DIY Nail Trim Headboard for just $65.56!

June 8, 2015

A few weeks ago, I realized that not only did I not have a bed, but I didn't have a headboard either. Now, I know a headboard isn't, you know, a necessity, but it definitely makes a bedroom feel a little more put together. I knew that Lauren, YBC's Marketing and Events Director and resident craft queen was genius with DIY projects so I thought I'd ask if she'd be willing to make a headboard for me. The last time she shared a DIY project on the blog (upcycling projects for Earth day), we had an overwhelmingly positive response so we thought we'd start featuring her DIY projects more regularly and start with the headboard. Lauren's crazy good at this stuff (um, and she's comfortable using power tools, what?!) so be sure to tell us if you have any specific projects you'd like to see covered here on YBC down in the comments below! xo Candace

Pin now, make later! Wearing: mukluks, Pull & Bear jeans (similar), tank, Pull & Bear sweater (similar) — Pin now, make later!
Wearing: mukluks, Pull & Bear jeans (similar), tank, Pull & Bear sweater (similar)

Earth Day: Spring Upcycling Projects

April 22, 2015

Hi, everyone! I just got back from Costa Rica and am quickly repacking so I can head into New York for the Yoga Journal Conference. If you're attending, be sure to look for YBC in the program and say hello if you see me! Also, we have some spots left at our upcoming Greece and Morocco retreats! If you're looking for a last minute deal, let us know! Also! We have some exciting news about the Subscription Boxes coming tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Today's post is a guest post from Lauren Wotherspoon, YBC's Marketing and Events Director, who also happens to be a craft genius and brilliant packer. In recognition of Earth Day, she is sharing her ideas for upcycling and repurposing items we have around the house.

DIY Hard Surface Yoga Space for Carpeted Rooms

December 23, 2014

Today's guest post is from Jake, a 27 year old YBC reader from Salt Lake City, Utah. A few weeks ago, Jake had posted on the YBC Yoga Forum that he had found a solution to doing yoga on carpeted floors. His hard surface yoga platform has served him so well and was generating quite a little buzz on the forum that I thought I should ask if he'd be willing to share his step by step process with everyone on the blog. I'm so glad he said yes! I really think this will help so many people! Hope you all enjoy! And now, turning it over to Jake.

I started practicing yoga about three years ago, but only about a year ago is when I began taking it seriously. I went to a few local classes here and there to get a feel for then, and it wasn't until I started going to classes at Core Power that I really noticed my potential. Hot yoga will change your life, for sure!

3 Ideas for Homemade Gifts for the Yoga People in Your Life

December 11, 2014

The holidays are fast approaching so I thought I'd put together a few ideas for homemade gifts for the yoga people in your life. These are all things I find easy and relatively inexpensive to make which certainly makes things easier around the holidays, right?

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Using: deodorant container, coconut oil, baking soda, arrowroot powder, essential oil

DIY Deodorant and Giveaway

June 30, 2014

For the longest time I've been wanting to try my hand at making my own deodorant, and when I finally reached the last bit of my store-bought kind, I decided I would bite the bullet and make my own.

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Are Expensive Blenders Worth It? (DIY Laundry Detergent)

May 22, 2014

DIY laundry detergent has intrigued me for ages because while I admit that I love the smell of Tide, it a) is expensive and b) contains carcinogens. Sure, the company says it's not a large enough amount to be harmful, but if there's a more natural alternative that does the same job, then I'm game to try it. Especially if it's cheaper. So I made my own using a Blendtec blender, and the end result was not only cheaper, but dare I say better smelling? I might never go back.