Its official! Christmas time is just around the corner!!! With Christmas coming that means shopping. But who always ends up cramming in all their holiday shopping into the last two weeks before Christmas. Almost everyone!

Diy-ing is great overall, but what's even better is DIY gifts. Anywhere from homemade candies to blankets...Beauty products are perfect holiday gifts!

So here’s a MINT SUGAR SCRUB

Ingredients:

½ cup of coconut oil

1 ½ -2 cups of sugar

1 tbsp peppermint extract

1 drop green food coloring

All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this simple sugar scrub:

1st: Your oil of choice (coconut worked fine for mine)

2nd: sugar

3rd: oil extract for the scent (and again peppermint extract worked fine)

This holiday season includes a lot of peppermint and that's how I got this idea from. Because of that I also added a drop of green food coloring to give it that minty-green look. On the plus side mint green is such a lovely color!

Here's a picture for you to enjoy this color(;

Coconut oil can simply be found right next to all the other oils in the baking section at a grocery store. It usually does come solid, so I just microwaved it in a bowl for it to soften, Only took about 15-25 seconds.

From there just add the sugar, peppermint extract, and the drop of food coloring and mix it all together. Mix until you have a moist, minty-green scrub. If the scrub turns out to dry add more coconut oil, if it's to wet add more sugar. Make it as you prefer.

To make the perfect package to give this as a gift, I spooned the scrub into a wide-mouth half pint mason jar. This recipe should be enough for at least 3. To add a little detail add a paper doily between the jar lid and ring. It makes a big difference! Also add some twine around the jar for the perfect finishing touch.

A nice activity to do around thanksgiving is to start decorating for Christmas. Or this can also be a great decor for Thanksgiving and the Christmas tree.  dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dand dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan da

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Step 1: Mix ⅔ bleach with ⅓ water in a bucket. The process of this is a little longer. The pinecones need to soak in the solution for about 24 hours. dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

*place a plate or something heavy on top to keep the pinecones under water. dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

Step 2: Rinse them in water and set outside to dry until they open up again.

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Step 3: Cut 4 inches of any kind or ribbon. Then cut that into 3 and 1 inches. Use the 3in ribbon to attach it to the pinecone. Tie the shorter ribbon into a bow; Glue that to the base of the pinecone.

Step 4: Tie the pinecones to wherever you'd like.

This is also one I tried skipping the bleaching process. It was by far a lot less time consuming.

I was so pleased with the results and now my dining table is complete for the fall season.

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I may seem a bit weird but I found my piece of log outside in my neighborhood while going on a walk. People are starting to cut down trees and just leave piles of the cut down tree on the road ready for garbage pick-up. ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben b

As soon as I saw this log, I knew it would turn into a great centerpiece with lights and everything. dna dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan and dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

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*The great thing about this is it can easily be updated and changed throughout the seasons.

I used a 1.5” diameter drill to create what I was wanting. I drilled 6 holes with quite a few inches of space in between. And that was pretty much it! It was done. dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

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The actual log was done but not the decorating. I just took some fall decor that i had lying around and dresses it up a bit. Just by surrounding the centerpiece with some various sizes of pumpkins, pinecones, berries, and leaves. ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben b

Let me tell you it made a perfect Thanksgiving table.

Its Coming....

I found these two adorable Thanksgiving wreaths that need to be shared, They are great decorations and make a great frame or chair backs decor. ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben

The first one is a Corn Husk Wreath, may sound weird but I promise its super cute. ben ben b

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Step 1: Buy the corn husks and around an 18 in straw wreath. They both can be found at any craft store like michaels. You’ll also need a hot glue gun. dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

Step 2: With the glue gun support the edges and glue them together. You can use as many corn husk as you’ll like. Just as long as the wreath is completely covered. be ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben b

Step 3: if you would like using a foam brush , paint the tips with acrylic paint and let it dry for about 15 min. It just gives it a better look overall. Dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan d

Step 4: Starting with the outer edge of the wreath, use the hot glue gun to fulfill three concentric rings of husks. ( attach the second ring to the middle of the wreath and the third to the inner edge) * for the middle and inner rings, position the tips of the husks between two husks of the previous ring. ben ebn ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben benben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben

WWheat Wreath

Step 1: Cut a 24 in length of wire and bend it into a horseshoe shape. Any wire including a coat hanger will do. Wrap the wire with masking tape.

Step 2: Gather five pieces of dried wheat that can be bought at craft stores and trim the stems. And to make a bundle, wrap the stems together with white cloth covered floral wire.

