DIY

  • DIY Makeup Recipe: Natural Mineral Foundation
    Cosmetics,  DIY,  Frugal Living

    DIY Makeup Recipe: Mineral Foundation

    If you wear makeup, you’ve probably figured out that a good quality mineral-based foundation can get quite expensive. Before I started making my own, I was spending around $25 a month on foundation. That’s $300 a year! Using this high quality, customizable DIY makeup recipe, I now spend just 50 cents a month, and end up with a nicer product! If you need to cut your spending, making your own makeup is a no-brainer!   DIY Makeup Disclaimer: this page may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.   I started making my own mineral makeup…

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  • DIY Lip Balm Recipe
    DIY,  Saving Money

    DIY Lip Balm Recipe with Coconut Oil

    Every fall I make a big batch of wonderful homemade honey lip balm to use as Christmas gifts, and to have on hand for myself for the year! This year, I decided to share my simple DIY lip balm recipe so you can make some too! Free of harmful chemicals, this lip balm recipe is made with coconut oil, beeswax and raw honey to naturally nourish and moisturize your lips!     You can either use lip balm tubes or tins (you can find both on Amazon)! For gifts I use regular blank address labels to print or hand write a cute label, and simply wrap them around the tubes.…

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