Road to Minimalism: Homemade/ DIY natural cosmetics

Oh well, look who's back? I'm still here. Enjoying life at the moment. Alright......

Let's get real!

Lately, I'm embracing minimalism to the core. From letting go of toxic friends and relationships that only put me into "mental patol" and a job that robbed my time with my family.

Going forward with my weirdo-ness...

I went all out with my spring cleaning and threw out 90% of my cosmetics that contains harmful ingredients and in plastic containers that can't be recycled.

I don't know if this is by product of me aging (*wink) or is it because a lot of things makes sense to me at this age, how we live our life everyday is mostly patterned with what we see on TV ( commercials, shops,etc.) And what celebrities are endorsing. That i just want to cover my ears, eyes and say enough! It makes me tired, stress and weak..... reading and researching about minimalism put me into that implications that I only need simple basic things for me to survive and live life happily with content. That everyday G is wondering what I'm up to and keeping me busy..reading..trying.. researching.

Yesterday, I formulated my first ever homemade deodorant, dry shampoo, changed my shower/bath products to only one bar soap that could wash my hair, body,face in one and it is handmade from Aleppo, Syria. The tawas that I bought from a vegan shop gave me so much pride coz it is made in Philippines.

Next project,to change my laundry washing soaps to a more sustainable- eco friendly one. My cleaning paraphernalias in the house are all eco friendly already- usually made out of vinegar-solution ,vodka-water solution or that with baking soda. Though still working hard on some cleaning solutions. Anyways,sharing this to inspire and I hope not to scare you what's up with me. But hey, I'm okay and this makes me so happy. I'm proud of myself. I hope i make a lot of sense here and I hope i inspire you in one way or another . 

Homemade Deodorant

 For this you'll need:

2 tbsps cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon essential oils ( of your choice)
2 tbsps of baking soda
1/2 cup of organic coconut oil
*mix them all in a double broiler with hot water until fully blend together.
*adjust the essential oils according to your preference or that the baking soda

Tested and proven that I don't smell stinky the whole day.l tried it while I'm out all day running some important errands under the now warm springy Polish weather. So far, I'm satisfied with the results. I will probably adjust my next formulation. :-)

Homemade Dry Shampoo

For this you'll need:

2 tbsps of cocoa powder -organic is the best

2 tbsps of cornstarch

drops of essential oils of your choice (optional) since the smell of the cocoa powder itself is great

A spice bottle that I bought in Flying tiger store (like a dollar store in Poland)

Test and review:

My son and daughter loves this formulation. It goes well with their hair colour and after two days of no shampoo they feel like no greasy  hair at all. I love it to my hair too.

homemade Coffee body/face scrub 

For this you'll need:

ground coffee - i recycled the coffee grounds that I have in that day's morning coffee

2 tbsps of coconut oil- I'm using organic from Philippines

mix all them so well and apply to your face and body twice a week. This bottle is also a recycled one from my empty moisturizer

Crsystal deodorant from Mydlarnia that cost 36pln

But, I found similar one and in cheaper price at  Rossman like so...

crystal deodorant for 13 Pln.

Who's into this minimalism thing, let me know!

I will be back for more DIY/ zero-waste recipes and if you tried this formulation, please let me know by commenting down below. Your words truly counts.

P.S. next post...probably, I'm selling my wardrobes. LOL

Have a great day folks!

XOAi

Kitty Clutch

Anything kitti-ish really fascinates me. yey!

Some days ago i saw this tutorial of cat clutch here.

Source: scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com via Ai on Pinterest

I get dreamy at once.. aww!


so my hands is so itchy to sew it...yesterday i made my ow version of that cat clutch.


voila!

what do you all think? *wink

Pointy Kitty

My first project this year 2012. 

Yehey! 

I found this pattern few years ago  at wee wonderfuls when I just started sewing and crafting . 

Weeks ago, hubby turned a year old. Every birthday i have no idea what to give to him, So i made this pointy kitty just as a gift. It was a last minute decision.  

He's a cat fan (if you don't know). And he was so happy & surprised with my gift. Priceless seeing him happy and keeping it in a special place in the house. will be making more of this for my kids.

It would be a nice fun project too to get away with scrap fabrics. 

If you like to make this kitty you can download the free pattern here. And more of pointy kitty at this gallery.

cheers!

Peter Pan Collar Obsession

My peter pan collar obsession is still not over.......... here's good tutorial i found today.







It would still be an IN thing this 2012.

Meet Rebecca

Hello! This is Rebecca. 

It's my first bunny stuffed toy. 

The patttern of this bunny is taken from Burda Magazine 6/2010 -Polish edition. I've been wanting to make this bunny for long time but i have no idea where on earth here in Poland where i can find a cotton polyfill.  Good thing that my Polish close friend bought me one and introduced me where and what it is in Polish. 

I'm happy! So happy to have this toy. I gave this one to my daughter and she give birth to the name Rebecca. And it was my daughters idea to put Rebecca a big bow on her other ear. She loves her to death now. She said, she has a new baby.

So here, meet Rebecca! 

I would be making more of this bunny for sure.

Inspirational Sunday: Fabric Scrap Projects/ideas

I like to blog hop every now and then. That's when I really have a lot of time to go online. It's my way of getting inspired and motivated on a day to day basis. But most of the time, I forgot to bookmark or list the sites that i love or great DIY / project ideas a blogger posted on their blog. So from now on, i will spare a little time of my Sundays to blog about DIY projects/ideas that I like or sites that i love to visit.

I've mentioned in my previous post that I am trying to get away with my fabric scraps or stash. They are so many now that hubby keeps on asking me what to do with the boxes of fabrics. So, I am challenging myself to be more productive this winter. 

For today, i got inspired to make this fabric baby shoes found at SILHOUETTE site.  nice idea actually for scrap projects.

Two of my friends are expecting. I'd love to make some fabric shoes for their upcoming babies.

This is not about fabric scrapping but if your following my blog, you maybe familiar that I love to bake especially cupcakes but I am still honing my skills in cupcake decorating. Good thing about web surfing is that, you will gain a lot of things. SImple tutorials do great magic.......I learn a lot by just searching online with what i really want to know.

This fondant bow tutorial to decorate a cupcake at foodnetworktv.com  is an easy for me to follow.

Going back to fabric scrap projects.Consulting google man is the best option to look for fabric scrap ideas.

Top 1 on the list is this fabric scrap bracelet:

 

 

 

source here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second, this scrap necklace. why not!

Tutorials can be found here : LoLovie Necklaces

Braided fabric bracelet...reallly pretty!

That's all for this Sunday folks. Of course, I pinned all of them too in my Pinterest. So, if your into pinning please do stop by at my Pinterest too found HERE!

Happy Sunday! have fun and enjoy your time with love ones.