub itself kitchen staples like brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub

The holiday season is up and running, so what does this mean?  It means that you’re up and running as well – from one place to the other, leaving no time to yourself.  When you look into the mirror, you see yourself with cracked, faded lips.  Does this sound familiar? No problem!  This is the solution.… Continue reading Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub