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Make Your Own – DIY Body Products – DIY Beauty Products

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Stop spending money on things that you can make yourself! From DIY body products and DIY beauty goodies to frugal household projects, there are so many things that you can make your own of instead of spending the money on.

Make Your Own

Natural Bath and DIY Body Products

Homemade Vaseline
Vanilla Lip Balm
Coconut Oil Conditioner
Coconut Oil Lotion
Natural Sunburn Relief
Gardener Hand Scrub
Homemade Shaving Cream
Sugar Honey Scrub
Homemade Hand Soap
Men’s Haircuts at Home
Home Made Bath Soap
Homemade Aftershave Lotion
Best Diaper Rash Cream
Homemade Hand Soap
Make Your Own Shampoo
Make Your Own Dry Shampoo
Homemade Hand Cleaner
Make Your Own Sunblock
Homemade Zit Zapper
Lip Gloss Recipe
Homemade Lotion Bars
Homemade Bubble Bath
Sea Salt Body Scrub
Best Burn Salve
How to Make Deodorant
DIY Body Butter
Dried Lavender Body Lotion
Homemade Face Moisturizer
Easy Homemade Soap Recipes
Easy Homemade Lotion Recipes
Homemade Foot Scrubs
Homemade Healing Salve
Homemade Shaving Cream for Women
Homemade Bug Spray
DIY Lemon Body Scrub
Herbal Remedies for Warts
Homemade Coffee Body Scrub
Homemade Fizzy Bath Bombs
Sea Salt Scrub Recipe
Make Your Own Soothing Aloe Face Mask
Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
Homemade Hand Sanitizer

DIY Household Projects

Homemade Cloth Wipes
Cloth Diaper Experiment
Olive Oil Lamps or Candle
 How to Make Homemade Candles
Essential Oil Gel Air Fresheners
Moth Trap
Homemade Fly Spray
Make Your Own Tea Bags
Beeswax Candles
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
Coffee Tea Bags
Homemade Weed Killer
Homemade Ice Cream Freezer
Homemade Finger Paint
How to Make Rag Rugs
Simple Button Lamp
Make Your Own Reed Diffuser

DIY Sewing and Crafting

Homemade Hand Warmers
Easy Fleece Hat Pattern
Crochet Headband Pattern
Homemade Heating Pad
DIY Maxi Skirt
Homemade Hand Towels
No Pattern Apron
How to Make a Dish Towel Apron
Make Your Own Skirt Pattern
How to Sew a Gathering Apron
15 Minute DIY Pillow Covers
Homemade Clothespin Bag
Homemade Cloth Pads
Cloth Napkins and Un-Paper Towels

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Homemade Cleaning Recipes

Homemade Carpet Cleaners
Homemade Lysol Wipes
Easy Table Shiner
Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Detergent
Homemade Magic Erasers
Frugal and Simple Homemade Household Cleaner Recipes

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Comments

  1. Pat Connell says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I love your DIY tips and all the receipts

    Reply
    • lynsmagic says

      August 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm

      Habu Merissa,

      Such a pleasure to meet a Woman of my Heart, I’m just fresh out of a shower. Used my coffee grounds as a base, with raw sugar, cinnamon, ginger, essential oils and aloe vera from…..right the garden. We have a great friendship….

      I love my life, it’s similar to yours in the country. Making and baking, gardening, medicine, no waste, R.R.C agent (Recycle, reuse, compost)……and the list goes on, for me it’s a divine communion with Mother Earth and all the family….

      Hello from the other side of the world known as The Northern River’s on the East Coast of Australia.

      Corndale.

      Reply
      • lynsmagic says

        August 9, 2019 at 12:05 am

        Coffee ground, raw sugar body scrub…

        coffee grounds from pot
        3 tbl raw sugar
        cinnamon
        ginger
        essential oils

        and melted coconut oil to blend. Shower hot – off – scrub – scrub – scrub – hot – cold – yum..

        Reply
  2. home(re)made says

    March 22, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Hi! I am really enjoying your blog! Can’t wait to explore more!

    I came via a link up link excited to share how I am saving money and energy by insulating my home with recycled paper and covering the costs with rebates!

    I’d love a visit and any feedback!

    http://www.homeremade.com/insulating-from-the-top/

    Best!

    Reply
    • K says

      November 14, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      The link in this message is no longer available. Not secure connection.

