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…
How To Become a Better Blogger
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…
Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for 2020
Scrambling for last minute Valentine’s day gift ideas? Or maybe you want to surprise your gal pals for your first Galentine’s day together? I’ve made a list of my favorite DIY Bath & Beauty tutorials…
The only drugstore product I put on my face
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…
How To Make Surprise Black Bath Bombs
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…
DIY Geode inspired Bath Salt Melts
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…
How To Choose the right facial oil for every skin type
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…
DIY Unicorn Poop Bath Bombs + VIDEO-TUTORIAL
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…
Guilty pleasures I’m not giving up in 2017
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…
Healthy “Nutella” Granola recipe
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…
DIY Bath Bombs with Glitter Star Bath Melts
‘Tis the season to be making bath bombs! Why? Because of all the cheap bath bomb molds you can buy right now!
DIY Creative Fabric Gift Wrapping
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…
Easy DIY Holiday gift ideas (aka great stocking stuffers!)
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.
Chai Lotion Bars Recipe without Beeswax
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…
My DIY Beauty Essentials for Winter 2016
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…
7 Easy DIY Birthday Gift Ideas that are always a hit
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…
DIY Bath Bombs WITHOUT citric acid or cream of tartar + VIDEO tutorial
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…
7 Thanksgiving Desserts your guests won’t believe are Healthy
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…
Oats & Seeds Healthy Berry Bars recipe
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…
Truths about blogging you don’t want to hear
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…
Turmeric Latte aka Golden Milk recipe
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…
DIY ‘Birthday Cake’ Bath Melts
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…
DIY Long Tulle Skirt {no math involved}
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….
Why You Should Swear Off Hydrocortisone Creams
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…
DIY Zit Zapper Anti Acne Gel
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.
DIY Ice Cream Popsicle Shirt
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…
DIY Summer Fruit Hair Clips
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…
DIY Lavender Room Spray for Mosquito free Sleep
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!…
How to treat cellulite with exercise and food (first guest post!)
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…
DIY Watercolor Cut off Shorts
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…
4th of July DIY Bath Bomb Recipe
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!
DIY (Bees)Wax Hair Pommade
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…
Heavenly Healthy Cheesecake Recipe
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…
7 Anti cellulite DIY Ideas for summer
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…
DIY Anti cellulite Body Lotion Smoothie
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….
DIY Galaxy Print Shirt for Star Wars Day
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…
How To Game of Thrones Animal necklace
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…
DIY Glitter Egg Bath Bomb Melts
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…
7 DIY Body Scrub Recipes for Summer
1. Virgin Mojito DIY Body Scrub
DIY Surprise Bath Bombs
Valentine’s Day is vastly approaching. Whether you’re celebrating your longtime marriage, puppy love romance or just that you love you, the act of gift giving is a crucial part of the day. Of course I’m…
REVIEW LUSH Rose Jam Bubbleroon
It’s no secret I love the Lush Bubble Bars. Gorgeous scent, pretty color and lots and lots of bubbles. I have now made it one of my life goals to try each and every one…
DIY Galaxy Bath Bombs + video tutorial
In a galaxy far far away planets orbit and stars shine bright. Meanwhile, in your bathroom, you’re taking a nice relaxing bath with your galaxy bath bombs.
DIY Vanilla Latte Coffee Lotion Bars
Looking for a last minute gift idea for Christmas? Look no more. These cute coffee lotion bars will be a success with every Secret Santa!
DIY Easy Fox Print Sweater Tutorial
Make your own pretty Christmas Sweater this year. You can make any animal or any ‘thing’ you like. It’s easy to make with this no sew tutorial! What the Pineapple Print was for Summer, that’s…
DIY Easy Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Make your own easy and quick zipper pouch. You don’t even need a sewing machine, just some fabric glue, a needle and thread. Get creative and make any shape you like! I don’t need to…
Why I heart Pink October
Last month I payed my first visit to the new GP in town. Her first question: if there was anything she needed to know. I told her about my stomac problems. She nodded. I told…
Tropical Papaya Smoothie recipe
This is fun with papayas, part two #noseasons. I had quite a lot of papaya left over from my Papaya Face Mask, so I decided to turn it into a delicious treat! I looked amazing…
DIY Papaya Face Mask Experiment
Everybody’s been sharing fall posts for a month now, and I’m over here like: ‘where’s my tank top and sunnies!?’ I’ve been ignoring that I have to pair them with jeans and a warm jacket…
DIY Daisies Hair Tie Tutorial
Make your own very easy Daisies Hair Tie. The cutest hair accessory for a smooth transition from summer to fall.