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Ancient Minerals Review – Ultra Pure Topical Magnesium

August 3, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 10 Comments

I was talking to my hippy  friend Paul at my pilates class a few months back about some of the health issues that were bothering me  of late. A big believer in all things natural my ears perked up when Paul informed me that ” it all came down to magnesium”  upon further discussion I … Read More ...

Crafty Gemini – Updates – You Tube Video

August 2, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann Leave a Comment

Soap!!!! I have not really posted about soap of late, so today I am sharing with you a link to Crafty Gemini’s YOUTUBE video tutorial on how to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. This video is perfect for beginners. Click here to see it for yourself. Upon closer inspection of Crafty … Read More ...

Just A Few Natural Jewellery Cleaner Recipes

July 3, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 13 Comments

THE BOTTOM LINE IS

Whichever type of jewellery you own, gentle cleaning and maintenance is necessary to keep its shine. Air and water oxidize metals and can make them dull. Keep them looking new with periodic cleaning and you will keep your jewellry looking good longer. Save money and the environment by making your own … Read More ...

Make A DIY Steamer With Eucalyptus Gum Leaves ! (A great decongestant)

June 26, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 3 Comments

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 ...

How to remove vomit from your carpet? A chemical free carpet fresh recipe

June 15, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 27 Comments

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 ...

60 Other Uses For Baking Soda

June 8, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 11 Comments

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 Night Time Cold Remedy Recipe ( Reminiscent of Nyquil )

May 29, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 2 Comments

This remedy lets you sleep very sound all night. Not to be taken by children ( for obvious reasons )

1-lemon
1/4-cup maple syrup
1/4-cup hot water
2-tablespoons brandy

Squeeze all the juice out of the lemon.
Mix lemon juice with the 1/4 cup maple syrup. Then add 1/4th-cup hot water, and 2 tablespoons of … Read More ...

Updated: Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe

May 21, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 4 Comments

homemade hand sanitizer

Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂

YOU WILL NEED

1 cup Aloe Vera Gel (or you can make your own)
3/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
8-10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil … Read More ...

Rethink Your Tampon

April 24, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 23 Comments

Hate throwing away money on disposable items.  Ladies how much do you spend a month on tampons and pads?  I started my periods at 12, so for the last 19 years, I have spent a staggering $4,560 Aussie dollars on flushing things down the toilet.

What a waste of money and resources!

Never one to … Read More ...

Vapour Organic Beauty – Review

April 8, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 4 Comments

WHO ARE VAPOUR ORGANIC BEAUTY?

Vapour is a new prestige beauty company set to revolutionize the luxury beauty market with its innovative delivery system, unparalleled skin affinity and sophisticated color artistry. In a market filled with thousands of similar products distinguished only by packaging and branding, Vapour shines as the first truly 21st century … Read More ...

Mothers Milk Breast Milk Soap – Recipe

March 15, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 3 Comments

Always a fan of all things “Natural”  We all know breastmilk is best  but  have any of you considered the effect breastmilk could quite possibly have on the skin and by skin I mean the WHOLE body !!!

We use Goats Milk in soap to alleviate  all types of skin problems. Imagine the possibilities if … Read More ...

40 Handy Lemon Tips No One Told You About

March 9, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 1 Comment

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Here are some great tips on how you can use lemons in everyday use. These tips have come via Foe.co.uk.

1. Hair – For extra shine, dilute 1 tsp lemon juice in a cup of water, and use to rinse your hair after shampooing.

2. Hands – Remove smells and stains with a rub of … Read More ...

Soap Frosting 3 More Ways

August 27, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty Leave a Comment

Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote a guest post for Soap Queen showing several ways to use a simple soap frosting recipe. She details how to create Soap Meringues (pictured), Soap Marshmallows, and Fluffy Fillings.… Read More ...

50 Simple Health Tips

November 21, 2009 by Jessica Dougherty 1 Comment

Senior Editor Terri Trespicio shared a variety of Health Tips from the current issue of Body+Soul on The Martha Stewart Show. The tips include drinking strong black tea for diarrhea, eating broccoli for healthy gums, and the neti pot for cold/flu and allergy sufferers. See the video here.… Read More ...

Hand Sanitizer Recipes

November 15, 2009 by Jessica Dougherty 2 Comments

Soap Queen posted several recipes for homemade hand sanitizer as shared on the Martha Stewart Sirius Radio Show. These recipes allow you to make sanitizer in your own home without most of the chemicals that are found in most store-bough sanitizers.

Updated to add: With the impending shortage of Hand Sanitizers, disinfectant cleaners, … Read More ...

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