      Reply
  3. Vickie says

    July 10, 2013 at 4:56 am

    I was really glad to stumble upon such a down to earth blog. I also have been stuggling, but like yourself I try to make do. I have dedicated myself to try and do projects with my school kids with as little store bought stuff as possible. I too am a country girl, but that is another story.
    Thanks, Vickie http://reusecrafts.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  4. Diana says

    August 11, 2013 at 8:39 am

    I totally loved all of these DIY. thankyou soo much

    Reply
  5. Bethany says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I’ve noticed that you don’t have any natural toothpaste or mouth rinse recipes. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      September 17, 2013 at 5:33 am

      I’m working on the recipes for them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Danuta says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I am going to spend hours on your fantastic website. ;))

    Reply
  7. KATHLEEN Anderson says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    My next DIY is going to be shampoo….looking forward to using it!

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth Massey says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Marissa,
    I have to tell you how much I enjoy your blog!! I was so excited when I found it. You are living the life I wish I had had the courage to do to the fullest as you and your family have. I started years ago with trying to go all natural and living from the land. The problem was, I didn’t have the land. lol Keep giving all your hints and living style.

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth Massey says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Sorry, I spelled your name with an a.

    Reply
  10. Patty says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:28 am

    I very much enjoy your blog. Thank you for all of the hard work you do to help me and others learn so many skills . You are a blessing! I am at the other end of family life. Our children are grown and I have been a nurse for all of my child raising years. My desire has always been to be a homemaker and live off of the land. Life took a different path for
    me career wise. With 3 yea
    rs left until I retire, I am learning how to cut ba k and make do now. Your blog as well as a couple if others have helped me to invision my dream of homemaking . Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Jana says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:46 am

    Hello,
    I have stumbled across your site and LOVE it! Thanks 🙂
    My question is… Do you have an all purpose cleaner recipe? Or a disinfectant cleaner recipe? Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      December 26, 2013 at 7:32 am

      You will want to check out this post: Homemade Cleaner Recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michael says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Marissa, i really love all the great useful and pratical stuff in DIY. Thank Yoy!!

    Reply
  13. cindy centers says

    December 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I love living simple. That is how I lived and saved and it felt good to accomplished that goal. I am much older now and would like to share some things to. We that is my husband and I would go into to the mountains wow we found many berries to pick( make jams, jellies,preserves—-) hope for your continue success in living simple life. cindy

    Reply
  14. June says

    January 1, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Love your site/blog. I’ve been looking for homemade fire starters that are safe in a wood stove. We cut and split all our own wood and heat with only a wood stove for the winter BUT still need to buy fire starters. I’ve tried lint based fire starters and don’t care for them. I’ve been looking for a recipe that could use all of the little wood chips and bark that are bi-products of the wood splitting process. Do you have any DIY recipes?

    Reply
    • betsy webb says

      January 21, 2014 at 6:39 am

      I made some fire starters with the saw dust from cutting wood some old candles that were burnt down or melted. I melted down all the wax in an old coffee can, put the saw dust in either bathroom size dixie cups or i also used old ice cube trays. Pour the wax over the saw dust but before it sets i put a birthday candle in the wax so you have something to light. Once they are hard you can pop them out and put in a box or plastic bag. They work great.

      Reply
      • Merissa says

        January 21, 2014 at 7:49 am

        Thanks for sharing this!

        Reply
  15. Kathy says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Thank you for all the inspiring pages you’ve put together. I have been using many of your recipes and ideas. Keep them coming!

    This page of DIY ideas is awesome! I just started pulling together some essential oils and other ingredients for these. Do you have a “basics” list of things to have on hand for these? Ie, a stockpile list for non-food recipes.

    PS My 6yo son and I have, coincidentally, been reading through the Little House books. We’re both inspired and you make it 21st century real! Thank you again!!

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      January 3, 2014 at 10:15 am

      I don’t have a post of the basics (yet!), but I recommend beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil to cover most of the basic DIY recipes. I also use a castile soap (liquid) in many recipes as well.

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    love the recipes! have you ever tried Lanolin? or adding seaweed to bath salts or scrubs? would love your thoughts

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      January 3, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      I haven’t used much seaweed yet but we do use Lanolin in our Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe.

