Category: DIY

DIY Gelatin Protein Treatment!

Do you have naturally curly hair or have a hard time keeping your hair healthy? If so, you should try this homemade DIY Gelatin Protein Treatment. This left my hair feeling both shiny and gorgeous. Want to try out this protein treatment too? If so, be sure to have the following supplies:

• 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey

For additional directions on making this DIY project, be sure to visit the Home Grown And Healthy Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this treatment, because we love to hear from the success of our readers.

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken Recipe!

Do you want a new recipe for lunch or dinner tonight? If so, you must check out this Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken dish. I haven’t made this yet, but using the crock pot during the summer is great! Plus, this dish looks delicious and relatively easy to make. Want to make this chicken dish too? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2-4 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
• 2 tablespoons sweet Japanese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon quality hoisin sauce like Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons sriracha/Asian hot chili sauce for more heat
• 1 1/2 -2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

For additional directions on making this chicken dish, be sure to visit the CarlsBad Cravings Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below. We’d love to know!

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats! New Recipe!

Looking for a healthy treat for your puppy dog? If so, why not make your own? I found this Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats recipe that I am looking forward to making. My dogs love peanut butter, so this will be perfect for our puppy! Want to make these as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce or mashed banana
• ¼ cup vegetable, chicken or beef stock
• bone shaped cookie cutter

For additional directions on making these dog treats, be sure to visit the Eating Bird Food webpage for more details. Let us know what your dog thought of these treats in the comment section below. We’d love to know!

How To Make a Stress Ball!

Want to make a homemade stress ball? If so, you will not need many supplies for this project! This stress ball craft would be great for family reunions, boy scouts, summer camp, and more! I recently made this craft with my kids and it was surprisingly easy to construct.  Want to make this stress ball as well? If so, here is what you’ll need:

• 3 balloons
• 1/3- 1/2 cup of flour
• empty water bottle (with thin sides that you can squish)
• funnel and pencil or chop stick
• scissors

PS: I was able to find all of these ingredients at my local dollar store, which saved me money!

For further directions on making these bookmarks, be sure to visit the A Thrifty Mom Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this project in the comments below, because we love to hear from our readers.

Snow Cone Sugar Scrub DIY Project!

Want to make a fun scrub this summer? If so, check out this Snow Cone Sugar Scrub. I haven’t made this project yet, but it looks fun and relatively simple to make. Plus, I bet this sugar scrub smells absolutely wonderful. This scrub would be a great gift to give as well! Want to make this scrub project as well? If so, here are the supplies you’ll need:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• Kerr 8 oz jars Kerr Half-Pint Wide Mouth
• Watermelon, Lime, & Raspberry Essential Oils
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons almond oil

For additional directions on making this scrub, be sure to visit the Gunny Sack Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this project, because we love to hear from our readers.