Scented playdough {101 Days of Christmas}

This scented playdough is a great stocking stuffer, and my girls have already asked me to make them some for their stockings...even though they've been playing with this batch already. Homemade playdough is also surprisingly easy to make, and the addition of kid-safe essential oils offers not just a fun experience for their senses. Still, it…

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DIY shaving cream & aftershave {101 Days of Christmas}

Create a shaving kit for the men in your life with this DIY shaving cream and aftershave! Actually, who am I kidding? DIY shaving cream and this refreshing aftershave would make a great gift for a woman too! Scent both products with classic Christmas scents like peppermint. Choose something fresh like vanilla and orange, or mix…

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Cinnamon-scented pine cones {101 Days of Christmas}

I love decorating with Cinnamon-scented pine cones from the first chill of fall to the last day of winter, and we always incorporate them as part of our Christmas decor, hanging them on the tree or piling them in a bowl. I've purchased the big bags of Cinnamon-scented pine cones before, but this year I…

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DIY lip scrub and lip balm {101 Days of Christmas}

Homemade toiletries such as lip scrub and lip balm are a popular DIY project for good reason: not only does making your own allow you to control the ingredients to avoid those that are toxic or questionable, but it's also much less expensive than buying them. This homemade lip scrub and lip balm would make…

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