      Reply
  17. Wendy says

    January 4, 2014 at 5:13 am

    I just want to thank you for so many great ideas! I love discovering new ways to convert to natural products, and you have some wonderful recipes for personal care and cleaning products! Thank you for sharing them!

    Reply
  18. Deritha says

    January 5, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Merissa I would love to try making Rag Rugs . But i do not have a sewing machine can you sew it by hand ?

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      January 5, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Yes you can 🙂

      Reply
  19. Jenny Drewitt says

    January 6, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Hi Merissa,
    I stumbled across your fantastic website whilst I was looking for crafts. I live in the UK and love everthing country, folksy, crafty etc and I really admire your way of living. I make crafts from home which I give to friends or somtimes sell including baby taggy blankets, bunting, quilts, bags and personalised cushions. I have saved your website on my favourites so I can check out some of your recipes etc.
    thanks for sharing your life
    Jenny xx

    Reply
  20. Carrie says

    February 2, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Is there a way to pin this page on Pinterest? I have pinned several of your pages but I’m not seeing one for this page and thought maybe I missed it. I love all your “recipes” and would like to pin this ‘DIY’ page since it has so many links all in one place instead of searching through all the things I’ve pinned (which like most people is WAY too many, I’m sure ;-)) Thanks in advance!

    Carrie

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      February 2, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Do you have the Pin Bookmark tool? You can pin everything using just that tool!

      Reply
  21. Vicky Hunt says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:14 am

    Does anyone have knowledge of how to make homemade fabric softner?
    I would be very interested in this.

    Vicky Hunt

    Reply
    • Joyce babcock says

      January 26, 2015 at 2:42 am

      Vicky Hunt If you want dryer sheets I ran across this receipe , 1/2 cup vinegar, 8drops tea tree oil or other essential oils,Sealable container, cotton cloths : 1can use reusable pkge from dollar store 2old tee shirts 3old sheets.Mix liquids well place cloths in container& seal &shake or tumble.when you get one out squeeze liquid back into container.when finished you may 1.put back in container2. put in dirty clothes or 3.throw away. I would think you could use your own receipe if you wish to, hope its ok I put my 2cents in there but I like to pass it on. Joyce

      Reply
  22. GlendaK says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Vicky to make homemade fabric softner I use this message recipe: 1/3 cup conditioner (your choice), 3 Tbls Vinegar, 3 cups hot water,1520drops essential oil(optional). Work all ingredients in a bowl, pour into old fabric softener bottle or decorative bottle. Use 1/8 cup in rinse cycle to keep clothes super soft and smelling great. Hope you like this one. You can find more homemade products at: http://www.diynatural.com. Enjoy!

    Reply
  23. GlendaK says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Vicky forgive the mess ups in the above recipe. It seems my tablet has a mind of its own. It adds words and deletes words as it wants to. Crazy tablet lol. Anyway the word message don’t go in the top sentance by recipe, and that is 15 to 20 drops of essential oil NOT 1520 lol. Hope there are no more mistakes. Enjoy! GlendaK

    Reply
  24. GlendaK says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Oh my another mistake. Sorry that is Wisk all ingredients in a bowl not Work lol. Have a wonderful day! ♥

    Reply
  25. Pamela says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I love everything on your site. I have introduced about twenty-two ladies to your site. I demonstrated how to make coconut oil scrub and lotion for them in April. Somehow, I am not receiving your e-mails anymore.
    I visit your site often. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      May 5, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Pamela if you want to email me at [email protected] with the email address that the newsletter should be going to I can check it out 🙂

      Reply
  26. Deborah W says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I love your blog. I can’t wait to try and make a lot of the items that you feature and save money in the process. Thank you for making these things available! I look forward to your newsletter too (I signed up!). 🙂

    Reply
  27. annie says

    January 25, 2015 at 9:44 am

    I have lots of fabric for sale or trade

    Reply
  28. judy says

    February 1, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I have read that if you have a severe burn that you should put egg white on it as you are going to the doctor. It has the right stuff in it to help heal.
    I can’t say that I have ever tried it ( thank God I didn’t have to) . Do your own reseach and see what you come up with.

    Reply
  29. Melissa says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Dear marissa,
    I just started looking at your blog today. Found you on pinterest. I am trying to make all my products DIY. I am allergic to alot of the stuff at the store. I have such sensitive skin that I can’t even do the dishes without my hands breaking into hives. I plan on trying out your homemade shampoo, and your mayo trick to the table. My moms table can use it. she has water rings and scratches. I am still wondering about your conditoner. I would just use coconut oil and that’s it?

