DIY Mango Pops

Hello! Today we're making DIY mango juice popsicles! You will need:

• mango juice 
• popsicle molds

First, fill the molds with mango juice. 

Put them in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

And you're done! These are how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make, and the popsicles are so good! I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Mosquito Repellent

Hello! Today we're making DIY mosquito repellent with only 2 ingredients! You will need:

• 3 ounces of filtered water
• 30 drops of lavender essential oil
• small jar or spray bottle
• optional: funnel

First, fill your container with the water. If the top is small, use a funnel.

Then, add in the drops of the essential oil.

Mix well, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make. It takes less than 5 minutes, and it actually works! You can put it on your skin to prevent mosquito bites, or anywhere you don't want insects to be. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Cocoa Cinnamon Ice Cream

Hello! Today we're making cocoa cinnamon ice cream without an ice cream machine. You will need:

• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Pour the heavy whipping cream into a large bowl and mix until stiff peaks form.

Then, sift in the cinnamon, cocoa powder, and vanilla. 

After that, pour in the sweetened condensed milk.

Mix well.

Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.

Freeze overnight, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make. It tastes amazing, and I love how you can make it without an ice cream machine. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Bottle Slime

Hello! Today we're making a no-mess slime– in a bottle! You will need:

• clear or white glue
• contact lens solution
• baking soda
• plastic bottle
• sharpie
• optional: food coloring
• optional: glitter

First, place your index and middle fingers at the bottom of the bottle. Mark with the sharpie. 

Then, place your pinky finger at the line you just made, and mark with the sharpie. 

Next, fill the bottle to the bottom line with glue.

Then, fill to the second line with contact lens solution.

Add in the baking soda. Now would be the time to add in food coloring or glitter.

Shake the bottle until the slime no longer sticks to the bottle. After that, you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so fun and easy to make. I love how there is no cleanup after this slime. It's very stretchy and fluffy. I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

Hello! Today we're making a DIY lava cake in the microwave! You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of almond flour
• 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 tablespoon of butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten

First, mix all of the dry ingredients together.

Then, transfer the dry mix into a mug, and add in the wet ingredients. Mix well.

Microwave for 2 minutes and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY turned out really good! It was so easy to make, and it's low carb as well. I hope you try this out!

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Changeable Phone Cases

Hello! Today we're making DIY phone cases that you can swap out anytime! You will need:

• your choice of decorative paper
• pencil
• clear phone case

First, with your phone case, trace around the case with a pencil.

Cut it out and place the paper in. You can also make several of these and change them out whenever you please. This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make. I like how you can use anything under the clear phone case, from paper to fabric! I hope you try this out sometime.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Shower Tablets

Hello! Today we're making DIY tablets you can put in your shower! You will need:

• 1 cup of baking soda
• 1/4 cup of water
• essential oils- I chose peppermint
• silicone molds

First, put the baking soda in a bowl.

Then, add the water.

Add in 5-6 drops of essential oil. Mix well until the consistency is like wet sand.

Then, press the mixture down into the silicone molds.

Let dry overnight, and you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY was so easy to make, and I love how useful these shower tablets are! All you have to do is drop one of these into the shower, and you'll have a relaxing scent. I hope you try this out! 

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

Hello! Today we're making an easy, DIY gluten-free version of a cinnamon roll mug cake. You will need:

• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla 

First, combine all of the dry ingredients.

Then, add in the egg and almond milk.

Mix well.

Put in the microwave for 1 minute, and you're done! This is how my mug cake turned out:

This DIY recipe was so easy to make, and only took about 5 minutes! I hope you try this one out sometime.

Until next week,

-Vasti

DIY Almond Milk

Hello! Today we're making DIY almond milk. You will need:

• 1 cup of raw almonds
• 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• sweetener of your choice (I used maple syrup)

First, put your almonds in a medium-sized bowl or pot.

Then pour water over the almonds, making sure they are totally submerged.

Cover with a towel and leave on the counter or refrigerator overnight.

Once they are done soaking, strain the almonds and rinse with cold water. 

Then, put your almonds in a blender or food processor with the two cups of water.

Blend well.

Now, take the liquid and pour it into a large pot through a kitchen towel or cheesecloth-lined strainer. You can also use a spoon to help push the almond milk through the strainer.

Your almond mixture should look like this when everything is strained: 

The residue that stayed on the top of the strainer is almond flour, which can be used for other recipes, such as my DIY French Macarons recipe: http://vastisdiyblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/diy-french-macarons.html. When you remove the strainer, your almond milk is at the bottom:

 At this point, add the vanilla, and you can sweeten the almond milk with whatever you want. I went for maple syrup. After that, you're done! This is how mine turned out:

This DIY recipe was so easy to do. It's pretty time consuming as it's a 2-day project, but it is so worth it. It is a great alternative to store-bought almond milk, and it's much healthier! I hope you try this one out!

Until next week,

-Vasti