Step 3: Attach the bundles to the horseshoe shaped wire with the floral wire. 5 on the right and 5 on the left. leaving a 2in space in the center. Toe a bow with ribbon and ALL DONE.

Floral letters

Okay I found this project on pinterest and found it tone super easy and really amazing! It looks SO pretty, so I had to try and share it. I made one for my own room door and love it! So decided to make a few more for pure fun.

It's basically just a wooden letter with hot glued faux flowers all over it.

Some quick tips:

• I suggest buying extra flower, you never know how much you’re going to use and what will look best. For the flowers, make sure to get little fillers (small flowers) and other shaped fillers. Tiny flowers and dried blossoms in different colors look excellent next to the larger flowers.

• When clipping the flowers from the stems, clip as close to the base of the flower as you can. The flatter the base the better. (you can use wire cutters for this.)

* To make the arrangement look natural and full is to clip off the leaves from the flower stems and hot glue them to the base of the letter, underneath where you are going to put the flower so it looks like it's growing off the letter.

• Apply a good amount of hot glue to the bottom of each flower and press gently

*The spacing is all up to you. You could do them super close together and fill in the gaps with all kinds of stuff, or separate them a bit and use more green in between. Or you could even use beads and pearls.

And thats the end! Super easy and the result is super cute!

Any Runny Noses?

I saw this and was immediately so excited to try it for myself. I knew it would be so adorable and useful. Every year when fall comes the one thing that happens to everyone is a cold. At least once during fall and winter it is bound to happen.

No one likes to be dealing with their nose, especially the little active ones. Although Kleenex has a good variety of boxes that can match any decor, I thought this was a fun idea for the little ones. One they might also pay attention to as well.

Items needed:

• box of Kleenex
• Acrylic craft paint
• 1.5in wooden circles
• hot glue gun
• piece of heavy duty cardboard
• ruler
• marker
• knife

Now the rectangular box that is made from the cardboards can also be bought at any craft store or online. Not difficult to make on your own but a bit time consuming.

-To make the cut out on your own, just take the cardboard and measure out the shapes of each side of the tissue box. The center rectangle will be fitting on top of the tissue box.

-Trim as well as you can with a sharp knife (X-acto works best). Fold the sides up to start forming the cover

* before continuing make sure that when folded up, your tissue box fits well. It should only have the slightest bit of wiggle room.

-Measure out the center of the box and make a rectangle for the Kleenex tissues to pull through. Make sure to trim out carefully

-With the corners brought together, use the hot glue gun to firmly hold them together. Hold until the glue cools and sets.

* The X acto knife can also help trim any glue globs and even out some of the corners so they look alot nicer.

-Paint the first round of glossy paint onto the box. and take the two 1.5in wooden circles and glue them together and paint them as well.

-Place them evenly on either side and hot glue them, after go over them with one last coat of paint.

Almost done… pop you tissue box in there from underneath

And now you have the cutest box of tissues!!!

Cup Sleeve

Fall and Winter… What sounds the best during these months? Nothing, well doing nothing. Lying around watching Tv with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate. There may also be a little urge to pull out some knitting needles. dan ben dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

There are many things someone can knit. From scarves and hats to anything as simple as a cozy cup cover. I personally love my hot drinks in the morning and what other perfect way to cover those boring mugs up! ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben

This is a perfect project to use any inexpensive or vintage jewelry you may have lying around. It gives it such a different look and looks great! dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan da

Supplies

-1 ball of soft wool yarn

-Double pointed knitting needles US size 6

-Scissors

- Embroidery needle

-Ruler

-Jewel of choice

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Place  36 stitches on the 4 double pointed needles so that each needle has an equal amount of stitches.  * Careful not to twist stitches dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan

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2. knit 1 round and 1 purl round.

3. Change the stocking stitch, knitting every round and knit until the sleeve measures 1 ¼ inches from the beginning.

4. Shape sleeve: Knit 1, Make 1 [ Knit 9, Make 1]

5. keep working it even until the sleeve now measure 2 ¼ inches

6. Increase the round:  Knit 1, Make 1 [Knit 10, Make 1]

7. Sleeve should now end up measuring 3 in from the beginning

8. Purl 1 round and bind off all stitches loosely knit wise

9. Cut the end of the yarn and using the embroidery needle weave yarn ends into back of the cup sleeve

Last step: Add your favorite bling!

Probs the most convenient thing ever..!

In Utah we all know there is never an official fall or spring. Its either freakin hot or unbearably cold. Winter is just around the corner and nothing is worse than your kids coming in with wet feet when you have just finished cleaning the house.

