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Homemade Bread Recipes From Scratch

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There’s nothing tastier than fresh homemade bread recipes. Not only are there much less preservatives in homemade bread, but it always tastes so much nicer. Unfortunately so many people avoid even trying to make their own bread as they believe it might be too hard. The truth is homemade bread is actually quite easy. Mixing [...]

Homemade Wrinkle Cream That Works!

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Homemade wrinkle cream has many benefits. Aside from being considerably cheaper than commercial store-bought wrinkle creams, you’ll also find that the anti wrinkle creams below are much gentler on your skin and often far more effective. Many commercial anti-wrinkle creams contain harmful ingredients in small quantities. While they might look like tiny amounts, rubbing them [...]

How To Make Homemade Soap Using Cold Process

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Cold process is the most authentic method used to make homemade soap. Once I got the hang of it I quickly realized that the total cost to make several months worth of bars was far cheaper than buying the chemical-cocktails from the store. And lets not forget that because you have total control over what [...]

Homemade Toner – Step2

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A good homemade toner will tighten your skin as it closes the pores, and it will remove any leftover traces of your cleanser. It is both cooling and refreshing, and should be the second step in your daily facial routine. Step1 Homemade Cleanser Step3 Homemade Moisturizer Most store bought toners are alcohol based, and unfortunately [...]

Homemade Moisturizers – Step3

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The final step in your daily facial routine is to use the homemade moisturizers. Remember that water is essential for maintaining a youthfull and well nourished skin. Drinking 8 glasses of water along with using a good quality moisturizer, will keep your skin feeling smooth and supple. Step1 Homemade Cleanser Step2 Homemade Toner Vitamin Enriched [...]

Homemade Laundry Detergent And Soap Powder

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by Jess (Dallas) As a single parent, BIG money saving ideas are a must in my life style, so when I found this great homemade laundry detergent recipe I was was intrigued and had to try it. Eco friendly, suitable for sensitive skin and COSTS A TENTH of any grocery store detergents…. As I was [...]

Home Remedies For Clear Skin – Step1

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SavvyHomemade has plenty of information for maintaining healthy skin. But the following home remedies for clear skin ought to be the first steps in your daily routine. Your three steps to perfect skin are to Cleanse, Tone and then Moisturize. And below we have methods and recipes for each step…. Step1 Homemade Cleanser Step2 Homemade [...]

Homemade Dryer Balls

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by Jenny (UK) If you’re wondering why I, or anyone would want to make homemade dryer balls then let me explain. A few months ago I purchased some PVC dryer balls and although I was happy with the way they softened my laundry I was disappointed to find they split after just a few weeks. [...]

Astringent To Reduce Enlarged Pores

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by Cindy (N.K) This very quick astringent to makeup, in fact it’s as easy as making a cup of tea and you’ll start to see a reduction in the openness of your pours almost immediately. This astringent recipe is best stored in the refrigerator which helps give it a sharp contacting effect. The vinegar removes [...]

Air Freshening Rocks

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by Dixie (Carson city) I place these air freshening rocks all over the house, they make the place smell lovely. When they start to lose their scent I spray them with a few drops of essential oil that I’ve diluted with water and placed in a clean empty spray bottle. Once this spray is made [...]

The Basics Of Candle Making

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  Lets take a look at the basics of candle making. One of the first things you need to do is to decide what kind of wax you want to use. There are many different types, so you need to do a little research to figure out which kind you like best. Paraffin wax is [...]

Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe

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When making a homemade turkey soup recipe, everyone agrees on two ingredients, a turkey carcass and water… What else goes in it is often relegated by what’s on hand, or what you are in the mood for. Some swear by white rice, others noodles, and still others brown rice. Some like carrots, thus if you [...]

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

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This homemade tomato soup recipe is a favorite with just about everybody. It’s easy to make and tastes great. This soup is perfect in winter, but it’s also great at any other time of the year too. Once you make your own tomato soup and realized how easy it is and how great it tastes, [...]

Homemade Eau de Toilette Spray

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Not only can you indulge yourself with these wonderful smelling homemade Eau De Toilette sprays, they can also make really good room diffusers. Simply place a few reed sticks into a bottle or narrow necked jar along with the toilette water. The reeds will then absorb the water and diffuse the fragrance though out your [...]

Building a Homemade Telescope

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A homemade telescope is something that anyone of almost any age can enjoy, and the act of building your own can elevate that enjoyment even higher. There are many different ways to make your own telescope, but the fundamentals are always going to be relatively similar. Below is a quick rundown of what you’ll need [...]

