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Lotus La Vie Feature-December Maker of the Month
Sustainable Gift Wrapping
Simply Having an Eco-Friendly Christmas-Time Why Sustainable/Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping? Our carbon footprint increases substantially every holiday season. Millions of presents no one wanted, like that ugly Christmas gnome your grandma …
November Maker of the Month: NatureEscapes LLC
Get to know Esther Nechita of NatureEscapes LLC, Small Business Owner, Single Mom, and Our November Maker of the Month!! Esther Nechita, founder and owner of NatureEscapes, was our first …
Cupcake Candle DIY Recipe
This Cupcake Candle DIY is sure to be a HUGE hit with the kids! They are absolutely adorable and look so scrumptious you may be tempted to take a bite …
Coloring Your Candles
We’ve posted recipes for making candles in the past, but not how to color. The fact is, coloring is easy. Just follow the below recipe and add a color block. The …
It’s the Holiday Season: Victoria’s Secret Imitation Bombshell Replica
DIY Victoria’s Secret Lotion– I don’t know about everyone else, but every time I go into Bath & Body Works or Victoria’s Secret, I bee-line straight to the lotions, perfumes, …
10 DIY Lotion Recipes: Easy AND Homemade
10 DIY Lotion Recipes– When it comes to easy crafts you can make for yourself, a lotion is a fun one that you can do quickly and easily. There is …
Recipe: Rose Petal Bath Bombs
This next recipe is just oh-so-pretty. Rose Petal Bath Bombs are a girlie-girl’s dream when it comes to bath time pampering. We’ve made a handful of bath bomb recipes for …
Lavender Rose Tub Tea
After all of the holiday hustle and bustle, chances are you’re in need of a little relaxation. Some “me” time. But in most cases, carving out enough “me” time to …
12 Days of Gifting: Orange Clove Lip Balm
Clove and orange have long been a festive holiday combination when it comes to fragrances. Think simmering potpourri on the stove and hot spiced cider- delicious, right? This scent duo …
12 Days of Gifting: Hard Tack Candy Soaps
I’m excited for this next recipe for several reasons: It’s easy (doesn’t that immediately make it a great recipe?!). It’s festive! It’s adorable- and will look oh so cute displayed …
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Cubes
These shower cubes are all the rage this holiday season and they make an EXCELLENT gift. It’s pretty easy to make your own, AND you can customize with seasonal flavorings …
12 Days of Gifting: Gingerbread Soap
Another flavor we all love this time of year is gingerbread, so why not make some Gingerbread soaps to give as housewarming gifts for your holiday parties. The recipe below …
Gift Idea: Bath & Body Inspired Lotions
Bath and body lotions make a great gift for just about everyone: teachers, kids, adults…everyone loves a flavored lotion. During the holiday season, you are already pinching pennies to make …
Packing Your Holiday Soap
So you’ve made soaps, mixed some peppermint oil in and created that fancy swirl technique to “wow” your friends and family. Now what? They say don’t judge a book by its cover, …
Make Your Own Candles for Under $25!
Make Your Own Candles for Under $25 I must admit, I thought making candles would be easy! I thought it would be a seamless transition from soapmaking but I was …