Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products
It's official: In these tough times, clueless is out--and crafty is in. For both financial and environmental reasons, life is all about doing well with what you have. But that doesn't mean you can't still be fabulous. Do It Gorgeously shows you how to make nearly everything you would otherwise purchase: From the kitchen to the nursery, from your medicine cabinet to your makeup drawer, you'll be astounded by how easy and inexpensive it is to make safe and eco-friendly products for your family....
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It's official: In these tough times, clueless is out— and crafty is in. For both financial and environmental reasons, life is all about doing well with what you have. But that doesn't mean you can't still be fabulous. Do It Gorgeously shows you how to make nearly everything you would otherwise purchase: From the kitchen to the nursery, from your medicine cabinet to your makeup drawer, you'll be astounded by how easy and inexpensive it is to make safe and eco-friendly products for your family. You deserve to have it all—and now you can do it yourself!
Contents Acknowledgments....................xiiiIntroduction....................1Clueless Is Out and Crafty Is In....................1Getting Started....................51 Do It Beautifully....................7Why Make Your Own Beauty Products?....................7The Basics....................9History of the Lowly Moisturizer....................10What Does "Natural" Really Mean?....................11Basic Ingredients You Will Need....................13What About "Anti-aging" Ingredients?....................15What Else Do I Need?....................19Getting Started....................22Skincare Regime for Oily/Problem Skin....................23Skincare Regime for Normal/Combination Skin....................27Skincare Regime for Dry/Mature Skin....................30Sunscreen....................32Eyes....................34Salon Alternatives....................36Body....................44Nail Care....................53Your Pearly Whites....................55Remedies....................57Labels....................672 Miraculous Mama....................71New Baby....................72Nontoxic Nursery....................72Toddler and Beyond....................102How to Cut Your Child's Hair....................113Making Shoes Last Longer....................117Baby Skincare Products....................118Useful Remedies for Little Ones....................125Baby Food....................1273 Frugalista....................133It's Sew Easy....................135As Good as New....................143Keeping What You Love Forever....................1714 Do It Gorgeously in the Kitchen....................181Condiments and Pantry Staples....................182Homemade Instead of Deli-made....................192Make Your Own Dairy....................204Easy and Healthy Breakfasts....................208Foodie Gifts....................214Kitchen and Beyond....................2175 DIY Diva....................235Saving Energy....................235Bathroom Bliss....................244Doing It Outside, Too....................250DIY Car....................2566 Green Girls Grow!....................261Keep It Simple....................261Organic Pesticides....................279Planning Your Garden....................283Taking a Cutting....................284Medicinal Garden....................2897. Thrifty and Nifty....................297Toxic Horrors Lurking....................297The Kitchen....................299The Laundry Room....................305The Living Room....................307The Bedroom....................311The Bathroom....................313Cleaning Silver....................314Computer Screen Cleaner....................315Five Great Uses for 15 Common Household Items That You Probably Already Have....................3168 DIY Doggie (Kitty Too)....................325Natural Flea Treatment Program for Dogs....................336Grub....................337Kitty Litter....................341Toys....................3429 DIY Mind/Body/Spirit....................345Too Busy?....................346DIY Fitness....................346Awesome Abs....................346Toned Tush....................350Red Carpet Arms....................355Yoga....................361Alternative Therapies....................362Epilogue....................377Resource Guide....................379Index....................387
