The iconic scent of the Ritz Carlton hotel embodies refined elegance and coastal tranquility. Now, with just a few simple essential oils, you can recreate this signature fragrance right in your own home! Why I Wrote This Post I LOVE essential oils for aromatherapy and this Hotel Scent series is super fun to do! I …
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Delicious, super simple 3 ingredient cookies to whip up when you need something yummy fast! The Easiest Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies You’ll Ever Make We all have those days when a chocolate craving hits hard, and you need a sweet fix – fast. These Super Simple Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect solution. With …
I have heard the peeps loud and clear… they need more cute farm animals to use in their junk journals, collage art, mixed media and scrapbook supplies stash! All The Pigs, Goats and Sheep Collage Sheets I know I like to see what I am going to get before signing up, so here is the …
I have been getting all kinds of ads for Hotel scents and I wondered if I could make them with my essential oils. Here is my take on 1 Hotel in South Beach, Florida. Why I Wrote This Post I click on a hotel collection ad on Facebook and now I am getting bombarded with …
This Spoonie Planner is a game-changer for chronic illness management! I made this Spoonie planner for my friends who have conditions that require energy management! Who Is This Spoonie Journal For? There are many groups of chronically ill people who identify as “spoonies”, one of my friends turned me onto the Spoon Theory (she has …
Looking for a super simple, but totally delish cookie recipe? These 4 ingredient, fast and easy cake mix cookies are perfect for a yummy treat! Why I Wrote This Post My kids and and grandkids love a fun cookie (and my son is strangely attracted to all things red velvet!) We have such a fun …
Oh my gosh, how cute are these essential oils soaps? They are perfect for the natural beauty or owl lover! Tips and ideas for how to make these fun lavender and rosemary soap bars! Why I Wrote This Post I love being able to make my own soaps and other natural living products! I took …
Super cute, brand new Alice In Wonderland printables, great to use for crafts, art journals, bullet journal and mixed media! All The New Free Alice In Wonderland Collage Sheets Whether you love Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter or other icon images from the great Lewis Carroll book! Fun vintage collage sheets to use …
I love using these green tea sugar scrub bars… combining green tea, essential oils and sugar, these exfoliating bars help to open your pores to absorb moisture and healing! Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Bars I remember the first time I made my own skin care products at home; it felt empowering to know exactly what was …
If you have been collecting ephemera in your craft room for years like I have, you might find these tips and tricks for storing a HUGE ephemera stash super helpful! Why I Wrote This Post I am a craft supplies junkie… I AM that person who has a crafting habit AND a collecting craft supplies …
I love how easy these cookies are to make and they can be adapted for any holiday (I did a Valentines Day version for this post!) Why A Cake Mix Cookies Recipe? There’s something truly magical about transforming a simple box of white cake mix into a batch of irresistible cookies. I stumbled upon this …
These blue birds and flowers tags, tickets, journal pages and fun sayings are perfect for your “blue” journal or in mixed media or scrapbook supplies! All The Blue Birds and Flowers Ephemera You might laugh at me for always thinking that my own stuff is cool, but I tend to make it way ahead of …
Over the weekend the police came to my door in the middle of the night to tell me that my kid got shot and that he was in the hospital around the corner… this is how I felt! Why I Wrote This Post I started this blog when my Mother In Law with dementia moved …
I have been super focused on my craft room storage and organization this year and one of the main culprits was how to organize all the types of paint I have! Why I Wrote This Post I have tried almost every kind of paint organizing system out there and YES one of my hobbies is …
These super cute vintage cow ephemera collage sheets are perfect for your junk journal, DIY book or scrapbook supplies! All The Cow Ephemera Collage Sheets There are so many great images in this collection including calves, farm gals, bulls, cow sayings and a great natural palette that includes green, red, brown and tan. Why I …
These darling essential oil soap bars are shaped like cute little foxes! With the scent of peppermint and eucalyptus, these soaps can help with a variety of cold issues. Introduction to Natural Beauty I’m a big fan of diving into the world of natural beauty products. There’s something deeply satisfying about blending your own skincare …
Tips and ideas for how to store your ephemera! I am a visual organizer and this new system is organized AND visible to see! Why I Wrote This Post I have been working on my craft room a lot this year and have decided to find out the best way to organize my craft products …
I love having natural beauty products to use! This mini lotion bar recipe, with it’s shea butter, olive oil and vanilla goodness is perfect for using a quick moisture loving treat for yourself! Why I Wrote This Post I have been dabbling in natural beauty for a while now since I took an essential oils …