How to Make Facial Skin Toner

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Tune Up Your Skin With Toner - includes four easy recipes for homemade facial toners By Sharon Hopkins Skin toners are the next step after a facial cleansing routine. Skin toners ensure complete removal from the skin of all cleansing preparations. They freshen and tone up the skin and … [Read more...]

DIY Recycled Chandelier

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If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind chandelier to hang in your hallway, or over the dining table, consider these creative DIY designs made from recycled materials such as glass baby food jars or plastic laundry scoops. RaisingSpaces.com had some interesting Upcycled Pendant Lamps to share for … [Read more...]

Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners

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Commercial or brand name floor cleaners or carpet cleaners usually contain harsh chemicals that may, or may not, be identified on the label. A better, less expensive alternative is to make your own cleaners - that you way, you know what goes into them is safer for children, pets, and you! … [Read more...]

How To Make Tinctures From Herbs

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By Mary Hanna A Primer on Herbal Tinctures The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question. The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the … [Read more...]

Natural Homemade Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

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Try a few of these natural homemade cleaners and you may re-think inviting Mr. Clean into your home. Note: Borax is usually sold in boxes, near the laundry detergents or fabric softeners in the grocery store. For more homemade cleaners, please see our article and recipes to make Homemade … [Read more...]

Homemade Bee Sting Remedies

by Rachel Paxton My son got his first bee sting this morning. There was a dead (or so I thought) wasp lying on the floor of our dining room. I was talking to our daughter on the phone and was going to dispose of the bee as soon as I got off the phone. Not a minute later, my two-year-old son was … [Read more...]

Homemade Surface Cleaners

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Learn how to make your own environmentally-friendly spray cleaners. These homemade cleaners are cheap to make yourself and always ready to use. Natural All-Purpose Spray Cleaner 2 tbsp vinegar 2 cups water 1 tsp borax 10-15 drops tea tree oil Combine the ingredients and put the mixture … [Read more...]