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Mothers Day gifts of Honey

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Thursday Crafts is all about Honey for your Honey on Mothers Day!

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Today post is some fun and easy gifts for Mom. All made with Honey.

DIY Honey Goatmilk soap:

1lb.Goat milk soap base

2Tablespoonshoney

2capsules vitamin E,squeeze the oil out

1Tablespoonbody oil,Use your favorite! I’m using a mixture of sweet almond & argan

Fragrant oil and colorant,

Soap Molds

Cut soap based into small squares. Microwave or heat in a double-boiler until melted (I microwaved in a glass measuring cup). Stir in honey, vitamin E, and your favorite oil. Add fragrance and color if using. Pour mixture into soap mold. And let harden and then package.

DIY Honey Mask

To make a DIY honey mask at home, mix together a teaspoon of raw honey (Manuka honey, if you want to splurge for the best), a teaspoon of turmeric, and a hearty squeeze of lemon juice or sprinkle of apple cider vinegar. Apply to your face and let sit for 20…

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Easter Egg Dyeing

April 7, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday Life1 Comment

This is one of my favorite Easter memory with my Mom and son doing there yearly egg dyeing... just in time for the Community Egg Knocking Contest on Saturday ! Egg Dyeing 101 : Mix one teaspoon of vinegar and 20 drops of food coloring (use more to intensify color) in one cup of hot [...]

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Thursday Easter Crafts:

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

I am using Wooden Egg blanks : You can buy them from your local Dollar store or craft section in any big box store. Easter Rabbit : I sketch out my design with a pencil. Then put down the bass coats of paint in bands. Let dry. Then I painted my rabbit - after dried [...]

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DIY : Seed Stater Greenhouses

March 30, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

This Thursday its all about fun and esy ways to start seed indoors. Just when we thought it was warm to plant a cold spell hits. But ready to do some planting... After Dyeing Eggs : Recycle the cartoons fill the egg carton with seed starting soil. Seed starting soil is an extra light soil [...]

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Spring : Clean Up Time

March 28, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Today I am finishing the month by posting about Spring clean up and a few DIY to help . Every Room Wash Baseboards, door ceilings, window sills, doors, and walls. Vacuum and wash vents. Wash window treatments (drapes, etc.). Dust blinds. Wash Windows - inside and out Dust and shine overhead lights - replace burnt [...]

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DIY Gift Baskets

March 23, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Today I am sharing a gift basket I am making for a family member for her wedding shower. But this would also make a great grown up Easter basket or house warming gift.... My Basket holds: Homemade candle Vanilla Whipped Lotion Goat Milk Soap bars Liquid shampoo and Body wash Vanilla Whipped Lotion: 13/4 shea [...]

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March crafts : Air Dry clay

March 9, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday Life2 Comments

Happy Thursday! It's craft day and today I am sharing some of my favorite Air Dry clay project today ! What is Air Dry Clay ? Air dry clay, as the name suggests, is clay that dries or cures with air. It typically has a spongy, soft, and light composition which makes it very easy [...]

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Happy Valentine Day!!Chocolate Covered Strawberries

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Every Valentine we make a large batch of these and hand out to friends and family as a way to say Happy Valentine! 10 ounce package Ghirardelli Baking Chips Bittersweet, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate ▢2 pounds fresh strawberries stems attached Start by washing the strawberries and then drying them VERY well. It's so important to dry the strawberries well because, as [...]

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Courir de Mardi Gras : DIY Costume

February 11, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Just like gumbo in Louisiana can differ region to region, Mardi Gras does too! The flamboyant parties in the French Quarter, the regal balls in Lake Charles, the family-friendly parades in Shreveport and then there is the Courir de Mardi Gras in central Louisiana. This one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration is older than the state itself. Even among born-and-bred Louisianians, [...]

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Lisa Craft Time ; DIY Valentine gift

February 9, 2023by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Its time for a quick and easy DIY and a tasty treat for your Valentine. Our DIY : I am ReUsing an old cookie Tin that I painted white and added red wasbi tape and Ribbon and flower. The I made this cute stamp tag. In the container: Chocolate Truffles ! 285g / 10 oz dark [...]