While times are tough, you can always find your inner diva and do your beauty treatments at home instead of running to an expensive salon or day spa.
Every time I watch the news, I feel my shoulders tighten and the lines on my face get deeper, says Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva. If you are feeling the same, take time to relax and pamper yourself without increasing your money woes.
Davis has some great ideas for women to be beautiful without spending a ton of money. All of these products can be found at a local pharmacy or discount retailer.
1. Do …read more

Want to chill out AND feel sexy for Cupid? We can create a unique at-home spa experience with the intoxicating aroma of chocolate without breaking the bank or leaving the comforts of home!
Here are four simple recipes using a combination of chocolate and Epsom Salt guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate craving this Valentine’s Day. These recipes are easy to make, easy to afford and contain easy to find ingredients that you probably already have at home. Plus, it’s the perfect way to set the mood for a romantic evening at home with your loved one.
Coco Loco Bath Salts
1 cup Epsom …read more

Black Friday is almost upon us, and a lot of us will be waking up at arse-crack of dawn to pile our way through the masses.
I remember all through my younger years (and possibly to be repeated this year), I’d hook up with my mom at around 4 am, get coffee to go, and hit whatever random sale was tickling our fancy – and often leave disappointed.
Whether or not it is a worthwhile excursion is not my right to say – but I can help you be prepared when you get there!
I have eight $5 gift cards to the Coffee …read more

Do you have dry skin? This facial mask made with avocado will hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate your skin.

Beat an egg yolk until frothy
Mash in 1/2 of an avocado until well blended
Apply to your clean face and neck
Allow to set for 30 minutes
Rinse with cool water

For oily skin, use the white of an egg instead of the yolk, plus a teaspoon of lemon juice. It will leave your face refreshed and smooth.
Do you use any homemade beauty treatments? Leave your comments here and tell us all about them.
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Vaseline has recently released some awesome new products, my very favorite of which is their Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil.
I keep it by the tub, and use it on my wet body before I dry off. It leaves you totally smooth and very nice and moisturized without being greasy (after a very few minutes anyway). This new line of products from Vaseline have other ingredients besides their classic petroleum jelly, these are absolutely not just repackaged vaseline. They are not expensive, and totally worth a try.
I have the classic Vaseline all over my …read more

This morning I received a comment on one of my most popular posts on the Miracle Whip Facial:

I am hearing that people are putting aspirin in the miracle whip, and then putting it on their face. Does anyone know what the benefits of aspirin are?

I have read a lot about the aspirin mask over the last year, but I have not tried it myself – after all, who has aspirin laying around in the age of Tylenol and Advil? Well, my mom does, I think, but until I get to the “aspirin a day” age, I don’t. But …read more

I have done the Miracle Whip facial now for the 3rd time, and I swear my skin is looking a ton better – those pesky clogged pores are going away! Last night I got a little more brave around the eyes and put it a little bit closer, and did have to walk around to keep my eyes from tearing for about the first 10 minutes, but no problems at all – and no breakouts at all. My skin is looking better than it has in awhile! I’m not giving up my coffee yet!
Anyone else tried this …read more

I have found a couple references lately to a Miracle Whip facial – yes, the Miracle Whip salad dressing by Kraft. The vinegar in the dressing will exfoliate your skin, while the mayonnaise part of the concoction will moisturize! Apply a medium coating of Miracle Whip to your face and walk around, or go outside, so the fumes from the vinegar won’t knock you out (they are pretty strong!). Leave it on your face for 10-20 minutes, the Miracle Whip will “melt” into your skin. When time is up, give your face a good …read more

Garlic is one of my favorite flavors. I have been doing a bit of research on it for my wellness group, and ran across this great sounding recipe for a garlic facial at MakeYourCosmetics.com:
Ingredients:
1 small clove garlic
2 tablespoons boiling distilled water
3 mashed strawberries, tops removed
2 tablespoons ground oats
1 tablespoon polenta
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
2 drops tea tree essential oil
Find the rest of the instructions here , but basically, you press the garlic, soak it in the boiling water for 30 minutes, strain it and add the liquid to the rest of the ingredients. Scrub your face, and then leave …read more

At DeseretNews.com there are several great options for some really yummy sounding homemade body products. This Chocolate Lip Gloss is SO gonna be in my beauty bag by tonight! And how about making an assortment of them using some of the variety of different colored chips at the store and giving them as a really nifty gift? Not to mention how good this could be for those of us who need a chocolate fix, but don’t need a chocolate fix…..

Chocolate Lip Gloss
2 teaspoons petroleum jelly
1/8 teaspoon honey
5 chocolate chips (milk chocolate …read more