Pumpkin Face Scrub

DIY Pumpkin Face Scrub

Thanksgiving leftovers are the best kind of leftovers! Just the thought of warm turkey sandwiches drizzled with cranberry sauce makes my mouth water. Another traditional leftover I’m excited about this year is pumpkin purée. In the past, I’ve put the purée to use in a pumpkin bread, but this year I decided to try incorporating it into my skincare with a face scrub!

DIY Pumpkin Face Scrub

Believe it or not, pumpkin does wonders for your skin. It is packed with fruit enzymes that help brighten and smooth your skin. Mixed with a dash of honey and brown sugar, you have the makings for an easy at-home facial! After the busy holiday, you all know you need a little pampering! So put your pumpkin purée to good use and make this face scrub today!

DIY Pumpkin Face Scrub

Pumpkin Face Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 1/4 C pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tbs honey

Directions:

  • Combine all the ingredient together and mix until well combined
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks

DIY Rustic Necklace Holder

DIY Rustic Necklace Holder

Who knew finding a necklace holder would be so difficult?! Until recently, I’ve been organizing my jewelry on a necklace holder purchased from Claire’s in 8th grade. During our move, I realized I was ready for an upgrade and have been on the hunt something simplistic.

DIY Rustic Necklace Holder

After months of walking up and down shopping aisles and scrolling through web pages I felt defeated. Nothing caught my eye and I was ready to give up. Then I remembered the simple key holder I made for our entry way. Why couldn’t I modify this DIY for a necklace holder?! After a quick trip to Menards I had everything I needed to make this rustic necklace holder. If you are feeling generous, pick up enough materials to make two and gift one to a friend this holiday season!

DIY Rustic Necklace Holder

Materials:

  • One 2×8 piece of wood
  • Hand saw
  • Sandpaper
  • Measuring tape
  • Wood stain
  • White acrylic paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Hammer
  • Nails
  • Two command strips

Directions:

  • Measure out 14 inches and mark it on the piece of wood
  • Using a hand saw, cut along the 14 inch mark
  • Sand down the piece of wood and stain
  • Once dry, use a small paint brush and the white acrylic paint to decorate the edges
  • Evenly space your nails and hammer into the wood
  • Hang with command strips and layer on your necklaces

Chai Apple Cider Syrup

Chai Apple Cider Syrup

As much as my heart doesn’t want to admit it, the Midwest heat wave is over and I need to embrace the cooler weather. To do so, I simmered a batch of chai apple cider syrup to have on hand when I catch a chill. One of the best parts of the syrup concentrate is its versatility. I enjoy mixing two tablespoons into hot water and sipping on it to warm myself from the inside out, but you can also drizzle the syrup on ice cream, pancakes, or get crazy and make a hot toddy!

Chai Apple Cider Syrup

Whichever way you decided to enjoy the syrup, it is a seasonal treat that can help ease the pain of the cooler weather. Plus, with the holidays around the corner you can double the batch and make enough to gift a friend! Bonus: It is relatively inexpensive to make! That’s something we all can appreciate as holiday ads are circulating and we are feeling a bit spendy!

Chai Apple Cider Syrup

Chai Apple Cider Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 4 C apple cider
  • 4 Tbs loose leaf chai tea
  • 1 C brown sugar

Directions:

  • Combine the apple cider and loose leaf tea together in a large saucepan and boil for 30 minutes
  • Remove the from heat and strain the mixture using a cheese cloth
  • Pour liquid back into the pan and add the brown sugar
  • Boil for an additional 10 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved
  • Let the mixture cool before storing in an airtight container
  • Store syrup in the fridge for up to one week