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Simple Body Butter Recipe With Beeswax

Nico · December 6, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter whipped into a body butter in a glass jar on a light countertop. There are beeswax pellets beside the jar.

With only 4 ingredients, this body butter with beeswax recipe is simple to whip up and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. Free from synthetic fragrances and other toxic ingredients, homemade body butters are more economical and nourishing than store-bought … [Read more...] about Simple Body Butter Recipe With Beeswax

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Infused Oils

How To Make A Simple Foraged Wreath

Nico · November 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A foraged wreath with greenery, red berries, dried oranges, and red ribbon hanging on a wooden door.

Making a foraged wreath is simple to do with natural greenery, bright rosehips, and other materials that around easy to find in the fall and winter months. I’m pretty new to foraging but every November I like to go out to along the nearby pathways to forage winter greenery … [Read more...] about How To Make A Simple Foraged Wreath

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How To Make Cold Infused Rosehip Oil

Nico · October 29, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A shot of diy rosehip oil in a small glass jar on a light countertop in front of a window.

With only 2 ingredients, this simple DIY rosehip oil is a superfood for your skin. Known to calm and hydrate skin, rosehips are an enriching addition to any cleansing routine. Handmade rosehip oil is a simple yet luxurious way to care for oneself or a loved one. I was … [Read more...] about How To Make Cold Infused Rosehip Oil

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Infused Oils, Simple Herbal Remedies

Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Nico · August 23, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of whipped shea butter in a small glass jar on a wooden countertop. There are small mint leaves on top of the whipped shea butter.

This herbal whipped shea butter recipe is non-greasy and uses only four ingredients. Add garden herbs into homemade body butters to create the perfect homemade gift for friends and family. As the summer fades into autumn, one way you can use the last of your garden herbs is … [Read more...] about Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, Infused Oils, Simple Herbal Remedies

Simple DIY Linen Napkins

Nico · June 23, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Two DIY linen napkins folded on a light wooden background.

Ready in 10 minutes, these DIY linen napkins add a special touch to sharing food with friends or family. They are perfect for both dining outside in warm summer nights or sharing a cosy meal in the wintertime. Linen napkins can be inordinately expensive to buy in a shop or … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Linen Napkins

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Hi, I’m Nico! For me, simple living isn’t about leaving the modern world or about total self-reliance. It’s an act of resistance. Read more about me here.

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