Matcha lattes should come with a warning. Something like: acquired taste needed. Drinking matcha tea for the first time is like trying a new vegetable for the first time when you’re a kid. You have…
30 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day to Buy or DIY
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…
DIY Unicorn Macaroon Bath Bomb Melts
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…
DIY Surprise Rainbow Bath Bombs
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…
DIY Bath Melt (look-a-like) Cookies
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.
DIY Mini Cactus Pin Board
I did the impossible. I killed a cactus.
DIY Key Lime Pie Scrub Bars
What smells like citrus heaven, is packed with sugar, and makes you think of spring? It’s a Key Lime Pie … Scrub Bar!
DIY Bath Bombs with colored epsom salt for easter
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.
My DIY Beauty routine for Spring
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…
DIY Pure Clay Masks for different skin types
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…
DIY Heart emoji lotion massage bars
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