Who doesn’t love a relaxing soak in the tub? Especially when you have luxurious, florally-fragrant bath bombs, cleansers, and salts on hand? I was determined to learn how to make bath salts. The results were even better than I imagined, and super affordable. My sister-in-law is a diehard fan of “bath bombs,” beauty “smoothies,” and a…
You’ve seen ‘em at your community garden and at your favorite restaurant—raised garden beds are all the rage. Raised garden beds have grown in popularity for good reason. They make gardening accessible to those with limited space and simplify the process of planting and weeding. What are Raised Beds? Raised beds are garden beds that…
If you’ve planned your garden and prepped your soil, you are finally ready learn how to plant some starter plants! First things first: purchase the starter plants that you are most excited about growing. Then, simply arrange them up where you would like to plant them. Grab a shovel and a little fertilizer, and you…
Are you in love with honeycrisp apples and elberta peaches? What if I told you there were varieties of fruit tree that you could grow from a container on your balcony or patio? Well… There are! They are often referred to as “Ultra-Dwarf Fruit Trees.” What are Ultra-Dwarf Fruit Trees? Simply put, ultra dwarf fruit…
For straight and flat hair individuals, like myself, going to the beach can make for a great hair day. I love letting my hair crunch up with salty ocean water to achieve the “natural” beach wave look. But in reality, this actually leaves my hair dry, tangled, and sad. I also live nowhere near the…
If you’re planting a garden for the first time, there are lots of options to consider—like whether you should plant in raised beds or directly in soil, and whether you should grow seedlings or buy starter plants. There are challenges and benefits that come with any method that you choose, and many people find that…
This post contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on these links. You’ve bought your seeds; you’ve prepped your containers. (Psst… Check out our article on how to make DIY seedling containers.) You’re ready to plant your seeds. Now what? It’s time to learn how to…
Nothing makes for a relaxing shower time ritual like an exfoliating sugar scrub. Learn how to make one from a few simple ingredients in this easy sugar scrub recipe. (Psst! If you like this sugar scrub recipe, you’ll love learning how to make bath salts.) Growing up, body scrub products were a special luxury. They were…
You don’t need to buy fancy seed starter kits to get started on your seeds indoors. Use what you have. The old adage is true: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Pay attention to what products routinely end up in your recycling bin or trash can. How could you bring new life into them? Do you blow through…
