DIY Linky!

I love DIY. Being on the rather frugal side of life, (that's what happens on one income. You learn how to squeeze every nickel and dime until they scream. Don't worry. They like it.) ;) I've learned the value of doing it myself. Some people like puzzles. Some people like forensic science (weird, I know ~ jk!) and some people like to figure out how to do things.



I'm the latter.



If there's a way I can save my sweet spouse some money so he can take us to the movies (hint...hint. Hotel Transylvania opens tomorrow, dear) then I'm all for it!



And then I said to myself,

"Self? I bet there's other stay at home wives and mothers that might like something of this sort. Why not start a linky so we can group together and someday Rule. The. World! but. Don't y'all get too excited. I'm queen. Because it was my idea. You will be my minions...



again. I'm kidding. Because that's what I like to do.

SO!

For all you DIY'ers this one's for You. And. Please be gentle. This is my first linky party, so if you find something that could make this better, by all means, tell me please! Just be nice. Because one day I'm going to be Queen.



Sign up using the linky form below and let's get this party started right now!



Amanda's Upcycled Lip Balm 

2 oz beeswax

2 oz coconut oil

1 Tbsp Olive oil

Essential oil of your choice ~ Eucalyptus, peppermint, vanilla, lemon

Recycled lip balm tubes ~ cleaned and dried

1 turkey/chicken marinade injector ~ cleaned or unused



Combine the beeswax and coconut oil in a microwave safe container.  
Microwave on high, stirring at 45 second intervals. 
While waiting for the mixture to completely melt, combine olive oil and several drops of essential oil. Cinnamon leaf or Vanilla are great ones to try. WAIT! We could try them together...ARGH! I have no beeswax left! If you try this, let me know how it turns out, please?
Stir until blended together. 
Once beeswax and coconut oil are completely melted, stir in olive oil mixture until well mixed. 
Using the new, unused Turkey marinade injector (the funny part? Hubby doesn't have a clue where all  his injectors go) suck up some warm liquid. Make sure it's quite warm, or it'll be difficult to suction up.








Insert injector into cleaned and supported lip balm tubes. Inject liquid until it reaches the very top.








 Set on countertop until completely cooled.
Once completely cooled and firm, twist bottom up until lip balm is slightly above the rim of the tube. Trim off uneven top and save the cut off part for another use! 
Hide several in secret places from your husband and children or you won't have any... ;)






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