Here’s a list of 30 gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Some of them you can buy, and others you can DIY from the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours! This post contains affiliate links. I only recommend products that I personally love and would buy or have bought for myself or a …
This is probably the girliest DIY I ever made. And I LOVE IT. Ever since I saw the first Unicorn Macaroons pop up on Pinterest I knew I wanted to make my own bath bomb version.
Now that spring is in full effect I wanted to make a more cheerful version of my Hidden Black Bath Bombs. This seamingly plain bath bomb erupts into a rainbow of colors when you drop it in your bath water!
BEWARE: do not let these Bath Melt Cookies sit on your counter next to a glass of milk. An innocent passerby might mistake them for a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies.
I did the impossible. I killed a cactus.
What smells like citrus heaven, is packed with sugar, and makes you think of spring? It’s a Key Lime Pie … Scrub Bar!
Easter is coming. Are you DIY ready yet? No holiday would be complete for me without a Bath Bomb recipe! For the occasion I swapped my trusty plastic Christmas ornaments for plastic Easter ones.
Is Spring FINALLY here? Last week I was still wearing 2 coats. TWO. COATS. And now all of a sudden it’s sweater weather. Not that I’m complaining. I was in need of a strong dose of sunshine. The thing I’m MOST excited about the weather changing is that I can change up my skin care …
Green clay, white clay, pink clay, brown clay. Clay comes in as many colors as it has benefits. I’ve been keeping my beauty routine quite simple lately. But with the weather changing I’ve noticed my skin’s craving a little more. A little more clay. Nothing cleanses out those pores quite like a clay mask!
This was supposed to be a Valentine’s Day Craft. I had the idea all ready in my head, all of the ingredients in my stash. I only needed 1 more thing: a flexible mold of about 5 inches. Turns out nobody bakes 5 inch cakes.
Having a blog seems simple. You write a blog post and hit publish. Easy. But if you want your blog to really stand out, you need to know where you can make the difference. These tips right here have helped me grow as a blogger. Find out how to make them work for you too!
Scrambling for last minute Valentine’s day gift ideas? Or maybe you want to surprise your pals for a special Galentine’s day? Here I share a list of my favorite DIY Bath & Beauty tutorials to celebrate your favorite person and/or squad.
For me there’s the time before natural beauty remedies and the time after. Before was marked by eczema flares and oily t-zones. After introduced the era of balanced, healthy skin heaven. Needless to say I’m never going back again. There’s only 1 drugstore staple that has earned a permanent spot in my everyday skin care …
These cute looking pink petal bath bombs have a dark secret hidden inside. Learn how you can make these hidden black bath bombs at home. You can keep them all to yourself, or share them as gifts with family and friends. How about a Halloween sugar-free alternative for Halloween? Or the perfect anti-Valentine or Galentine …
Don’t bath salts look just like tiny crystals!? I was actually thinking of new massage bar ideas (with valentine’s day approaching and all) and all of the different ways you could give them texture. My mind was just wondering about salt when this vision of geode-shaped bars popped up in my head. The only problem: …
There’s the day you could never imagine doing it. And there’s the day you can’t imagine life without it. I’m talking about oils on your face. It’s the most luxurious, indulging feeling there is. And it makes your skin look DAMN GOOD too.
My first Bath Bomb recipe of the New Year! And what better way to kick off than with these rainbow colored Unicorn inspired Bath Bombs. These bath fizzies look like little unicorn droppings. Which weirdly makes them extremely cute. Watch the video-tutorial!
A new year means new resolutions. The idea is simple: you list the things you’ve been doing wrong the whole year round and vow to no longer do them once that clock strikes midnight. You see why this concept is doomed to fail?
Chocolate. Hazelnut. Spread. The inventor of Nutella was a genius. The nutty flavor combined with chocolate tastes like heaven in your mouth. Since I’ve been cutting back on refined sugar I just HAD to try some of the “Nutella” alternative recipes you see popping up everywhere. So far I haven’t found a perfect dupe yet. …
‘Tis the season to be making bath bombs! Why? Because of all the cheap bath bomb molds you can buy right now!
You’ve spend all this time and effort making all your loved ones handmade gifts (or you’ve carefully selected something at the store). Maybe you tried one of my DIY Christmas gift ideas. As much as you want to keep staring at the beauty you created, you’ll need to wrap it at some point to keep …
You can never go wrong with a handmade gift. Or you can. But even if you mess up, no one will have the heart to tell you.
Turn your favorite fall drink into LOTION BARS! This easy lotion bars recipe without beeswax is the perfect vegan alternative for your homemade massage bars. I’ve been obsessed with Chai lattes lately. Everywhere I take a “coffee break” I’m looking for the perfect Chai. A silky foam top with warming spices and sweetened with vanilla …
Winter is coming … And that means cold temperatures and harsh winds ahead. Not the best season for your skin. Luckily I have my DIY Beauty care packet all ready to go. I made my own Beauty essentials and you can too!
I’m a fall baby. Is it weird that my favorite season is spring? Now that it’s getting colder I just want to curl up on the couch with a big cup of Golden Milk and never come out from under the blankets.
