Do you remember years ago when you had a cold and your mum would put Vick’s
in a bowl with boiling water and you would put your head over the bowl with a towel thrown over the top to keep the steam and heat locked in while you took deep breaths to help clear all … Read More ...
DIY Orange And White Rose Potpourri
Putting out a bowl of potpourri is an instant pick-me-up. It’s pretty and it’s a natural air freshener. I recently had a recipe/tutorial shared with me via Carolyn Garris of Carolyns Homework . Not only is the tutorial easy to follow but once you are done with your potpourri you can “GO GREEN” and compost … Read More ...
False Eyelashes- Easy To Put On And It Makes Such A Difference.
So you’ve opened your fave mag and there is Kim Kardashian ( so over her personally ) and her amazing eye make-up. The pictures in todays magazines promise you the consumer longer lashes, which you believe because …….. well……look at that gorgeous model on the page sporting ridiculously thick and amazing lashes, it must be … Read More ...
Arbonne Trend Update – Plum Is The Word – “Jam” Lipstick Review
There is no doubt that the must-have look of the season in both cosmetics and fashion subsume those velvety, varying colours somewhere between purple and red. Whether it be deep plums, rich cabernets or spicy raisins. Now is the time to throw away your self tanner and embrace the changing seasons with 5 new products … Read More ...
DIY Homemade Baby Powder Recipe Talc Free
Homemade Baby Powder (Talc-free)
½ cup corn starch
½ cup Arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon dried ground chamomile
1 tablespoon dried ground lavender
¼ cup finely ground oats
Blend well and put in a shaker style bottle. Now you can powder your baby’s little bottom safely.… Read More ...
Weleda Salt Toothpaste Review
Celebrating 90 years since Weleda
‘s founding in 1921 by renowned Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and Dutch medical doctor Dr Ita Wegman who together developed anthroposophic medicine (the simple yet powerful way to utilise nature’s medicines to stimulate the body to ‘heal itself’. )
Weleda has maintained this past wisdom and endeavours to source the … Read More ...
And The Winner Is……………..
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Chrissy you are the lucky winner of the Motives® Rich Formula Lipstick Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂
And The Winner Is……………..
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Angela you are the lucky winner of the Miessence Organics Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂… Read More ...
DIY Natural “Green” Mouthwash Recipes
Mouthwash is a neat little invention. It’s an easy way to feel like your mouth is totally clean and fresh smelling in a matter of seconds…all easily achieved without your toothbrush. So it’s no wonder that mouthwash is so popular. But really ask yourself why would you pour chemicals into your mouth, supporting the production … Read More ...
How to remove vomit from your carpet? A chemical free carpet fresh recipe
With the colder weather hitting Australia and the house being closed up with the heater cranked I noticed last night a bit of a smell about the place.
I know what the smell is as son number 2 (bless him) vomited all over my carpet earlier this week.
First steps
Having never had to deal … Read More ...
Beyond Coconut Water Review
The Coconut Water revelation has been a phenomenon internationally. Coconut water – the clear liquid inside a young coconut – is a nutritional goldmine. The ultimate form of hydration, it is a natural isotonic that is high in potassium (more than bananas) and natural minerals. One cup of coconut water contains more electrolytes (free ions … Read More ...
60 Other Uses For Baking Soda
Bicarbonate of soda 
or baking soda
has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better. Use it in the following ways:
1. To make your own baking powder, stir … Read More ...
DIY All Natural Nappy Spray For Babies & Toddlers
I find that the more kids you have the less diligent you are with certain things. With my first I changed nappies religiously so Baby H was dry and comfortable. Not so with my second Baby L, sometimes it is so hectic in the morning ( and he is happy enough ) that I don’t … Read More ...
DIY Chemical Free Fabric Softener Recipe
Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and respiratory edema. Many of them have EPA warnings to wash hands after handling and some … Read More ...
Nettle Beer DIY Joint Pain Relief Recipe
Nettle Beer
One of the most delightful medicines for joint pain
1 pound/500g raw sugar
2 lemons
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1 ounce/30g cream of tartar
5 quarts/5 liters water
2 pounds/1 kilo nettle tops
1 ounce/30g live yeast
Place sugar, lemon peel (no white), lemon juice, and cream of tartar in a large crock.
In a separate … Read More ...