Tag: DIY
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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VALENTINE TEA BLEND DIY
This Valentine tea blend is the softest and most delicate. I thought it would be appropriate to make such a delicate blend for such a delicate day. I’ll share with you how I made it. Valentine’s Day is weird for me. I love an excuse to have a theme and the fact that the day…
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4 WAYS TO STEEP LOOSE LEAF TEA
How do you steep loose leaf tea? This is one of the most common questions I get. There are lots of ways to turn loose leaf tea into a drink. In fact, there are whole societies of people who dedicate a good amount of time in learning how to get this right. I’m going to…
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TOILET FIZZIES DIY
These last few months I’ve been taking healthy cleaning a lot more seriously. By healthy cleaning I mean non-toxic products with a preference for free and clear. Most commercial products contain chemicals that are toxic for humans and animals. I’m not down for that. I discovered these toilet fizzies that I want to share with…
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HOW TO STRAIN INFUSED FIRE CIDER
A few weeks back I showed you how to prepare and start the infusion process in making fire cider. You can read that post here if you’re interested. This post is the continuation of that and I’ll show you how to strain infused fire cider. There are two main pieces of equipment you’ll need. This…
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CRANBERRY CROCKPOT POTPOURRI DIY
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the aroma of it all. I adore the smell of Christmas trees, cinnamon and freshly baked cookies. I look forward to the way the outside smells when it gets really cold, almost like a fresh and refreshing scent. To make things extra holiday-ey, I like to…
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HERBAL BATH TEA DIY
Herbal bath tea is a very easy way to squeeze in self-care. (get it when you can!) Made with beneficial herbs and salts, it’s a simple and low effort way to get in some relaxation and wellness. The best part is, this tea can be customized to fit specific needs. Such as stress, inflammation, skincare,…
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APPLE SPICE TEA BLEND DIY
It’s apple picking season, which means apple pie season! This season really inspires me. So much so that it conjured up this apple spice blend that I’m going to share with you today. Follow along if you’re looking to make your own tea blends and ‘ll show you how to make this delicious blend yourself.…
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PISTACHIO MILK
Meet your new favorite milk. If you’ve never made an alternative milk at home before this one is a good place to start. Pistachio milk is a simple DIY that you’ll want to keep in your recipe book. It feels like a special occasion type drink for those fancy times in life. Funny story, around…
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COFFEE SUGAR SCRUB
Homemade sugar scrubs are so simple to make. You can find tons and tons of DIY recipes on the internet, and this post isn’t much different. I’ve been really into skincare lately. It’s forced me to become more mindful about what I put onto my skin and has sent me down a pretty long rabbit…
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MAKE YOUR OWN ALMOND MILK
Almond milk is my go to milk of choice. Before it, I pretty much refused to drink milk. Except with Oreos, for some reason Oreo milk was always delicious to me. But now I do prefer almond milk with my Oreos. I’m going to share how to make your own almond milk at the fraction…
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TEA INFUSED CANDLES
We all love tea because of the flavors and tastes they bring but another great part is the aroma. I begin my day with a pot of tea and the unique scents awaken my senses and sets the tone for the day. It’s really lovely. It got me to thinking, why not scented candles made…
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HERBAL TEA EYE PILLOW
I’m all about taking advantage of some relaxation time, but it is something I need to prioritize more. One of the ways I do that is by using an eye pillow. Have you ever used one before? They are wonderful! To make mine extra special, I like to add a little herbal tea inside of…
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HOW TO MAKE A SACHET FILLED WITH TEA
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Whether you’re the gift exchanging type or not, herbal sachets are great to have and they’re super customizable. Choose a fabric color, you’ll need two 5″ x 5″ pieces of muslin, linen or cotton fabric. Sachets are filled with aromatic herbs. Things that smell nice. Whatever suits your fancy. Some of…