Etsy has an abundance of treats!

17in Organic Hemp Fleece Cloth Menstrual Pad - Gray and Yellow Floral

I need to get a job stat! Otherwise, I'm going to spend all my money on pretty things from Etsy. Here are a few of my favorites (I'm loving yellows and golds right now; can you tell?): I wish that I had a birthday every month. I'm...

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Thanks, Coastal Classic Creations. I enjoy smelling like a snow cone.

September 1, 2010 by Dawn · Leave a Comment
Filed under: health and beauty, natural products, vanity 
A Cracked Coconut

photo credit: GilmourCreative I ordered a small bag of trial size items from Coastal Classic Creations a few months ago. I have yet to actually review any of the products, but I did post about liking the trial size light to medium concealer while I was sunburned and on the beach with my family. I will eventually get around to posting thorough...

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This Works: Stretch Mark Oil Review

This Works: Stretch Mark Oil

Remember the treats that I talked about in one of my recent posts? Well, I decided that it was time to review one of the health and beauty related products from that post. This Works: Stretch Mark Oil is kind of rocking my world right now. Before I get to the reviewing business, I should probably make it known that I've never used stretch mark oils or vitamin E oils as directed. Most directions suggest using these oils five or six times a day to achieve optimal results. My few lingering stretch marks left over from puberty don't...

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Tea Tree Oil is a pretty effective deodorant.

Spring Valley Tea Tree Oil

I've been swiping a little tea tree oil under my arms for the past few days with a cotton swab instead of using deodorant, and I think I'm going to make a habit of it. The strong licorice-reminiscent scent fades within ten minutes, and it keeps me smelling fresh until nightfall. I was a pretty huge fan of the homemade deodorant that I'd been using, but I feel better about putting tea tree oil on my skin than baking soda, and tea tree oil leaves no white residue. And another thing: Have I mentioned how pumped I am...

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I kind of love my new bathroom.

August 16, 2010 by Dawn · 2 Comments
Filed under: health and beauty, natural products, vanity 
bathroom

When we first moved in, I was a little bummed out about how small our bathroom was, but I'm starting to think that it's perfect. It has so many things that I love in a bathroom: lots of counter space, even more cabinet space, a built in towel rack, and a fan.

The top shelf is stuff that we rarely use. The second and bottom shelves are mine, and I gave Kirby the third shelf down. It's somewhat eye level. I figured it'd be a nice gesture since I got more shelves that he did. That's Kirbys Aussie conditioner on...

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Treats, Treats, and More Treats

EO French Lavender Hand Soap

The easiest way for me to fill you in on what's been going on with my life lately is to show you the treats that I've...

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Glass bottles make me smile.

July 30, 2010 by Dawn · 2 Comments
Filed under: DIY, health and beauty, homemade, natural products, skin care 
glass bottle

I'm just gonna go ahead and warn everyone: this post is about to be a link fest. The pretty glass bottle that my Burt's Bees Vitamin E Body & Bath Oil came in has inspired me to buy more glass bottles for storing homemade health and beauty products. My friend Chuck told me about two really neat websites where I can find glass bottles for next to nothing (SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc.Sunburst Bottle Company), and I'm pretty pumped about it. The first two projects that I plan to fill some bottles...

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Linalool, friend or foe?

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photo credit: miltedflower I mentioned linalool in my recent post about perfume, but I didn't really expound upon why it should be avoided because I hadn't done much research at that point (aside from the articles that I linked to in the post).  My curiosity was stirred once again while reading the ingredients to Danielle's seemingly harmless body oil.  Upon seeing the ingredient "linalool" listed, I immediately did some research. Linalool earns a hazard...

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Partially-Crystallized Honey Lip Scrub

July 16, 2010 by Dawn · 2 Comments
Filed under: health and beauty, natural products, skin care 
Honey

photo credit: Roberto Verzo My lips were feeling kinda crusty (probably from me being in the sun and putting tea tree oil on them when I had that spot of poison ivy), so I used the same local honey that I've been using to sweeten my Perfectly Pear Tea to scrub my lips.  The honey was/is beginning to crystallize, so I figured that it would exfoliate well..and it did! I coated my lips in...

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Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Conditioning Hair Rinse Review

Dr. Bronner's Conditioning Rinse

Ingredients- (provided at drbronner.com)- "Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Shikakai Powder, Organic Coconut Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic Orange Oil" This product gets a satisfyingly low hazard score of 1 from the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database. Product Description (also provided at drbronner.com)- "Our organic conditioning rinse is nourishing and effective without synthetic ingredients, and is certified by the same National Organic Program that certifies organic food. The USDA logo is your guarantee of...

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