With this easy step-by-step recipe tutorial you can make your own bath bombs without citric acid powder easy and cheap at home! A fun activity for a rainy day or when you’re bored during the summer months. I don’t have kids, but I can imagine this is a fun sensory play activity, as they can …
The Holidays are a time to indulge. To me that means eating your heart out with delicious homecooked meals made with fresh ingredients. What it doesn’t mean is a free pass to eat junk. All of these recipes are made without (or can be made without) refined sugar. And you won’t even taste it.
I have an unbelievable sweet tooth. And I’m trying to cut back on sugar. Do you see the problem here? To survive I’ve been trying to come up with healthier versions of all my favorite recipes. Like I did in my Heavenly Healthy Cheesecake recipe.
Sometimes you need that one friend to tell you the stone cold truth. Let me be that friend for you today. I made this list for beginning bloggers of things I wished someone had told me when I just started out. Ready? Buckle up!
Give your immune system a boost with a hot Turmeric Latte drink! A year ago I never thought I would say this, but there are 2 spices I just can’t imagine living without. And that’s turmeric and ginger. There’s always a pot of fresh ginger tea cooking on my stove. It’s an amazing anti-inflammatory herb …
What fizzes, melts and smells of vanilla and cream? A birthday cake bath bomb melt of course! To make every bath a celebration I added bath bomb ingredients to these bath melt truffles for a slight fizz in the water. And as an added bonus I’ve found that the fizzing helps spread out the oils …
Sew your own easy and chic long tulle skirt without using any math! Hooray! A little bit of summer, a little bit of fall. Face the changing temperatures in style with this floor-length tulle skirt. You can make this easy DIY project in 30 minutes and look stylish whatever the weather.
Note: this is my personal story with using hydrocortisone creams. Always seek professional medical advise before using or quitting medication. I am a recovering hydrocortisone cream addict. It’s probably one of the deepest, darkest secrets of The Makeup Dummy, but I used to swear by hydrocortisone creams.
Make your own zit zappin’ gel! You only need two simple ingredients: aloe vera gel and an essential oil with antibacterial properties, like tea tree oil.
Lately I’ve been seeing pumpkins and autumn leaves popping up everywhere. Everybody’s getting ready for fall and I’m still obsessing over summer. I mean, have you seen the weather lately? Celebrate summer a little longer with this customized ice cream popsicle tee shirt. The perfect back to school craft!
Wear the summer in your hair! This is the ultimate Summer DIY. It’s been raining non stop where i live so it’s time to bring summer back! Each of these hair clips takes less than 10 minutes to make. The perfect back to school (or work) craft!
Learn how to make this easy lavender room spray or pillow mist. Not only will the relaxing scent of lavender help you catch some Z’s. The scent of lavender can also help keep mosquitoes away! Mosquitos and I have 1 thing in common. We both hate the smell of citronella. The common ingredient in mosquito …
I’m proud to present the very first guest post on The Makeup Dummy! Blogger Monica May from fit girl’s diary shares her exercise routine and diet tips to fight cellulite and look your best all summer long. Check out her blog for some serious #fitspo. And make sure to like and subscribe! The Actual Truth …
Summer to me means cut off shorts. And as much as I love to wear them, I love DIYing them even more. I have so many pairs of jeans and pants in my closet that were once loved but are now just too short, too tight, ripped, have lost all their stretch or all of …
This is a fun twist on the classic DIY bath bomb recipe. If you’ve never made your own bath bombs before, I can not recommend it enough! It’s such an easy activity that once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make them on repeat. DIY bath bombs are a lot easier to make than you’d …
These 4th of July inspired bath bombs make the perfect party favor gift. Or celebrate Independence Day in style with some bath time me time!
Father’s day is vastly approaching and that’s the perfect excuse to get crafty. Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a homemade gift. And this hair wax is a product he can actually use and enjoy! There’s something magical about sharing something you’ve created. I remember drawing my dad’s face on a giant white t-shirt …
When we have friends or family over, I’m in charge of the most important course: dessert. I’m the baker of this household. When you have a GFBF (a gluten-free boyfriend) picking a dessert is always a challenge. Add 6 friends with their personal preferences and you’re good for a 5 hour Pinterest browse.
Seven easy tutorials to help you get rid of cellulite bumps and get those summer proof legs! It’s had a rough start but spring is finally here. And with those first rays of sunshine out comes that revealing summer wardrobe. Time to delve into my DIY archive and snatch up some of my favorite body …
Are you loving all those DIY anti-cellulite creams, but you’re not a fan of coffee? This is just what you are looking for! Grapefruit is one of the most effective essential oils to fight cellulite. And it’s the star ingredient of this easy lotion!
May The Fourth is coming up. And I wanted to make a DIY to support one of my favourite fandoms. The new Star Wars movie has awakened the Force within me. And now I’m obsessed with galaxies and space related crafts! Are you ready to embark on this DIY adventure?
Season 6 of Games of Thrones is coming! Are you as excited as I am? I have to admit, I was a bit late to arrive at the ‘GoT is Amaaahzing’ party. But several binge watch sessions later I’m part of the Fandom! Even if it’s for my three favorite reasons to watch the show: …
Get ready for your best Easter Egg Hunt yet! Swap the usual boring Chocolate Eggs for these Glitter Egg Bath Bomb Melts. The Eggs fizz up when you throw them in your bath water and at the same time the cocoa butter moisturizes and nourishes your skin. Zero calories, 100 % fun!
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