Lemon Coconut Scrub is an easy DIY gift for many occasions. I first made this for Mother's Day a few years ago with a group of 8 year old girls. It was easy enough for them to make on their own, and their moms loved it! To make Lemon Coconut … [Read more...]
Best Cosmetics Under $10
What are the best cosmetics under $10? It was a question we asked our forum members last week and we got tons of great replies! This is what they had to say: Best Cosmetic Buys Under $10 Anything by E.L.F. - Phoenyx BB Cream by Garnier … [Read more...]
DIY: How to Repair Broken and Cracked Makeup
Last weekend, I discovered that my pressed powder had fallen apart while in my purse. It was a fairly new compact, so I hated to think of how much would be wasted if I were to just throw it away. Instead, I repaired it myself. It's so easy to do, … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween: Homemade Felt Hair Clips
I love for my daughter to wear fun hair accessories for the holidays. Unfortunately, they are expensive, especially the adorable felt hair clips I've seen on etsy. You can easily spend $6-8 on a hair clip - just one! These are actually really easy … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Skin Lightening Creams – India’s Un-Tanning Bed?
On a recent trip down the beauty aisle at my supermarket, I noted the extensive array of skin lightening products for sale. These are heavily advertised and promoted in India, so I wasn't surprised to see them. But I was surprised by some of the … [Read more...]
Homemade Exfoliating Face Scrub
Homemade Exfoliating Face Scrub Save money by giving yourself a facial at home! I love trying new recipes for homemade beauty products. I especially like when I have all the ingredients on hand, like this Homemade Exfoliating Face Scrub I recently … [Read more...]