Homemade Natural Lip Scrubs

Hi again!

I love making homemade natural things, such as lip scrubs. I've been requested by a few on how to make a simple sugar lip scrub using natural ingredients found in your kitchen. I recently purchased a lip scrub in "sweet lips" from Lush, chocolate scented/flavored lip scrub that is 0.8 oz and cost about $8.95 USD. A small container filled with sugar, added oils and extracts, didn't seem to be as reasonable or cost effective as my own lip scrub. My alternative is cheaper, more moisturizing, and does the job by smoothing your lips and making it more softer. You can put the sugar lip scrub in a small container that I found at Dollar Tree, Michaels, Jo Anns, or any other craft store, which can last you for a few months if used once a week or so. My advice is to use the lip scrub over your sink, because it can be really messy.

Here are two recipes to try out. Try them and let me know what you think. Happy spa day!

Lemon and Honey Lip Scrub Ingredients:

1/4 tsp of fresh squeezed lemon

1/2 tbsp of honey

1 tsp of white sugar

(adjust ingredients if necessary)

Honey and Brown Sugar Lip Scrub Ingredients:

1/2 tbsp of EVOO 

1/2 tbsp of honey

1 tsp of brown sugar

(adjust ingredients if necessary)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, cup, or any small container. Then put the lip scrub mixture in a small air tight container. Scrub should last for 1-3 months.

For The Love Of: Discounts and Freebies!

Hi again!

Lately I've been receiving a plethora of discounts and freebies, which has allowed me to purchase items at a good low price or even receive FREE items just because or on special occasions, such as my birthday. I'm sure most of you all know about most store's VIP cards, which sends out discounted coupons, deals, etc. to you either by mail or e-mail. Especially living in this economy, receiving these great deals and freebies are wonderful! Stores and online deals have provided me with great deals and freebies that have helped me along the way are:

• Sephora
• Sally Beauty Supply
• Ulta
• Michaels
• Jo Anns
• Vista Prints
• Groupon

and more!

At Sephora, some great deals you can receive from a free VIP card are free samples when points are gained, as well as a free gift on your birthday.

At Sally Beauty Supply, if you purchase a VIP card with a $5 membership for a year, you can purchase items at a discounted price and also receive additional discounts per month, if you've spent over $25 per month.

At Ulta, if you sign up for an ultimate rewards program or the club at ulta rewards program, you can receive freebies after gaining certain amount of points from purchasing any items in the store or online.

At Michaels, if you sign up for a free membership card, you can receive coupons every week, as well as $5 off and up which is automatically added in your card that you can use.

At Jo Anns, you can sign up and receive in emails and also through flyer discounted coupons. Unfortunately they don't have VIP or membership cards to give out. Hopefully they can work on that soon.

At Vista Prints, they offer 250 free business cards to you, if you don't want to spend on printing business cards at Kinkos, Staples, Office Max, or where ever. This is perfect for those who are just starting out in a freelance business. However, you have to pay for shipping, which the cost of shipping is still inexpensive.

These are some of the stores that relate to my blog and that have helped me create these wonderful things that I have posted on facebook and shared with friends. In time, I plan to share with you these great addiction. Enjoy and happy shopping!