Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d share this simple DIY for some adorable V-Day inspired decor.

All you need is:

• 2-3 different shades of pink string
• wood or cardboard letters (I cut mine out but you can also buy them at any craft store)
• scissors
• hot glue gun

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Does anyone else get the winter blues? I get them, bad, and I’m betting I’m not alone. If you’re like me, then you MUST make this pineapple sugar scrub—it’s so incredibly easy, smells AMAZING, and it’s like this bright dose of summer sunshine every time you use it! I’ve been using this scrub all over my body before I shower or take a bath, and I seriously don’t know how I’ve been living without it up until now.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup White Sugar
• 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Oil
• Pineapple Fragrance Oil
• Yellow Food Coloring (optional)
• container for your finished scrub

Yes, that’s really it! Sugar is an fantastic natural exfoliant, and coconut oil is…well we all know how amazing coconut oil is for your hair/body/face etc.

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There is almost nothing I love more than having flowers in my house. Over the years I’ve bought and/or made countless vases and flower pots, but somehow I’m always finding new ideas I want to test out.

Over the holidays I decided I needed some more Christmas-y flower pot decor, so I threw this DIY together. I wanted something cute, but not too time consuming or extravagant to where I would regret only being able to use them a couple months out of the year. Of course you can do this with any color fabric and use them year-round, so it’s a great one to have in your DIY arsenal.

What you’ll need:

• Basic flower pot
• Fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Glue gun

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Every year I like to get a little creative with my gift wrapping and gift tags. This year, I decided to spice things up and try a wood gift tag DIY. It’s so simple and cute, anyone can do it!

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I’ve gotten into redecorating lately, and my most recent project is my bathroom. Before it was pretty plain and I didn’t really have any decor, so I decided I wanted to spice it up a little. Maybe it’s overdone but I love a good beach-themed room, and I do live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, so it sort of makes sense.

I was searching Pinterest for some cute DIY ideas and came across seashell candles, which I thought would be the perfect accent piece for the bathroom! It was surprisingly easy actually, and turned out really cute, so I thought I’d share it with you!

All you need to make the candles themselves are some shells and tea lights, both of which you can easily find at your local craft store.

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Organic DIY household cleaners to make at home.

Looking to save some money and ditch the chemicals in your home? Making your own household cleaners is easier than you think! Here are four recipes for simple, effective, and all-natural cleaning products.

All-purpose cleaner – mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water in a spray bottle

Forget about buying all those expensive chemical-laden all-purpose cleaners – why pay for something that can be easily mixed up at home for a fraction of the cost! All you need is one part white vinegar and two parts water in a spray bottle. This homemade concoction has the same cleaning power of name brand all-purpose cleaners, and it’s more friendly to the environment too. Plus, with a few drops of essential oil you can make it smell absolutely delightful, so that spring cleaning is sure to put you in a good mood!

Glass cleaner – mix 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, and 1 cup water in a spray bottle

If you’re looking for a simple but effective window cleaning solution, consider this home-made glass cleaner! All you need is some vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and water. Simply mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle and give it a shake – you’ll have streak-free surfaces in no time! Highly economical and easy to make, this glass cleaner will ensure your windows sparkle and shine like never before!

Furniture polish – mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/4 cup lemon juice

Spruce up your furniture without breaking the bank! All you need is a simple combination of olive oil and lemon juice to make an incredibly effective polish. Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/4 cup lemon juice and you’ll be good to go. Not only will your furniture shine in no time, it will also have a rejuvenated feel. Plus, this solution won’t have any nasty chemicals that store-bought polish may contain! So impress your friends with gleaming pieces of furniture and let them in on your little secret.

Carpet freshener – sprinkle baking soda on carpets and vacuum it up after 30 minutes

Sprucing up your carpets doesn’t have to be a chore – in fact, it can be surprisingly easy! A simple sprinkle of baking soda on your carpets is all you need for fresher, cleaner-smelling air. The baking soda absorbs odors and spills so you don’t have to scrub them away. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then quickly vacuum it up for an instant smell boost. You might find yourself wishing someone would come in and do this freshening every day; why not make it part of your weekly cleaning habit? After all if you do this regularly, there won’t be any grossness that builds up!

Window cleaner – mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 1/2 gallon of water in a bucket

Keeping windows clean is a tedious task, but it doesn’t have to be expensive! With vinegar and water, you can easily make your own window cleaner at home. Simply mix 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1/2 gallon of water in a bucket and you’re off! Just be sure to use a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge to avoid scratching your windows. And don’t forget, always dry the surfaces thoroughly as it helps reduce streaks and cloudy spots! You’ll be so happy with your streak-free results, you’ll wonder why you ever spent money on store-bought window cleaner.

Keep your home clean and fresh with these simple tips using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, furniture polish, carpet freshener, and window cleaner can all be made quickly and easily with common household items. What are some of your favorite cleaning hacks? Let us know in the comments below!