DOING IT YOURSELF!

I have just finished re-caulking my bath tub with non-toxic grout, and I couldn’t be more proud of myself! I saved a wad of cash, which will go towards a pair of vegan shoes I’ve got my eye on, and having mastered that simple task, I now feel a few more summer projects coming on. The past few weeks have been a blast, as I’ve spring-cleaned my entire home with products from my new book, Do It Gorgeously – How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products .
All my carpets and upholstery has been cleaned and deodorized, my furniture is gleaming by way of my “Citrus Furniture Polish”, blinds are dust-free and even Phoebe (the dog), has been lathered, fluffed up and is totally flea-resistant, having been sprayed with my non-toxic “Anti-flea Spray”.  I never do anything by half, so even my trusty old Prius got a full-on going over. I swear that birds look for clean/shining cars to do their business on! The day after this detailing extravaganza, the car was clearly a bird’s toilet for the day – a big bird too! However, I got home, grabbed the trusty detailing spray I’d made the day before and all was well.

It’s satisfying to make your own products for so many reasons: I get to know exactly what’s in these potions, have fun making them, and most importantly, save a lot of money. Hellllllooooooo – who wants to spend their hard-earned cash on cleaning products??

Tonight I plan to Spring Clean myself with my DIY facial regime (AHA Skin-lightening Mask, Vitamin C Serum, and Restorative Facial Oil) – heaven!