Author Archives: JoLynn Rowlett

How To Make Herbal Flea Soap For Your Dog

Flea season is coming and if you don’t like the idea of dousing your favorite furry companion in poisonous powders and using harsh soaps, here is a great alternative that works for most people. This herbal soap combines the natural flea repelling properties of eucalyptus, pennyroyal, and citronella to help keep those pesky critters from driving your dog insane over those summer months. Grate 1 cup of castile soap into a large glass measuring cup. Then add 1/2 cup of water. Melt the soap by setting the measuring cup in a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water, and set … Continue reading →

How To Blend Your Own Bath Oils

How To Blend Your Own Bath Oils Bath oils moisturize your skin, leaving it soft and fragrant. You can blend your own custom bath oils by following this basic recipe. Once you know how to do it, you can experiment with other oil blends until you find your favorite combination. * Always add Vitamin E to extend the shelf life of your blends, as they will turn rancid in time. You can purchase Vitamin E oil at health food stores, but it’s less expensive to clip capsules of Vitamin E, so that’s how we will measure it, by capsule. Basic … Continue reading →

7 Other Uses For Wallpaper

So, you’ve bought a bunch of wallpaper to do that project in the kitchen, but now that you’re done, you still have some left over. There are always wallpaper “experts” telling you to buy an extra roll or two just to be sure. Well no one wants to waste money, especially in this day and age. So why not use that extra wallpaper for something different and artistic at the same time? That way, no money is lost and you feel you’ve gotten your money’s worth. The following are 7 ways to use wallpaper other than on your walls: 1) … Continue reading →

Keeping the Kids Entertained When it’s Snowy Outside with Snow Globes!

Remember how much fun snow globes were when you were a kid? You could shake the globe and watch the ‘snow’ sprinkle on a tiny little scene. It may not be snowing where you are now, but you can make your own globe featuring anything you wish. Young or young at heart, it’s a fun little project with a great outcome and a great way to pass an afternoon letting your kids be creative. What’s great about making snow globes is that you can totally personalize it to make it your own original. You can add various colors of glitter … Continue reading →

Now That You’ve Made Bath Salts- Let’s Make Them Fizzy!

Fizzy bath salts turn your bath into a spa! Use craft store molds to give these tablets fun shapes. Remember, the bigger the mold, the longer your fizzy salts will take to bubble and melt in the tub. For this recipe you will need to pre-measure: 1 cup of baking soda 1/2 cup of corn starch 1/2 cup of citric acid (sold in health food shops) 20 drops of your favorite fragrance oil Approx. 5 drops of food coloring if you wish Additionally you will need: An extra glass bowl A water spray bottle (Health and Beauty aisle) Wax paper … Continue reading →

Making Your Bath Salts

Now-a-days every bath store and boutique is selling bath salts. They’ve become a very popular item. Which of course also means that they’ve become a little pricey too. It’s very easy and cost effective to make your own. They make great handmade gifts and of course, what better gift to yourself than some much needed quiet-time in the tub. First you’ll need a few items: Food coloring, to make the salts any color or colors you choose 2 cups of Epsom salts Large metal or glass mixing bowl 1 cup Sea salt, coarse salt or rock salt 1/4 teaspoon Glycerin … Continue reading →

Save Money Cleaning Your Own ShowerHeads

So you’ve noticed a distinct change in water pressure. If your showers aren’t flowing as freely as they should, chances are good that the head is clogged. Tiny bits of minerals tend to cake inside the shower head, blocking the free flow of water and making shower time not so nice. Call a plumber? Don’t do it! This is one problem that you can easily remedy yourself, for almost zero cost. Here’s what you’ll need: * Zipper-type storage bag — quart-size is fine * White vinegar — the cheaper, the better * Thick rubber band Now here’s what you do: … Continue reading →

Save Money and Make Your Own Bath Salts

Everyone loves a fragrant, soothing bath, but who wants to pay the mall price for a small jar? You can make your own fragrant bath salts with a few grocery and craft store items. This recipe is so simple even children can make it! In a glass bowl measure out: 1 Cup Epsom salts 1 Cup Course Sea Salt Stir the salts well and remove 1/4 cup to a separate glass bowl. To the 1/4 cup of salts add: 20 drops of your favorite fragrance oil 5 drops of food coloring Stir the drops and salt mixture until very well … Continue reading →

Making Homemade Baby Wipes

Having a baby is such a joyous time, not only for the proud parents, but also for all of the friends and family that wish to welcome the baby into the world. A baby shower is the perfect way for everybody to gather and give best wishes and shower the mother-to-be with wonderful gifts for her baby. Many of the most helpful and handy gifts are those such as diapers and wipes, the things that get used most often when baby comes home. However, many parents find that buying these items can get pretty pricey after a while. It would … Continue reading →