Last time we talked about sugar scrubs today we are talking about strawberry salt scrub! The main difference between sugar and salt scrubs is the size of the exfoliating granules. That means sugar particles are smaller, less abrasive and salt scrubs are more abrasive so they should be used less frequently. If you are looking for a deeper clean or a good exfoliation use a salt scrub but not more than once or twice a week. If you are looking for a gentle exfoliation that you can use more ...
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Minty Green Peppermint Bath Bombs
Do you know what season it is? Cold season! It's time for everyone to be locked inside with each other's germs and try not to pass them around. But if you do get a cold or have a stuffy nose I have a little treat for you. Peppermint bath bombs! These minty green bath bombs will deliver a bath that will not only help relieve your stuffy nose but can help you relax a little too. Here's what you'll need - Ingredients: ● 2 oz Epsom salt ● 4 oz baking soda ● 2 oz corn starch ● 2 oz citric ...
Homemade Lavender Sugar Scrub
With the new year here I want to focus on getting back to basics. Using more holistic products around our house. I've always used essential oils in our daily life to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Now, I want to start incorporating those into my bathroom and personal care routine as well. First up, Lavender Sugar Scrub! I am guilty of heading to the store and spending $35 plus for a sugar scrub. I think most of us are. But did you know they are really easy to make? And it's only a few ...
Indulgent Hot Cocoa Cake
As part of my New Year's resolution, it is to post more recipes! I know you all enjoyed them before so this year, my goal is to publish 1 new recipe a week. At the minimum. Today, I'm starting the year off with my Hot Cocoa Cake that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It's rich, chocolatey and you'll definitely need a glass of milk to wash this down. I will warn you, there is a fair amount of prep work that needs to be done for this cake and a long list of ingredients. I've broken this recipe out ...
Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting
We are going to be exploring the world of buttercream frosting this year! My first adventure was with making this Hot Cocoa Buttercream to go with my Indulgent Hot Cocoa Cake. It's not like your traditional buttercream. I used American Heritage Cocoa which gave it a grainy texture but I really liked it. If you used a smoother cocoa like Swiss Miss or Hershey's you won't have the texture. So for this Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting you will need the following - 3 Sticks Unsalted Butter (1.5 ...
Roasted Marshmallow Cake Filling
This was a new concept I had heard of being used in cakes and I thought I would give it a try. It's actually extremely simple to make roasted marshmallows to use in between the layers of your cake. I use this technique in our Indulgent Hot Cocoa cake I made for the holidays. You will need the following - 1 - bag small marshmallows Parchment Paper Large Pan with raised sides Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the pan with parchment paper. Make sure to get it up over the ...