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      February 15, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Try mayo on the water rings too! I know it sounds crazy but it’s worked pretty well for me. You can read more about it here.

      Reply
  30. judy says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    For a burn… use egg white…. it really works and stops the pain. I didn’t even get a blister like the night before and that burn wasn’t as bad!!!

    Reply
  31. April says

    March 29, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this site. Thank you for all the fun information. Now I have a treat for you. Hopefully it helps you in a lot of cost. I have done some homework on online prices and have found Bulk Apothacary. The prices are great! Check it out. Again thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  32. Stephanie Brousseau says

    April 10, 2015 at 5:27 am

    I just found your site via Pinterest and I’m so excited! We are just beginning our own Tiny (Off-Grid) Living journey and I will definitely be revisiting your site on a regular basis for ideas. I’ve only had a chance to skim some of your DIY ideas but they are easy to follow with excellent explanatory photos. May I link your blog to my own as one of my Go-To’s?
    Thanks,
    Stephanie

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      April 10, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Sure 🙂

      Reply
  33. Ramona says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Hi, Thank you for sharing your recipes! I made the facial cleanser and moisturizer today. The shea butter i bought at Sprouts does not smell …good. I put in extra drops of lavender essential oil to cover the smell but it didn’t really. Any suggestions? Is the shea butter supposed to smell…not pleasant? I loved how the cleanser made my face feel.

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Shea Butter has a rather earthy smell to it but it shouldn’t be overly unpleasant. You might want to try a different brand next time.

      Reply
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    May 29, 2016 at 9:43 pm

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  35. super mario world says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:31 am

    I have to tell you how much I enjoy your blog!! I was so excited when I found it. You are living the life I wish I had had the courage to do to the fullest as you and your family have. I started years ago with trying to go all natural and living from the land. The problem was, I didn’t have the land. lol Keep giving all your hints and living style.

    Reply
  36. Saugata Chakraborty says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:30 am

    I searching the web for homemade moth traps, and bumped on to your website, awesome articles and DIYs.

    I live in a city, in other part of the world (India) and have little space to grow plants, I use up all the space in my balcony to grow veges and flowers, with hamging planter and homemade automated irrigation and lighting systems…

    You are an inspiration …

    Reply
  37. Rita McKinney says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:44 am

    I LOVE your blog and my daughters and I have used many of your recipes and ideas. Your blog is pleasing Spring colors, BUT so HARD on the eyes. I have to paste and copy some areas so I can read them in darker colors. Is there any chance you might consider changing the light blue to a darker color? Thank you 😉

    Reply
  38. Sue Revill says

    September 19, 2020 at 8:18 am

    My first time canning apple pie filling. I did not have clear gel here in England. My 1 litre bottles processed in boiling water bath. On removal fruit at top and syrup at bottom. I followed recipie in detail now so upset as such a waste of time and effort. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      September 19, 2020 at 11:14 am

      It’s not thickened in the jar since you don’t add clear gel. Once you remove the contents from the jar, you can put it in a saucepan and add a thickener which is exactly what I do. As long as the contents were processed correctly there is nothing wrong with them.

      Reply
  39. Elizabeth Lewis says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:26 am

    Marissa: I like your blog very much but find the light blue text very hard to read. Perhaps you could be less stylish and go back to plain old black text. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Merissa says

      October 22, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      All of the text should be black besides the links which should be a dark blue. If you are having trouble with other text being different colors please email a screenshot to me at [email protected] so I can check into it.

      Reply
  40. Brenda says

    March 1, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Most people I talk to are not aware that scalp therapy shampoos for fast hair growth (of course with no sulfates, no parabens or DEA) are even a thing. Folks can now experience longer hair and attain more alternatives. Surely worth exploring.

    Whether you’re talking about alopecia, damaged hair, preventing skin disorders, hair growth, hair and scalp health at large, very similar ideas come to mind.

    As a rule of thumb, you will want to steer clear of hair treatments and products that contain chemicals like parabens, DEA and sulfates.

    What’s beneficial for your hair is healthy for your skin all the same.

    It goes without saying your content above is spot on for multiple reasons. It stays away from the common traps and mistakes most fall into- purchasing bad alternatives. Keep it up!

    Reply

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