DIY Gifts For The Foodie In Your Family

A handmade gift is one of the best things you can give over the holidays. At a time when people spend so much money on frivolous things, a thoughtful, DIY gift is always appreciated. Around the holidays, I love to make packaged food items that I can gift to my family. Maybe it’s homemade chocolates, hot cocoa mix or candied nuts. Anything edible is always a hit! Vanilla Sugar For someone who loves to bake, this is a wonderful gift. Vanilla sugar can be used in cookies, in your morning coffee or even as a body scrub! Scrap the...

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DIY Gifts For The Beauty Queen In Your Life

Bella Breakdown A a time of year when you may be spending a lot of money on gifts, holiday outfits, food and more, it’s a great idea to think of some DIY items that make both affordable and thoughtful gifts. For your mother, sister, BFF, or dude who enjoys a good bath, these spa-inspired products are easy to make and absolutely beautiful. Make a big batch, divvy up the gifts and then be sure to keep a little extra for yourself, because #selfcare. Homemade Rose Bath Milk Your body will soak up this soothing bath milk. It’s hydrating and...

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4 DIY Sugar Scrubs

Bella Breakdown Get baby–soft skin with this easy DIY! #1 Peppermint Sugar Scrub- Start by pouring sugar and coconut oil into a bowl and mix well. Then add peppermint oil and green food dye. #2 Coffee Brown Sugar Scrub- Pour brown sugar and coffee grounds into a bowl and combine well. Stir in coconut oil. #3 Raspberry Vanilla Sugar Scrub- Mix sugar, coconut oil, raspberry oil and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add red food dye. #4 Lemon Lavender Sugar Scrub – Combine sugar, coconut oil, lemon oil and lavender oil in a bowl. Add yellow food dye....

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Edible Gift Ideas Perfect for the Holidays

Not only are homemade gifts, particularly the edible kind, a thoughtful way to show loved ones you care, but they’re also often budget-friendly. The downside: many require a large time investment. But not these three fast and easy edible gift...

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