Mary Makes Good: Ideas for a Happily Handmade Life

Make Your Own Spearmint Dead Sea Mud Masque

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Westlabs USA as part of their brand ambassador program

A simle facial masque for deep cleansing - made with Dead Sea Mud and spearmint essential oil.

Crunchy Compromises: Eight Times Disposable Diapers Make Sense

This post has been sponsored by Pampers at Sam's Club. All opinions are my own.

We try to keep things natural around here, but the truth is that we didn't ALWAYS use cloth diapers with CC. Here's why.

Make Your Own Wet Bags for Swimsuits and Aquatic Adventuring

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlueLizardSummer #CollectiveBias

A quick and easy sewing tutorial for making water-resistant bags to hold your soggy swimsuits! #sponsored by Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen

A Day in the Life - Lifestyle Photo Shoot with Kimberly Davis

A look into my daily routine with photographer, Kimberly Davis.

Puff Quilted Pillow Cover (A Beautiful Mess)

Learn to make your own adorable geometric quilted pillow cover using this tutorial I made for A Beautiful Mess!

Pinners Conference: Texas, Arizona, Utah

Have you ever wished that you could learn how to recreate your favorite Pinterest projects with help from the actual blogger who created them? Pinner's is your big chance to so just that. This massive DIY conference brings together the best pinners on the web for two days of classes, lectures, and hands-on workshops for crafters, home cooks, photographers, quilters, and more. And this year, in Dallas and Phoenix, I'll be teaching classes! (Use promo code MARYHELEN to receive 10% off!)

Marigold Facial Toner

An all-natural toner made with marigold tea, honey, and apple cider vinegar.

Instagram Votive Candle Holders (A Beautiful Mess)

Looking for a fun way to display your favorite Instagram shots? Visit A Beautiful Mess for my step-by-step tutorial on making Instagram Votive Candles with DIY photo transfer! 

Spring Portraits with Amy Russell of Pinwheel Portrait

Apple Peach Upside Down Cake

Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Santa Cruz Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

 
Apple Peach Upside Down Cake - a simple cake recipe made with applesauce, diced peaches, and cherries.