Let's do something different today. Something wild. Something wacky. Something that has nothing to do with the fact that I have writer's block. Nope. Nothing at all. Yay! Today is all about comments. It's all about what you need. What's your ish, baby? What do you need help with the most? Is your hair too oily? Is your skin too dry? Do you have alien babies popping out of your stomach? Whatever your problem is, today I'm going to help you solve it. I will tap into my vast supply of ... Continue Reading
Archives for August 2010
Store-Bought Dry Shampoo? No! Crunch On This Instead
Let's get one thing straight, I'm no artist. You will see that below. What I am, though, is wondering what crazy rock I've been living under lately. I had no idea that companies had latched on to the dry shampoo idea, shoved chemicals in it, charged ridiculous amounts of money for it, and patted themselves on the back. Dry shampoo has been around for centuries, and it's quick, easy and dagnabit cheap to make. What do you need to make this hot commodity product in your home? What plethora of ... Continue Reading
Unstink Your Life With No-Brainer, No-Spray DIY Air Fresheners
Let's face it. Things get stinky. My cat. He gets stinky. My kid, stinky. My hamper. Yep. Sometimes it's stinky. Inspired by all this stink, I began thinking seriously about no-spray air fresheners. Serendipitously, my brother-in-law texted me a day later asking if I had any ideas for a car freshener. So we're going to talk about options for the house, and the car! Now your life can be just a little less stinky. Or a little more fresh. I guess it depends on whether or not your litterbox ... Continue Reading
Easiest DIY Facial Recipes From Around the Web
Over the years, before Crunchy Betty was even a twinkle in my eye, I spent hours each week searching for homemade beauty recipes. There are a lot of them online. Maybe millions. Jillions! I've combed through my bookmarks to try to find some of the easiest facial mask and scrub recipes for you here. I tried a couple of new ones last night, even, so I could be confident I'm giving you some fun stuff. There's an ulterior motive here. After giving you these links, you will know - deep in ... Continue Reading
Are You a Crunchy Betty?
After rewriting my About Page, it became blatantly apparent that the time has come. I've been putting it off for a month, knowing it was going to happen. It just didn't feel "right" yet. Now it feels right. We (yes, "we") are going to define what a Crunchy Betty is, anyway. Because of you - every single one of you, whether or not you've ever talked to me or commented on the site - this little concept has gone from being completely self-absorbed to being about community ... trying things ... Continue Reading