I love all the goings on over at Bloom Bake Create. Master gardner, occasional baker ( hubby is head chef in her house) creator and newspaper columnist of “Telling Your Story” Lynda is so clever. If we all took a page out of her book the world would be a better place. Lynda has … Read More ...
DIY Paw Paw amp; Clay & Honey Body Mask
I often refer to paw paw as Mother Natures Treasure Chest. The enzymes found in papayas are known to help the healing process with skin disorders such as acne. In addition, the fruit enzymes gently exfoliate the skin, add some clay and some honey and you have what is commonly referred to as the trifecta… Read More ...
DIY Beach Inspired Bath Fizzies – great school holiday project
I don’t know about you but now that the school holidays are here I am trying to find activities to do that easily engage my 2 young fellas and does not cost the earth. Thanks to Desiree from Beyond A Garden for sharing these sea shell bath fizzies.
To make the bath fizzes use
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Not only do these mummies fit perfectly into little hands but with halloween just around the corner you know what that means……..that’s right sticky, sugar coated fingers! Never fear the kids will want to wash up often with these super cute “Marching Mummies”
Thanks to Christine @ How Do I Make Soap for sharing her … Read More ...
DIY Patchouli Hand Oil – Dry Midwinter Hands Will Love You For Using It
Dry midwinter hands will revel in this heavenly scented oil. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Patchouli. Smother your hands in it, leave on for 15 minutes then pat off the excess. Alternatively you could slip your oily hands into some cotton gloves overnight. Use this oil after a softening clay & honey hand mask and your … Read More ...
How To Make Your Own Detangling Spray
Pop on over to Crafty Couple and check out one of their latest posts on making your own hair detangling spray using 2 ingredients you all have in the house. If you are after something chemical free try this lil ripper of a detangler.
You Will Need
10 drops rosemary essential oil
10 drops citrus … Read More ...
A Handmade Aromatherapy Pillow
This is a handmade aromatherapy pillow made by fellow blogger @MommyLabs Rashmie Jaaju’s 5 year old daughter as gift for this Father’s day. She made this using scraps of cotton fabric, stitching it into a pillow and filling it with rice mixed with essential oils, attar and herbal powders. It’s the most invigorating and sweetest … 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 ...
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 ...
DIY Lavender Dryer Sachets
1 small muslin drawstring bag (you can usually get these at craft stores)
dried lavender flowers
2-3 drops lavender essential oil
Fill the muslin bag with the dried lavender and add the essential oil. Close the bag tightly and throw in the dryer. Your clothes and towels will come out soft and … Read More ...
DIY Tiger Balm Recipe
1 oz cayenne
3 oz arnica infused oil
3/4 oz beeswax
20 drops white camphor essential oil
20 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
20 drops rosemary essential oil
30 drops clary sage
essential oil
10 drops sweet birch
essential oil
Melt beeswax, add infused oils and stir well. Let cool a bit before … Read More ...
Pine Meadows Wholesale Supplier
Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
Natural Blackhead Removal/Remedies
Blackheads are so annoying, we all want to get rid of them from time to time. Blackhead strips can be expensive and some extraction methods can come with adverse side effects if not done correctly. I am sharing a natural method that if used on a regular basis can keep this problem in check. I … Read More ...