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I saw this wonderful boot rack and thought of everyone including myself. Who wouldnt love this! It's a fairly simple and a really useful project. ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben

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Materials needed:

2x4 Lumber (2- 26in long) dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan dan d

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2in dowels (6- 14 in long & 6- 20in long) ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben ben

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Tools: Hand saw, Hand drill, Heavy duty hand drill, 2in hole saw

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Step 1: Make the dowel rails. These dowels are made from the 2x4 cut 26in long. Holes are then drilled into them using 2 ¼” measurement for the placement. To cut into them simply use the saw. These holes are perfectly smooth and round holes.

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Step 2:  Cut and attach the base boards. The baseboards are the 2-1x4 cut 19in long. Attach to the bottom of the dowel rails to create a base for the dowels to sit on.

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Step 3: Cut the dowel. The dowels are used for the boot holders - 6 14in and 6 20in long

* the larger ones are for adult sized and the smaller tend to hold child-size boots

The dowels should fit snug and can be secured with wood glue. (not necessary)

• it is convenient to not secure them for the option to take them out later on when the rack is not in use and store it

Step 4: The rack is nearly completed. Sand and prep for paint or stain

This simple design allows the boots to be suspended while they drain and dry much quicker. Perfect for the snowy season. It also works perfectly year round for  gardening, yard work, trail rides etc.

Just a little information

One hot sunny morning a single mother with two kids has struggled with providing the essentials her children needed for a substantial life. The single mother with a busy schedule has noticed that her budget had to be cut. The single mother with a full time job realized that she would not be able to provide the things that her children desired but she could only provide the things the kids needed. The single mother looked online and has heard about DIY’s and has invested her little time in DIYing. A week later with seeking the techniques of  projects of DIYs she has survived to maintain a good budget, and provide the essential her children wanted and most importantly discovered self-discovery. This is just one family DIY has helped there are a dozens of families and individuals who seeked DIY’s  and have become very successful in their lifestyle.

There's always that slogan “Buy now save later” but let's be real. No way that it is 100% true. More like no where near true. Real interpretation “ buy now and spend.” It has been thought about that no hobby is financially reasonable as such. People who build expensive stuff like plane models don't do it to save money. They do it for the enjoyment and the love of creating something. For many it is thought that by using the DIY way, they will save money. This may be the case sometimes, if so a bonus but saving money shouldn't determine whether you do this hobby or not. After the first few projects you start to realize the benefits such as providing hands on activities that help the development of the brain but also you experience a sense of accomplishment. Having DIY’s save money is just one of the many benefits it provides. I recommend that everyone experience or try DIY’s because it benefits you no matter what and one of the best parts of this project is it saves money.

Making DIY’s is more of a satisfactory feeling towards your own accomplishments over the fact of saving money. THe skills learned will be valuable as you go through life. Every new skill learned prepares the learning process to be “practiced”, also making it easier to learn other new things that may come your way. The skills you learn during the process of building or creating your own project are like working your way through a corn maze trying to figure out if you will ever get out the right way. The greater the understanding, the more you have learned through the process. Making home DIY’s skills the performing basic mental skills, drilling, filing and so on are needed to have the task done and complete. THese skills may also come in handy later on. It may not all be about learning but also doing. Few people can look back at the end of the day and look at what they have built. When you built something, there is always a sense of pride, and achievement. THere is something to show for it, something real, that you have made. Doing it once it becomes important to do it again, to be desiring and push your boundaries. You have created something that has been made from raw materials and now provides pride that no store-bought item ever would have.

Not only is DIY-ing helping gain new skills but it's also helping you uncover your natural talents you never knew you had. Uncovering natural talents is also pointing you towards your values and passions. DIY-ing is a way to find out what most matters to you. Wanting to be your best self? DIY’s can help with that. DIY activities are a perfect way to keep mids open and bodies active. Making the creators both the happiest and healthiest people. Some people may ask why dump so much time into things like these project when you could just go out to the store and buy a similar item. But the truth is they don't know what this kind of stiff can do. Shared interest can bring people together and DIY’s inspire special connections. No matter what kind of project chances are there is a large group of people interested in that as well. People who DIy tend to rely less on product and services of others. Instead they find a sense in freedom through the new skills and confidence they have gained.

In Conclusion, Diy’s has inspired and helped many young people and families with one's lifestyle. DIY’s has helped people from all over the world that helps our society grow and work as one. DIY’s provide the necessities one needs that makes life easier and less chaotic. DIY’s are projects that are do it yourself that saves money, having one self learn and discover new skills, and provides the feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment. I encourage everyone one to look into DIY’s because of the many benefits to it. So have fun and enjoy the projects of DIYing.