Homemade Teen Gifts Are Difficult

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Homemade Teen Gifts: A Way to Deal with Teenagers Teenagers are probably the most difficult kind of age group to deal with. It almost feels as if they have this mutual philosophy that all other age groups are aliens! In truth, it’s easier to talk to 20-somethings or 12-below kids than teenagers. But of course, [...]

Natural Homemade Stretch Mark Cream

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Below is a homemade stretch mark cream recipe that really works. I came up with it after having my little one and I must confess that I’ve never stopped using it… not because it didn’t work, it worked wonders… I just loved the smell and the way it moisturized my skin (far better than any [...]

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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This homemade strawberry shortcake recipe is delicious in the summer. And it works equally as well with raspberries (as in main picture), blackberries or loganberries. Or for a real treat use peaches or nectarines soaked in brandy. The base for this homemade strawberry cake recipe can be made a few days in advance if stored [...]

Homemade Stocking Stuffers

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‘Tis the season to be jolly so why not make someone’s Christmas jolly with some homemade stocking stuffers. They are excellent gifts which have the added bonus of being homemade by you, which shows thoughtfulness and consideration, and can be kind on the pocket too. Homemade stocking stuffers couldn’t be more pleasing or exciting. The [...]

Homemade Spy Gear

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These days both adults and kids are having a lot of fun playing around with spy gear. Unfortunately this stuff can be very expensive to buy in stores, so we’re researching how you can make your own homemade spy gear to help catch those bad guys and solve some clues.   First lets have a [...]

Tasty Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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If your family is Italian and you’ve ever tried to make a homemade spaghetti sauce recipe… Chances are after everyone has eaten it; one of the older ladies will take you aside and give you the “old family recipe” for spaghetti sauce. Don’t despair and think that yours was no good, it’s often the other [...]

More Homemade Spa Treatments

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Here we are concentrating upon some more great homemade spa treatments! When you use essential oils in a massage it combines both the touch and smell senses giving you an instant physical and mental boost. You can use singular oil or a mixture of two, three or four oils. But choosing the right oil for [...]

Homemade Spa Recipes

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Before we show you one of our favourite homemade spa recipes; did you know that you can quickly turn your 5 minute morning showers into therapeutic spa showers just by using the blitz-guss method? So what is the blitz-guss method I hear you ask? Well it’s just a posh name for turning the shower from [...]

Tasty Homemade Sour Cream Recipes

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Homemade sour cream is quickly becoming a staple ingredient in most kitchens. Below you will find several recipe variations to have on hand if you need to make a quick dip for unexpected company, or to thicken sauces. Store bought sour cream can often contain rennet, gelatine, artificial flavors, sodium citrate and salt. If you [...]

Homemade Solar Water Heater

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If you are lucky enough to live in a sunny climate, why not take a look at how you could build your own homemade solar water heater to cut those energy bills! Below we have the basic instructions to make your own solar water heater along with some interesting videos on the subject. The free [...]

Homemade Solar Panels – The Truth

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After some interesting research we eventualy got the truth behind homemade solar panels! Basically the process of transforming sun light into electrical energy is a very innovative process, which could save people a lot of money. A common question asked in the field of energy is how does solar energy work? Not enough people realize [...]

A Homemade Solar Cells Project

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Here we learn how to make homemade solar cells. Solar energy has been the wave of the future for some time. People have been talking about how effective it can be in replacing natural resources and how clean it is for decades. But the fact is that it takes time, money, and space to make [...]

Homemade Solid Perfume

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Homemade solid perfume is very practical to use and it doesn’t contain any alcohol, so if you don’t like the thought of rubbing alcohol into your skin this one’s for you. The Essential oils in this homemade solid perfume recipe can be very therapeutic particularly when rubbed into the pulse areas of the body. Take [...]

Homemade Graduation Gifts From The Heart

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Homemade graduation gifts are some of the best anyone could ever receive. They are a gift from the heart that shows you took the time and effort to create something special just for them. They are both unique and something the person can cherish for many years to come. Are you ready to be creative [...]

Ten Quality Homemade Gifts To Make

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Looking for some homemade gifts to make? If you just don’t know what gift to give a person for that special occasion, check out these creative gift ideas. Many of us wrack our brains each year trying to come up with something unique. Only to end buying socks, scarf’s, slippers and other semi-unwanted gifts. So [...]

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